I am Andrew Ward, a Winnipeg-based Emergency Social Services Officer and Paramedic with a passion for mental health, crisis intervention, and youth support. I have spent over a decade coordinating emergency social services, delivering crisis outreach, and building partnerships between health services, community organizations, and education partners to support students and at-risk individuals. I thrive in dynamic environments and am committed to empowering others through training, coaching, and compassionate care.

Andrew Ward

I am Andrew Ward, a Winnipeg-based Emergency Social Services Officer and Paramedic with a passion for mental health, crisis intervention, and youth support. I have spent over a decade coordinating emergency social services, delivering crisis outreach, and building partnerships between health services, community organizations, and education partners to support students and at-risk individuals. I thrive in dynamic environments and am committed to empowering others through training, coaching, and compassionate care.

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I am Andrew Ward, a Winnipeg-based Emergency Social Services Officer and Paramedic with a passion for mental health, crisis intervention, and youth support. I have spent over a decade coordinating emergency social services, delivering crisis outreach, and building partnerships between health services, community organizations, and education partners to support students and at-risk individuals. I thrive in dynamic environments and am committed to empowering others through training, coaching, and compassionate care.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Paramedic at Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
January 1, 2016 - Present
Paramedic; Emergency Social Services Officer with crisis and outreach responsibilities.
General Manager at Riverview Community Centre
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
General Manager overseeing operations and programming.
Operations Manager at Riverview Community Centre
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Operations management and program delivery.
Communications Operator at Resource Assistance for Youth
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Communications support for youth services.
Clinician; Crisis and Outreach Worker at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority / Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Crisis and outreach services; CSU/Mobile Crisis Service/Street Connections.

Education

Bachelor of Arts; Theatre and Psychology at University of Winnipeg
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Primary Care Paramedic Diploma at CritiCare
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Applied Counselling at Red River College
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Grade 12 Diploma at Collège Béliveau
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Bachelor of Arts; Theatre and Psychology at University of Winnipeg
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Primary Care Paramedic Diploma at CritiCare
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Applied Counselling at Red River College
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

Qualifications

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (Trainer)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Mental Health First Aid
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Psychological First Aid
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Post-Trauma Stress Management
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
School & Community Based Traumatic Incident Intervention
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Critical Incident Group Debriefing
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Community Legal Intermediary, Community Legal Education Association
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
College of Paramedics of Manitoba - Current Registration #11103
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Firefighter I & II (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Incident Command System 100/200/300 (MESC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
National Academy of Emergency Fire Dispatch Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Basics of Emergency Management Certificate (EMO)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Emergency Social Services 100 Certificate (EMO)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Driver/Pump Operator (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Driver’s License Class 4 w/ airbrakes
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Emergency Social Services 100 Certificate (EMO)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
National Academy of Emergency Fire Dispatch Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Basics of Emergency Management Certificate (EMO)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Driver/Pump Operator (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Firefighter I & II (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Incident Command System 100/200/300 (MESC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Grade 12 Diploma (Collège Béliveau)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
Driver’s License Class 4 w/ airbrakes
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Grant/Registration: College of Paramedics of Manitoba
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Emergency Medical Dispatch & Fire Dispatch Certificates
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (Trainer)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Mental Health First Aid
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Psychological First Aid
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Post-Trauma Stress Management
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
School & Community Based Traumatic Incident Intervention
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Critical Incident Group Debriefing
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Community Legal Intermediary, Community Legal Education Association
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
College of Paramedics of Manitoba - Current Registration #11103
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Firefighter I & II (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Incident Command System 100/200/300 (MESC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
National Academy of Emergency Fire Dispatch Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Basics of Emergency Management Certificate (EMO)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Emergency Social Services 100 Certificate (EMO )
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Driver/Pump Operator (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Driver’s License Class 4 w/ airbrakes
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Grade 12 Diploma, Collège Béliveau (Class of 1997)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services, Education