Advanced Care Paramedic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Retention Allowance (up to $3,0

RCIF funding eligibility

Recruitment incentive up to $60,000

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in High Prairie seeks an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) to assess emergency scenes, administer medications, and lead the ALS team during transport and at scenes. You may transport ill or injured individuals between facilities while ensuring readiness of ambulances and NET vehicles.

The role requires ACOP ACP registration, BCLS CPR, a Class 4 licence, and FAR E test where applicable. Expect travel to remote locations and physically demanding work in various weather

Qualifications

• Non-restricted ACP registration with ACOP.
• Current BCLS CPR certification.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence (or equivalent).
• F.A.R.E. test certification if not currently in a clinical role.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients and transport as needed.
• Lead the ALS team during patient transport or scenes.
• Ensure ambulances and NET vehicles are stocked, maintained and compliant.
• Work in varied conditions with exposure to weather and hazards.

Skills

EMS experience

High-stress environments

ALS leadership

Education

ACOP ACP registration

BCLS CPR certification

Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence

F.A.R.E. certification

Job description

Alberta Paramedic Health (APH) offers a career that supports your lifestyle while providing meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining APH, 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: High Prairie is located approximately 200 km east of Grande Prairie and 370 km northwest of Edmonton. As a service centre for surrounding communities, it offers a balance of amenities, lakeside recreation, and a welcoming atmosphere.Candidate information may be shared with APH Operations hiring teams within the province for recruitment purposes only.This position is eligible for RCIF funding and may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

Description:

As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) with ALTA Paramedic Health (APH), 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 APH standards.The working environment for an ACP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and 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: ALTA Paramedic Health
• Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 22-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.29
• Maximum Salary: $53.06
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: Advanced Care Paramedic (2190)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: ALTA Paramedic Health
• Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 22-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.29
• Maximum Salary: $53.06
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence (or equivalent), along with a five (5)-year driver abstract dated within six (6) months prior to commencing work, with no more than six (6) demerits.Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, verified by a certificate from Lifemark, is required for candidates who do not currently hold a clinical position within ALTA Paramedic Health (APH) (including VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, and Community Paramedic roles). The F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of application. APH may verify results with Lifemark to confirm successful completion. For more information or to book your evaluation, please visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services.Candidates must be capable of performing 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 must provide proof of program completion for 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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