Advanced Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Town of Vulcan; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) to assess emergency scenes, transport patients, and lead ALS teams across diverse settings, including remote locations. You will administer medications, manage airway adjuncts, and deliver electrical therapy as part of high‑acuity care.

The role requires readiness for physically demanding shifts and frequent travel. The position supports vehicle readiness, safety standards, and working in varied weather while lifting up to 105

Qualifications

• Must hold non-restricted registration 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 if not already in a clinical position.
• Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of the start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients and determine transport needs.
• Provide patient care by administering medications and using advanced life support airway adjuncts.
• Lead the ALS team in providing clinical care during transport or at emergency scenes.
• Ensure ambulances and NET vehicles are stocked, maintained, and equipped to standards.

Education

Non-restricted registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)

Job description

Your Opportunity

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

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

Calgary Division EMS - Vulcan

Primary Location

EMS Vulcan

Location Details

As Per Location

Multi-Site

Not Applicable

FTE

1.00

Posting End Date

12-NOV-2026

Employee Class

Regular Full Time

Date Available

01-JAN-2027

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

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

EMS experience in a metro, suburban rural, or IFT environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Additional post-secondary program completion is an asset. Proof of program completion is required at the time of application for it to be considered during the selection process.