Advanced Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Driver's license required

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton is seeking an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) to assess emergency scenes and transport patients across the Edmonton area, with the ability to lead ALS teams when needed.

The position requires ACP registration with ACoP, BCLS CPR, a valid Class 4 licence, and Lifemark/F.A.R.E. completion; frequent travel to remote locations and varied shift patterns are expected.

Qualifications

• Non-restricted registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence, or equivalent, with five-year driving abstract (within six months, max six demerits).
• Proof of successful F.A.R.E. test; Lifemark certificate if not in a clinical position.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients; provide ALS care including medications and airway management.
• Transport ill or injured individuals between scenes and facilities; operate ambulances and non-emergent transport vehicles.
• May lead the ALS team during transport or at emergency scenes; ensure readiness of vehicles and equipment.

Job description

Your Opportunity:
As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will work as a front-line healthcare provider in EHS Operations. A successful applicant may work throughout the Edmonton area. A successful applicant will work in a variety of roles such as front-line ambulance work. The successful applicant will conduct themselves respectfully with members of the public, colleagues and allied services. The ability to follow direction is considered a key strength. The successful applicant may work several shift patterns. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. To ensure that your qualifications are recognized, please provide a chronological resume, evidence of credentials and cover letter in PDF format. EHS may share candidate information with EHS Operations hiring teams throughout the province.
Description:
As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured individuals from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation. You will provide patient care by administering medications, using advanced life support (ALS) airway adjuncts, and delivering electrical therapy. You may also lead the ALS team in providing clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. You will support the readiness of vehicles by ensuring ambulances and other transport units, including non-emergent transport (NET) vehicles, are properly stocked, maintained, and equipped in accordance with established standards. The working environment for an ACP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will be required 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. This role is also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105 lbs 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, as well as bend, twist, side-carry up to 20 lbs in each hand, and assume awkward positions.
Transition Company: Emergency Health Services Classification: Advanced Care Paramedic (2190) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: EHS Operations Primary Location: Edmonton Metro EMS Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 12 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 28 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $40.29 Maximum Salary: $53.06 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification. Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence, or equivalent, and provide a five (5)-year driver abstract, current within six (6) months and with no more than six (6) demerits, prior to commencing work. Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, verified by a certificate provided by Lifemark, is required for applicants who do not already hold a clinical position (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, or Community Paramedic).The F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of the job offer. For more information about the F.A.R.E. test and to book an evaluation, visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services. Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of the start date.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Applicants must provide documentation supporting their qualifications with their submission.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference is given to those with previous EHS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset and will be considered during the selection process.