Advanced Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,0

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie EMS is seeking an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) to assess emergencies, lead ALS teams, and transport patients between facilities. The ACP will administer medications and manage advanced airway and cardiac care in dynamic, high-stress environments.

The role requires ACP registration, BCLS CPR, and a valid Class 4 Alberta Licence with a clean driving record. A Lifemark F.A.R.E.

Qualifications

• Non-restricted ACP registration with ACOP required.
• Current BCLS/CPR certification.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with a current five-year driving abstract (no more than six demerits).
• F.A.R.E. test requirement for Lifemark evaluation if not currently in clinical position.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients; provide ALS care and medications.
• Lead the ALS team during transport or at scenes.
• Ensure ambulances and transport units are stocked, maintained, and ready.
• Travel to remote locations in all weather and challenging environments.

Education

Non-restricted ACP registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR

Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with six-month driving abstract

Job description

Emergency Health Services - Alberta (EHS) offers a career that supports your lifestyle while providing meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining EHS, you become part of a high-performing and supportive team committed to exceptional patient care.In addition to competitive compensation and flexible benefits, a Remote Retention Allowance is currently in place, to a maximum of $3,000 annually. This non-pensionable allowance is paid on an hourly basis for all hours worked at the basic rate of pay.Location: Grande Prairie is located approximately 460 km northwest of Edmonton and serves as the primary urban centre for northwest Alberta. Offering full amenities, diverse recreation, and a growing population, it provides the benefits of city living while remaining connected to the surrounding natural landscape. Candidate information may be shared with EHS Operations hiring teams within the province for recruitment purposes only.

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: Emergency Health Services
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie EMS
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 23-AUG-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.29
• Maximum Salary: $53.06
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: Advanced Care Paramedic (2190)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Emergency Health Services
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie EMS
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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 the Lifemark organization, is required for applicants who do not already hold a clinical position within EHS (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.Contact Lifemark at www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services for more information about the F.A.R.E. test and how to book your evaluation.Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of the start date.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference is given to those with previous EMS 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. Applicants should provide any post-secondary education or training at the time of application for it to be considered during the selection process.

Please note:

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

Security Screening:

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.

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