Advanced Care Paramedic - Metro

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edmonton is looking for an Advanced Care Paramedic to join their team. The role involves assessing emergency situations, administering life-saving treatments, and working in diverse environments. Ideal candidates will be registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics and must possess a valid class 4 Alberta Operator License. The position offers a competitive salary and regular full-time employment with various shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Must be registered in good standing with ACOP as an ACP.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Ability to obtain a valid class 4 Alberta Operator License.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients.
• Administer medications and advanced life support.
• Lead ALS crew during clinical care.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Advanced life support

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Non-restricted registration with ACOP as ACP

Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR certification

Valid class 4 Alberta Operator License

Job description

Your Opportunity

As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will work as a front‑line healthcare provider in EHS Operations. A successful applicant may work throughout the Edmonton area, performing a variety of roles such as front‑line ambulance work. The successful applicant will conduct themselves respectfully with members of the public, colleagues and allied services. The ability to follow direction is considered a key strength. The successful applicant may work several shift patterns. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. To ensure that your qualifications are recognized, please provide a chronological resume, evidence of credentials and a cover letter in PDF format. EHS may share candidate information with EHS Operations hiring teams throughout the province.

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 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, 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 Medical Services
• Primary Location: Edmonton Metro EMS
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29‑DEC‑2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 19‑JAN‑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: $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 EHS 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 and will be considered during the selection process.