Iridia Medical

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We aim to provide you with the most up-to-date information with what's happening at Iridia Medical as well as current offers and specials. Iridia Medical was founded in 1998 under the name Global Medical Services. We specialize in providing innovative, practical solutions to enhance the delivery and quality of healthcare for populations across Canada. Our services fall into four primary areas:


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edical Consulting
Iridia Medical has influenced healthcare delivery and provided emergency preparedness guidance for public and private sector organizations across North America. Our clients include health authorities, public healthcare facilities, EMS providers, private surgery and diagnostic imaging facilities, and police and fire departments. Paramedic Services
Iridia Medical is one of western Canada's top paramedic service providers. Our comprehensive programs have created a new industry standard for care in remote and/or high-risk work sites and encompass everything from the paramedic teams and equipment to telemedicine-supported medical direction. AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Programs
As the founder of BC's first public access automated external defibrillator (AED) program, Iridia Medical is passionate about promoting easy access to life-saving tools. We distribute top-of-the-line AEDs and provide training, support, and medical direction services to ensure that every client receives full value from their unit. Medical Education and Training
We have overseen the training and certification of over four thousand lay rescuers in the use of AEDs, and over three thousand medical professionals via our advanced training programs, such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Is your employee benefits strategy creating lasting value or just checking boxes?  From flexible work to office perks, m...
07/29/2026

Is your employee benefits strategy creating lasting value or just checking boxes?

From flexible work to office perks, many benefits improve the workplace experience. But longevity programs go a step further by investing in the long-term health, resilience, and performance of your employees.

Our latest blog explores why longevity programs are redefining what it means to invest in employees and why they may be the most valuable benefit an organization can offer.

Read the full blog here: https://iridiamedical.com/beyond-the-ping-pong-table-why-longevity-programs-outperform-every-other-employee-perk/

07/27/2026

We're looking for our next ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ฃ๐š ๐‚๐จ-๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ to join our team, with the potential to extend for a second co-op term.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project coordination, marketing, operations, and process improvement while working alongside an innovative and collaborative team.

If you're a student who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and wants to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

๐Ÿ“ Vancouver, BC (In-office)
๐Ÿ“… Application deadline: Aug 6

Learn more and apply today:

Are you investing in the long-term health of your workforce?Employee longevity is becoming a strategic priority for orga...
07/22/2026

Are you investing in the long-term health of your workforce?

Employee longevity is becoming a strategic priority for organizations looking to build healthier, more resilient, and high-performing teams. Our latest blog explores why forward-thinking companies are moving beyond traditional wellness programs and investing in science-backed approaches that support employees throughout their careers.

Read the full blog here: https://iridiamedical.com/the-long-game-why-smart-organizations-are-investing-in-employee-longevity/

What does mental toughness have to do with longevity? Quite a lot, as Vern Biccum explores in this recent conversation w...
07/09/2026

What does mental toughness have to do with longevity? Quite a lot, as Vern Biccum explores in this recent conversation with James Blasco on the Charge Forward Coaching LLC

In this episode, Vern discusses the connection between mental toughness, preventative mental health, and long-term wellbeing, and how the 4Cs framework, Control, Commitment, Challenge, and Confidence, can help us better understand how we respond to change, pressure, goals, setbacks, and opportunities.

One of the key takeaways from the conversation is that mental toughness is not about pushing through at all costs. It is about self-awareness, reflection, and understanding what helps each of us show up as our best selves at work, at home, and in life.

Vern also shares how this work connects to Iridiaโ€™s broader focus on workplace health, longevity, and supporting individuals and teams in building the tools they need to thrive over the long term.

A big thank you to James Blasco for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging conversation.

Listen to the full episode here: https://charge-forward-coaching.captivate.fm/episode/building-mental-toughness-longevity

Have questions about mental toughness or how it could support you, your team or organization? Reach out to us, weโ€™d be happy to connect.

In this powerful episode of the Charge Forward Coaching Podcast, host and Certified Mental Toughness Coach James Blasco sits down with Vern Biccum, Pres...

Happy Iridia Day! ๐ŸŽ‰Here's to another year of collaboration, innovation, and making an impact together. Stay tuned for th...
07/07/2026

Happy Iridia Day! ๐ŸŽ‰

Here's to another year of collaboration, innovation, and making an impact together. Stay tuned for the Iridia Day vlog coming soon ๐Ÿ‘€โœจ

07/01/2026

For Canada Day, we put together a small challenge for our team : guessing a few common Canadian slang terms.
While some were easy to figure out, the last one left everyone thinking.

If you got it right, let us know in the comments below โฌ‡๏ธ

07/01/2026

Canada Day is a time to reflect on what Canada means to the people who live and work here.To mark the occasion, we asked a few team members what they love about Canada, and hereโ€™s what they shared.

Happy Canada Day from all of us at Iridia Medical ๐Ÿ.

MTQPlus Licensed Users are invited to join AQRโ€™s upcoming free, live CPD session on Wednesday, July 1, focused on Mental...
06/29/2026

MTQPlus Licensed Users are invited to join AQRโ€™s upcoming free, live CPD session on Wednesday, July 1, focused on Mental Toughness and Employability.

Guest speaker Alessia Mevoli will share insights from her work with students at Anglia Ruskin University in the UK, including how mental toughness is being used to support student development, employability, and personal growth.

This session is designed for existing Licensed Users, or those currently completing the programme, and will include a short presentation followed by Q&A.

Session options:

8:00 am BST / 3:00 am ET / 12:00 am PT
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PCV1UFbRS2O0CpqZUNtVKg

4:00 pm BST / 11:00 am ET / 8:00 am PT
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YKYOccrORZKS8qPyRDgH-A

Stay tuned for more from us as we continue to build and support the North American MTQPlus and Licensed User community.

Address

1644 West 3rd Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6J1K2

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16046854747

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