Primary Care Paramedic

Description

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, basic life support (BLS) airway adjuncts, and 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 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as non‑emergent transport (NET), are properly stocked and equipped. The working environment for a PCP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will need to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g. backcountry) with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and direct exposure to bodily fluids.

The working conditions for a PCP are also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105lbs, while transporting and transferring patients, supplies, and equipment. You must be able to endure frequent, simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally, you must stand and sit for extended periods, bend, twist, side‑carry up to 20lbs in each hand and assume awkward positions.

• Registration: Non‑restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)
• Certifications: Current Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR certification
• License & Vehicle: Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent and a five‑year driver abstract current within six months with no more than six demerits prior to commencing work
• F.A.R.E. Test: Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via the certificate provided by Lifemark, no more than six months prior to application
• Operational Duty: Qualified to perform full operational duties as of 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. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, a Remote Retention Allowance is available to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non‑pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2190)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Emergency Health Services
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Peace River EMS
• Primary site: Peace River Hub
• Multiple Sites Supported: Peace River, Fairview, Manning, McLennan, Red Earth Creek, Worsley
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 30-JUN-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Length of Shift: Varies
• Shifts per Cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $33.67
• Maximum Salary: $42.51