News release: May 28, 2024
Peel Region announces Brian Gibson as Chief and Director of Paramedic Services
BRAMPTON, ON (May 28, 2024) – Peel Region has announced Brian Gibson as Chief and Director of Paramedic Services, the second largest such service in Ontario, serving 1.5 million people.
Brian Gibson, Chief and Director of Paramedic Services
Chief Gibson reports directly to the Commissioner of Health Services, Nancy Polsinelli. In this role, Chief Gibson will lead strategic direction in providing the community with the highest quality of care through the delivery of various programs - pre-hospital emergency response, community safety and relations, and community paramedicine.
Peel Region is an innovative leader in pre-hospital paramedic care, working with hospitals to address off-load delays, addressing 9-1-1 misuse, improving ambulance dispatch, and enhancing community paramedicine to contribute solutions in caring for frail seniors in their homes.
Chief Gibson provides Peel Region with over 34 years of progressive paramedic leadership experience, which includes Halton Region Paramedic Service, before joining the Region of Peel in 2014 as Deputy Chief and serving as acting Chief since 2023. You can read more about Chief Gibson on his LinkedIn profile.
As Chief and Director of Paramedic Services, Brian Gibson is an empathetic and innovative leader who builds a strong, supportive workplace culture and forges partnerships across Peel Region and the health system to continually improve care to the community. Peel Region Paramedic Services is the second largest service in Ontario and our staff are second-to-none when it comes to their skills and compassion in caring for people in Peel.
Nancy Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services
Peel Region Paramedic Services are essential to building Community for Life in our fast- growing community - caring for people in health crisis and using all their skill and knowledge in building stronger, healthier communities. Chief Gibson's extensive experience and significant leadership abilities will ensure continued progress in enabling excellence among our committed paramedic teams.
Gary Kent, Peel Region CAO
Media contact
Monica Misra-Lui
Communications Specialist,
Peel Regional Paramedic Services
Peel Region
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
