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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.
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Paramedic at Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
January 1, 2016 - PresentParamedic; Emergency Social Services Officer with crisis and outreach responsibilities.
General Manager at Riverview Community Centre
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023General Manager overseeing operations and programming.
Operations Manager at Riverview Community Centre
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Operations management and program delivery.
Communications Operator at Resource Assistance for Youth
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014Communications support for youth services.
Clinician; Crisis and Outreach Worker at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority / Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012Crisis 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, 2026Primary Care Paramedic Diploma at CritiCare
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Applied Counselling at Red River College
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Grade 12 Diploma at Collège Béliveau
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Bachelor of Arts; Theatre and Psychology at University of Winnipeg
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Primary Care Paramedic Diploma at CritiCare
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Applied Counselling at Red River College
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Qualifications
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (Trainer)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Mental Health First Aid
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Psychological First Aid
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Post-Trauma Stress Management
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026School & Community Based Traumatic Incident Intervention
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Critical Incident Group Debriefing
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Community Legal Intermediary, Community Legal Education Association
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026College of Paramedics of Manitoba - Current Registration #11103
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Firefighter I & II (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Incident Command System 100/200/300 (MESC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026National Academy of Emergency Fire Dispatch Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Basics of Emergency Management Certificate (EMO)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Emergency Social Services 100 Certificate (EMO)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Driver/Pump Operator (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Driver’s License Class 4 w/ airbrakes
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Emergency Social Services 100 Certificate (EMO)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026National Academy of Emergency Fire Dispatch Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Basics of Emergency Management Certificate (EMO)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Driver/Pump Operator (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Firefighter I & II (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Incident Command System 100/200/300 (MESC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Grade 12 Diploma (Collège Béliveau)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Driver’s License Class 4 w/ airbrakes
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Grant/Registration: College of Paramedics of Manitoba
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Emergency Medical Dispatch & Fire Dispatch Certificates
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (Trainer)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Mental Health First Aid
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Psychological First Aid
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Post-Trauma Stress Management
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026School & Community Based Traumatic Incident Intervention
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Critical Incident Group Debriefing
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Community Legal Intermediary, Community Legal Education Association
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026College of Paramedics of Manitoba - Current Registration #11103
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Firefighter I & II (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Incident Command System 100/200/300 (MESC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026National Academy of Emergency Fire Dispatch Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Basics of Emergency Management Certificate (EMO)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Emergency Social Services 100 Certificate (EMO )
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Driver/Pump Operator (IFSAC)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Driver’s License Class 4 w/ airbrakes
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Grade 12 Diploma, Collège Béliveau (Class of 1997)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Industry Experience
Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services, Education
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
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