Advanced Care Paramedic

Prairie Emergency Medical Systems Inc.; Two Hills; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medavie Health Services West in Alberta is seeking a dedicated Paramedic for a permanent, full-time role. You will respond to emergency calls, deliver comprehensive patient care, and work within a coordinated team to ensure optimal outcomes.

The position requires current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics, MCPs, and CPR certification; Saskatchewan registration is required for Lloydminster applicants. You will document care in ePCRs and adhere to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Alberta Operator's License class 1, 2 or 4 is required.
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics is required.
• Current registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (Lloydminster only) is required.
• Completion of Alberta Health Services MCP’s is required.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and deliver patient care.
• Maintain knowledge per AOCP to deliver optimum care.
• Safely operate EMS vehicles per guidelines and regulations.
• Stock and maintain vehicles for readiness at all times.
• Work in hazardous environments to stabilize patients.
• Collaborate with outside agencies as a team for patient care.
• Document patient care and assessments in ePCRs promptly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional conduct.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Position Details

Position Type: Permanent

Closing date: 2026-10-10

About the Employer

Medavie Health Services West (MHSW) is the subsidiary of Medavie Health Services responsible for the optimal operation and management of EMS Services in Northeast Alberta, an integrated, pre-hospital care organization. People are the biggest drivers of our success, and we are excited to continue to build a healthier community together. Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians. With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training. We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada’s most pressing physical and mental health care challenges. As an employee of Medavie Health Services we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace.

DUTIES AND TASKS

• Emergency and Response
• Maintain personal knowledge and skills, in accordance with the Alberta Occupational Competency Profile (AOCP), to deliver optimum patient care.
• Safely operate MHS - West vehicles in accordance with MHS - West Health and Safety Manual, Operational Guidelines, and all provincial and federal regulations.
• Stocks and maintains vehicles in a state of readiness at all times.
• Work in hazardous environments to ensure the safety and stabilization of the patient.
• Work with outside agencies as a team in a coordinated effort on behalf of the patient.
• Document all patient care, assessments, and skills, within the patient care report in a timely and legible fashion.
• Punctual and ready to respond at the start of their shift.
• Act in a professional manner and handle conflict situations with good judgment.
• Follow the MHS - West chain of command.
• Create and maintain fully completed patient care reports. (ePCRs).
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with all provincial and federal regulations.
• Refer all media requests to the General Manager of MHS - West.
• Report all incidents and complete written incident report forms to Director of MHS - West or designate.
• Develop and provide continuing educational requirements as required by the Alberta College of Paramedics.
• Maintains functional awareness of MHS - West Operational Guidelines, and AHS medical control guidelines.
• Participates actively in MHS - West Quality Assurance Program.
• Develop a plan for maintaining and improving self-directed professional growth.
• Must be in good physical health with no disabilities that will impair duties as a Paramedic.
• Considerable lifting and movement of heavy patients.
• Will need to extricate patients from hazardous environments.
• Will advise director, and/or team leader, of injuries that will impair duties.
• Actively participates in public awareness and community education programs approved by MHS - West.
• Maintains professional appearance of the approved uniform, and maintains hygienic and grooming standards.
• Safety Hazards: Exposure to Violent Behaviour, Traffic Hazards, Communicable Diseases, Invasive medical devices (i.e. IV needles).
• Extreme Weather Conditions, Work with present considerable hazards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Alberta Operators License class 1, 2 or 4.
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
• Current registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics, if applying to Lloydminster.
• Completion of Alberta Health Services MCP’s

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Certified in and maintains CPR certification.
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
• Current registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (Lloydminster only).

FARE Certificate Required

Salary: $37.25 - $50.74 Hourly as per PEMS Inc/HSAA Collective Agreement

Additional Information

While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently—without AI assistance—to ensure a fair and equitable process.

MHS West strives to be a leader in the Paramedic profession. Through high standards of knowledge and skill, and along with compassion and professionalism, MHS West positively impacts the health and wellbeing of the people we serve. MHS West is committed to employing highly professional, well-educated EMRs, PCPs and ACPs. We're recognized as one of Canada's best places to work and are a leading provider of health solutions and insurance for 1 in 10 Canadians.

Medavie is a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in healthcare delivery, benefits management, health management, and primary care. Backed by the strength of a team of 8,500+ professionals from coast to coast, we’re committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest. Medavie provides all-in-one private health insurance, public health administration, emergency medical services as Canada's largest contracted provider, as well as primary care, community health, mental health and addictions solutions, medical communications, and clinical training.

As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, certified by Imagine Canada for philanthropy and community engagement, and Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.