Advanced Care Paramedic - Suburban Rural

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 (ACP) to work across the Edmonton area in EHS Operations. The role involves front-line ambulance duties, patient assessment, ALS care, and leading the ALS team during transport or emergency scenes.

Candidates must have non-restricted ACP registration with ACOP, current BCLS, and a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with a clean six-month driving abstract.

Qualifications

• Non-restricted ACP registration with ACOP in good standing.
• Current BCLS CPR certification.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with clean driving abstract.

Skills

ACP registration with ACOP

BCLS CPR certification

Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence

F.A.R.E. test certification

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.

As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) with ALTA Paramedic Health (APH), 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 APH standards. 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 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 Edmonton Zone

Primary Location: EMS HQ - EDM Suburban Rural

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 18-SEP-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: $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 candidates who do not currently hold a clinical position within ALTA Paramedic Health (APH) (including VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, and Community Paramedic roles). The F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of application. APH may verify results with Lifemark to confirm successful completion. 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.