Primary Care Paramedic

Job Overview

As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation. You may treat patients by administering minor medications, using basic life support (BLS) airway adjuncts, and providing semi-automated defibrillation. You may also lead the BLS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes.

You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other transport vehicles, including non-emergent transport (NET) units, are properly stocked and equipped in accordance with established standards. The working environment for a PCP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment.

• Assess emergency scenes and patients.
• Transport ill or injured patients from scenes and between facilities.
• Operate ambulances or other modes of transportation.
• Administer minor medications, use BLS airway adjuncts, and provide semi-automated defibrillation.
• Lead the BLS crew in delivering clinical care during transport or at scenes.
• Ensure ambulances or other transport vehicles, including NET units, are properly stocked and equipped per standards.
• Work in all weather conditions and remote locations, with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and bodily fluids.
• Meet physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 105 lbs, kneeling, trunk flexion, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, side-carry up to 20 lbs per hand, and assuming awkward positions.

Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2190)
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Core/Flex
Primary

Location:

Hanna Health Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 13-JUL-2026
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 07-AUG-2026
Hours per Shift: 12
Length of Shift in weeks: 8
Shifts per cycle: 28
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $33.67
Maximum Salary: $42.51
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification.
• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence (or equivalent), along with a five (5)-year driver abstract dated within six (6) months prior to commencing work, with no more than six (6) demerits.
• Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, verified by a certificate from Lifemark, is required for all applicants who do not currently hold a clinical position. The F.A.R.E. test must be completed within six (6) months of the application date. Verification of results may be conducted through Lifemark. For more information or to book your evaluation, please visit
• Candidates must meet all physical and operational requirements of the role by the start date.

• Applicants must provide proof of program completion for any post-secondary education or training at the time of application for it to be considered during the selection process.

• Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety.
• Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset.