Advanced Care Paramedic - Metro

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton is seeking an Advanced Care Paramedic to work across EHS Operations, performing front-line ambulance duties and lead clinical care in transport and scenes.

The role requires ACOP registration, BCLS CPR, and a Class 4 Alberta Licence with a clean driving record. You must be prepared for varied shifts and remote locations, with physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Non-restricted registration with ACOP as an Advanced Care Paramedic.
• Current BCLS CPR certification.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with a five-year driver abstract dated within six months prior to commencing work, with no more than six demerits.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and provide patient care with ALS.
• Transport patients between facilities and support interfacility care.
• Ensure ambulances and NET vehicles are stocked, maintained, and ready per standards.

Skills

BCLS CPR

Valid Class 4 Licence

F.A.R.E. certificate

Driver's Abstract

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. A successful applicant will work in 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 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 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

EHS Operations

Primary Location

Edmonton Metro EMS

Location Details

As Per Location

Multi-Site

Not Applicable

FTE

1.00

Posting End Date

10-SEP-2026

Employee Class

Regular Full Time

Date Available

12-OCT-2026

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, 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 all applicants who do not currently hold a clinical position (including VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, and Community Paramedic roles). The F.A.R.E. test must be completed within six (6) months of the application date. Verification of results may be conducted through Lifemark. 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 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. Applicants must provide documentation supporting their qualifications with their submission.