Emergency Medical Technician

Location: Southern Saskatchewan (Assiniboia)

Position # : 195291

Expected

Start Date:

May 03, 2026

Union:  HSAS

Facility:  Southwest Integrated Health Facility

City/Town:  Maple Creek

Department:  Ambulance - Land

Type:  Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date:  November 01, 2027

FTE:  0.67

Shift Information:  Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation:  149.36 hours per 4 weeks

Relief:  No

Float:  No

Hours of Work:  EMS Hours

Salary or Pay Band:  Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician $29.909 to $36.572

Travel Required:

No

Human Resources Exemption:  No

Job Description
Reporting to the Southwest EMS Operations Manager the Emergency Medical Technician - Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for responding to emergent and non-emergent EMS calls for service; and for providing initial assessment, treatment, stabilization and transport of ill or injured persons at the Basic Life Support level. The PCP will provide care with strict adherence to:
Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) core values, policies, and work standards;
Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Paramedic Clinical Practice Protocols;
The Paramedics Act and SCoP Regulatory and Administrative Bylaws; and The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.

Education

Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Licenses

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)

Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)

Valid Class 4 driver's license

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)

Competencies

Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills

Advanced - Listening skills

Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity

Ability to work independently

Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions

Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice

Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking

Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice

Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.

Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Other Information

Maple Creek is located approximately 138 km west of Swift Current

Computer skills, where required

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Standard Hours

Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level

Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.

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