Advanced Care Paramedic

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Posting No.: 126612

Recruitment Details

Department:
Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service

Designated

Work Location:

Various

Position Type:
One‑year eligibility list to staff future full‑time permanent and temporary positions.

Salary: $91,888.82 Annually (Advanced Care Paramedic salary scale)

Employee Group:
Manitoba Government & General Employees’ Union (MGEU – Local 911)

Closing Date:
January 9, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, the City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We offer competitive salaries, employer‑paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. We also provide education, training, and staff development opportunities.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that represents the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been underrepresented at the City;
Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self‑declare.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered before applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self‑identify as members of the equity groups listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process. Preference to internal applicants may also be applied.

Job Profile

The Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) is an advanced level of practice for Paramedics and is essential to the emergency medical response, pre‑hospital, and community‑based medical care operating models. Under the supervision as determined by the Department’s organizational structure and the medical directors' scope of work, the ACP is responsible for providing medical services to citizens of Winnipeg in accordance with established medical standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Precept Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) students from accredited colleges.
• Oversee clinical care on medical incidents when the ACP is the highest‑trained medical provider.
• Report to:
  Station Officer (routing), Platoon Chief Paramedic Operations (HR, scheduling, operations), District Chief Paramedic Operations (medical standards, quality assurance).
• Medical decision‑making and ensuring proper assessment and care for all patients.
• Monitor and precept PCPs and PCP students.
• Conduct ambulance inventory and safety checks.

As The Advanced Care Paramedic, You Will

• Respond to emergent and non‑emergent situations and provide emergency medical care and transport to hospital.
• Provide care in accordance with established medical standards and protocols and per the Medical Director’s scope of practice.
• Participate in public education, injury prevention, and community relations activities.
• Successfully complete all training programs required to maintain certification standards.
• Carry out vehicle, equipment, and station cleaning procedures and maintain required inventories.

Your Education and Qualifications Include

• Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Program Certificate (minimum) accredited by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) (prior to February 2018) or Accreditation Canada (after February 2018).
• Heart and Stroke CPR Certification – Basic Life Support Level certified within the last year.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certificate is an asset; provincial equivalents accepted.
• Previous work experience as a Paramedic is an asset.
• Knowledge of NOCP competencies for an ACP and related skills as identified by the Departmental Medical Director.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, health standards, FIPPA, PHIA, and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Patient‑care skills: empathetic, respectful, professional.
• Organizational and prioritizing skills; ability to make critical decisions under stress.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and provide feedback to junior paramedics.
• Resilience in difficult, stressful, chaotic situations.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills in dealings…