Primary Care Paramedic

Reporting to:
Commander of Operations
Salary: $43.14 - $45.71

We are currently accepting resumes from candidates graduating in Spring 2026 from an accredited Paramedic program. Foreign nationals are welcome to apply. To determine appropriate work permit/program, please visit

The CDSB vision is to further develop a district service environment that is responsive to community needs, which values the individuality of its residents, is respectful to all who receive and deliver services, and fosters personal and professional growth and teamwork among all employees.

• Provide Primary Patient Care while ensuring the safe and timely land transportation of ill or injured persons and passengers to, from and between medical treatment facilities, residences and other locations.
• Provide Primary Patient Care and controlled acts under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director, and in accordance with the Patient Care Standards and procedures set out by the Ministry of Health, legislation, regulations and CQI Program.
• Drive emergency vehicles in all weather conditions, in a safe and secure manner, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and the Cochrane District EMS Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Maintain contact and comply with direction from Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC) at all times regarding the vehicle movement, vehicle status, vehicle availability, vehicle location, call assignments and the transportation of patients to medical facilities or required destinations.
• Complete and distribute, in a timely fashion, all required patient and administrative documentation as specified in the Ambulance Act, Regulations, Standards, Departmental and Base Hospital Policies and Procedures, including Ambulance Call Reports, Incident Reports and Vehicle Accident Reports.
• Perform other related duties as may be required and/or directed.

• Qualification for full-time employment as a Primary Care Paramedic in accordance with the Ambulance Act and other applicable legislation.
• Certification as a Primary Care Paramedic by Health Sciences North Centre for Prehospital Care.

• Satisfactory criminal records check.
• Travel will be required.

• Employer matched pension plan (OMERS).
• Employer sponsored group health benefits (including optical, dental, drug, and extended health benefits) for full-time employees.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan, available to spouses and dependents.

CDSB welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. The Cochrane District Services Board is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs.

The Board supports diversity in the work environment and ensures that applications from members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the diversification of our workplace are encouraged to apply.

The CDSB operates in accordance with the French Language Services policy.

The CDSB does not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy.