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Craig Munro

Calgary

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong focus on leadership and a proven track record of achieving organizational goals. Recognized for enhancing team collaboration and consistently delivering high-quality outcomes. Adaptable to evolving demands, skilled in strategic decision-making, and adept at conflict management.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Strike Force Leader during the AHS EMS Ebola response

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2014
  • Lead a team of 3 IRPs to Edmonton, liaised with the local management team to implement a response plan and train Edmonton staff in safe workplace practice

Safety Officer in the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for the publication and of updated and accurate ICS 208 forms for each operational period
  • Ensuring all staff working in the affected areas were provided with appropriate PPE and other required safety equipment

IRP onsite lead

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for construction of the Field Hospital and procurement of equipment and supplies in a disaster area
  • Liaison with CANTF2 and MD of Wood Buffalos Incident Command
  • As Assistant Planning officer for EMS, I assisted in building the medical reintegration plan for repopulation of the city
  • Worked in tandem with the Chief Medical officer for Fort McMurray to ensure adequate medical clinics were available for the returning populace

Emergency Resident Training Day Coordinator

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2015 - 01.2024
  • Developed scenarios and safety measures for participants
  • Working with Learning and Development and external agencies to provide insight into EMS for new Emergency Department Physicians
  • Show casing the specialty teams within the Calgary Zone

Emergency Management Team Member

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2013 - 01.2024
  • Working as part of the Emergency management team within the ICS structure as the representative for Alberta Health Services
  • Collaborating with Calgary Emergency Management Agency to assist in evacuation of high needs residents

Operations Supervisor Calgary Zone

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2003 - 01.2024
  • Supervisor for 32 staff mixed between Metro and Suburban Rural areas
  • Managing staff and resources within the zone to provide high quality patient care in keeping with Alberta Health values
  • Providing a safe and secure place for staff to work in an inclusive and progressive environment

SSOCC

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2003 - 01.2024
  • Working in the Calgary Zone Real Time Operations Center
  • Communicating with internal and external stakeholders to provide maximized efficiency within the Calgary Zone and across all functional specialties
  • Working with internal and external stakeholders to provide expedited and efficient patient care as well as fleet management

Incident Response Paramedic Team Lead

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2003 - 01.2024
  • During my 5-year tenure as the IRP Team Lead, I was responsible for the protocol development and training needs of a 20-member specialty team
  • Considering budgeting challenges as well as funding streams, I ensured the continued relevance of the IRP team within an evolving AHS
  • Working toward the efficient and practical delivery of specialized patient care, the IRP team developed and implemented the use of equipment chosen to improve efficacy
  • With specialties in CBRNe and Command and Control

Sub Vice- Chair, Operations and Safety Sub committee

Calgary Stampede Parade
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for coordination of various groups and external stakeholders to provide a safe large scale public event
  • Bringing together all other aspects of the Calgary Stampede Parade committee to ensure clear and concise information and provision of an Operational Safety Plan for the overall event
  • Liaising with law enforcement, fire departments and emergency medical services as well as City of Calgary business units
  • Ensuring all permits and special requirements are in place on time

EMS Planning Officer for the 2018 to 2022 Calgary Stampede Parades

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for the deployment of all AHS resources and assets for parade day
  • Creation of, and fulfilling the Operations Response plan
  • Developing new strategies for cost savings and external partnerships
  • Encouraged the utilization of the formal ICS format that has now become common place within the zone and was used to great effect during the recent COVID 19 outbreak

Disaster Medical Specialist

Canada Task Force 2
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Trained to work in austere environments and to manage the health and well-being of responders and public during large-scale incidents

Education

Bachelor of Management -

Augustana University
11.2024

Disaster Medical Specialist - Planning for and dealing with medical emergencies in austere environments

TEEKS
01.2017

ICS 300, Intermediate -

Incident Command System
01.2016

Advanced medical care - in austere environments

Disaster Medical Specialist
01.2016

Instructor & Practitioner -

Advance Hazmat Life Support
01.2015

CNRNe Advanced - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear & Explosives Advanced Operator

Canadian College of Emergency Management
01.2008

EMT-P -

Professional Medical Associates
01.2003

State Registered Ambulance Technician Program -

Scottish Ambulance Service
Peebles, UK
01.1992

Skills

  • Incidents management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Processes and procedures
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management abilities
  • Crisis Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Risk Management
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Volunteer Experience

  • Sub Vice- Chair, Operations and Safety Sub committee, Calgary Stampede Parade, 01/01/18, 01/01/23, Responsible for coordination of various groups and external stakeholders to provide a safe large scale public event., Bringing together all other aspects of the Calgary Stampede Parade committee to ensure clear and concise information and provision of an Operational Safety Plan for the overall event.
  • Disaster Medical Specialist, Canada Task Force 2, 01/01/15, 01/01/20, Trained to work in austere environments and to manage the health and well-being of responders and public during large-scale incidents.

References

Available upon request.

Personal Information

License: RO501498

Timeline

Sub Vice- Chair, Operations and Safety Sub committee

Calgary Stampede Parade
01.2018 - 01.2023

EMS Planning Officer for the 2018 to 2022 Calgary Stampede Parades

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2018 - 01.2022

Safety Officer in the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2016 - 01.2024

IRP onsite lead

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2016 - 01.2024

Emergency Resident Training Day Coordinator

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2015 - 01.2024

Disaster Medical Specialist

Canada Task Force 2
01.2015 - 01.2020

Strike Force Leader during the AHS EMS Ebola response

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2014

Emergency Management Team Member

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2013 - 01.2024

Operations Supervisor Calgary Zone

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2003 - 01.2024

SSOCC

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2003 - 01.2024

Incident Response Paramedic Team Lead

Alberta Health Services EMS
01.2003 - 01.2024

Disaster Medical Specialist - Planning for and dealing with medical emergencies in austere environments

TEEKS

ICS 300, Intermediate -

Incident Command System

Advanced medical care - in austere environments

Disaster Medical Specialist

Instructor & Practitioner -

Advance Hazmat Life Support

CNRNe Advanced - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear & Explosives Advanced Operator

Canadian College of Emergency Management

EMT-P -

Professional Medical Associates

State Registered Ambulance Technician Program -

Scottish Ambulance Service

Bachelor of Management -

Augustana University
Craig Munro