Primary Care Paramedics – Paramedic Services

Location: Dufferin County (Shelburne)

Job Description   Peel Regional Paramedic Services
Peel Regional Paramedic Services (PRPS) is committed to providing vital out-of-hospital emergency and community care to the residents of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. Each year we respond to over 160,000 emergencies and are recognized as leaders in out-of-hospital care, innovation, research and our employee support programs, which include robust mental health and wellness support.
Become #Peel Proud
Every four minutes, someone in Peel calls 911, making PRPS one of the busiest paramedic services in Canada. We're proud to provide service to over 1.6 million residents along with the thousands of people who commute through Peel each day and the millions who pass through Pearson International Airport. Our leadership team is committed to protecting the psychological and physical health and safety of all of our employees through impactful support programs that meet the needs of each individual.

We're proud not only to make a living in Peel, but more importantly for our community, we make a difference.
Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)
Up to 100 Temporary Part-Time Positions Available.
Join one of Canada's busiest and most progressive paramedic services serving over 1.6 million residents across Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon.
Position Details
Number of Positions:
Up to 100 Temporary Part-Time Positions

Location:

Various Peel Regional Paramedic Services reporting stations
Hours of Work: 12-hour rotating shifts (Days, Peaks, Nights)
Weekly

Hours:

Up to 42 hours per week
Additional Information:
Flexible part‑time scheduling with opportunities for short‑term and long‑term full‑time assignments following platoon rotations.
Compensation
Hourly Rate (Effective April 1, 2027): $51.03 – $54.20 per hour
10% in lieu of benefits on all hours worked
4% vacation pay on all hours worked
Why Join Peel Regional Paramedic Services?
Mental Health & Wellness Support
One mental health assessment annually
Up to 16 treatment sessions per calendar year
Recruitment Expense Reimbursement
Written Assessment Fee ($20)
Physical Abilities Test Fee (up to $350)

* Eligible candidates who successfully complete the recruitment process and their six‑month probationary period will be reimbursed for these expenses.
Career Development Opportunities
Industry‑leading clinicians and educators
Future full‑time opportunities
Research, innovation, and professional growth
Recruitment Process & Timelines
Job Posting:
October 8, 2026 – November 19, 2026

Virtual Written Exam:
December 15, 2026

Virtual MMIs:
January 11, 2027 – January 21, 2027

In‑Person Scenarios & Driving Test:
February 3, 2027 – February 19, 2027

Job Offers to Successful Candidates:
Late February 2027 – Early March 2027
Cohort Start Dates:
Cohort #1:  April 22, 2027
Cohort #2:  May 27, 2027
Cohort #3:  June 30, 2027
Cohort #4:  August 5, 2027

* Note:

All recruitment and orientation dates are tentative

Required Qualifications:

Qualified to work as a paramedic in Ontario as per the Ambulance Act ()
Diploma in Ambulance and Emergency Care  OR  graduate from an approved Ontario Primary Care Paramedic training program
Ministry of Health A-EMCA certification (or A-EMCA pending) or Equivalency Certificate
Valid Ontario Class “F” license  OR  proof that a Class F  road test  has been booked no later than February 1, 2027  OR  equivalent that meets the requirements of the Ambulance Act
Applicants must hold a successful Ottawa Paramedic Physical Abilities Test (OPPAT), Ontario Paramedic Lifting Evaluation (OPLE), or Paramedic Functional Abilities Test (PFAT). Physical assessment must be valid  at the time of job offer . For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact:  OPPAT at
OPLE at
PFAT at

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