Primary Care Paramedic;

The Opportunity

Position Title: Primary Care Paramedic
Reports To: Health & Recovery Services Leadership
Employment Type: Full Time (1.05

FTE), 6-month Contract
Schedule: 48 hours per rotation, working four consecutive 12-hour shifts followed by four days off. Shifts switch between a full rotation of days (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and a full rotation of nights (7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)
Location: 1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE, Calgary, Alberta

Urban Response is made up of two core programs: the Episodic Medical Care Clinic (EMCC or the Clinic) and Rapid Response Team (RRT). Together, these services provide timely, accessible, and person-centered healthcare to guests facing barriers to mainstream health services.

EMCC is a nurse-led clinic that offers a wide range of episodic health services, including wound care, Sexually Transmitted and Blood‑Borne Infections (STBBI) testing and treatment, medication support, phlebotomy, assessments, mental health supports, health education and system navigation.

RRT is staffed by nurses and paramedics who respond to medical emergencies in the Emergency Shelter – emergencies most commonly being drug poisonings. The RRT team provides on‑site assessment and intervention, monitoring guests until they either stabilize or require transfer to acute care.

• Make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of DI clients by delivering skilled, compassionate primary care paramedic services, exercising clinical judgment and practicing to the full scope of individual competence in alignment with Alberta College of Paramedics standards and DI policies. Working collaboratively with Health & Recovery Services leadership, this role helps ensure safe, responsive, and compassionate care that supports positive health outcomes for individuals served by the DI.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment by delivering culturally responsive, trauma‑informed, client‑centered support that recognizes the impacts of privilege, power, and systemic barriers to promote equitable and meaningful client outcomes.
• Drive positive client health outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing and adapting individualized care plans, and delivering proactive follow‑up care. Through disease management, health promotion, and continuous quality improvement initiatives, this role helps enhance the effectiveness, accessibility, and overall quality of care provided to DI clients.
• Support excellence in client care and service delivery by maintaining accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation in organizational databases, including the DI Guestbook, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and referral systems, ensuring compliance with DI policies, professional standards, and best practices in healthcare documentation.
• Contribute to a collaborative and client‑focused environment by supporting frontline operations, delivering engaging health education on preventative care and wellness, and building strong relationships across DI teams to strengthen communication, enhance cross‑program collaboration, and improve client outcomes.

We know that great people come from all kinds of backgrounds. You don’t have to check every single box! If you’re passionate about helping others and share our values, we want to hear from you.

• Completion of an accredited Primary Care Paramedic program. Proof of completion required.
• Registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics. Proof of registration, in good standing with no restrictions or conditions, required.
• Valid Professional Liability Insurance. Proof of coverage required.
• Current CPR – BLS or willingness to obtain within probationary period. Proof of certification required within 90 days of…