Advanced Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Taber; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Advanced Care Paramedic in Taber, Alberta. In this role, you will assess emergency situations, provide critical patient care, and lead EMS crews. Successful candidates must have ACP registration with Alberta College of Paramedics, a valid driver's license, and complete necessary evaluations. This part-time position includes various shift patterns, competitive salary, and requires physical endurance for demanding working conditions.

Qualifications

• Must hold non-restricted registration as an Advanced Care Paramedic with ACOP.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a recent driver abstract.
• Successful completion of the F.A.R.E. test within six months prior to application.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients, transporting them as necessary.
• Administer medications and advanced life support.
• Lead the ALS crew and ensure proper equipment in EMS vehicles.

Skills

Non-restricted registration with Alberta College of Paramedics

Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR certification

Valid class 4 Alberta Operator License

Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation completion

Education

Post-secondary education in Health Care or Public Safety

Job description

Your Opportunity: Description

As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation. You will treat patients by administering medications, advanced life support (ALS) airway adjuncts and electrical therapy. You may also lead the ALS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as non-emergent transport (NET), are properly stocked and equipped. 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 need 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. The working conditions for an ACP are also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105lbs, 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, bend, twist, side-carry up to 20lbs 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: Taber
• Primary Location: Taber Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 23-FEB-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 21-MAY-2026
• Temporary End Date: 21-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• 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: $39.12
• Maximum Salary: $51.51
• 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 CPR certification. Must hold or be able to obtain a valid class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent and a five (5) year driver abstract current within six (6) months with no more than six (6) demerits prior to commencing work. Proof of the successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via the certificate provided by the Lifemark organization for those who do not already hold a clinical position within AHS EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic). Your F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of your application. Alberta Health Services EMS may verify results with Lifemark to ensure the candidate has successfully completed the test. Please contact Lifemark at www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services to find more information on the F.A.R.E. test and how to book your evaluation. Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of 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 completion of post-secondary education credentials for them to be considered during the selection process.