Advanced Care Paramedic Team Lead - Community Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Team Lead to provide operational leadership in mobile integrated healthcare. This role requires excellence in patient care and clinical knowledge, along with effective communication and organizational skills. Successful candidates will support paramedic staff and engage with stakeholders to ensure high-quality patient care. The position offers full-time employment with a salary range of $42.26 to $55.62 per hour, including opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider certification.
• Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics as Advanced Care Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for paramedic staff.
• Mentorship and instruction for frontline colleagues.
• Engage stakeholders regarding MIH policy and direction.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Leadership skills

Clinical ability

Education

Advanced Care Paramedic program

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Team Lead provides daily operational and clinical leadership and support for both MIH staff and management from a front-line patient care role as a Community Paramedic. Through demonstrated excellence in patient care, clinical knowledge, and understanding of MIH policy and direction the Team Lead will be a recognized point of contact for MIH staff in need of support for their practice as Community Paramedics and for MIH management to assist as needed with Quality Assurance, Clinical Development, and stakeholder engagement. Will be primarily focused on delivering patient care to serve as a recognized standard of clinical and operational knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Mentorship: Team Lead will be available to augment the clinical and operational understanding of their frontline colleagues.
• Instruction: Team Lead will work with MIH Quality Assurance and Clinical Development when directed to ensure best practice through assistance with training packages, educational modules, and in person instruction of colleagues in the field.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide stakeholders an understanding of MIH policy and direction and will direct the concerns and proposals of stakeholders and outside agencies to the appropriate level of MIH Management.
• MIH Development: Team Lead may be seconded by MIH Management to support program growth in services provided.
• Logistical & Operational support: Team Lead may be tasked by MIH Management to assist with an operational or logistical need when required.

Description

As a Paramedic Team Lead, you will provide coordination and day to day operational leadership for the paramedic staff and a variety of community health services. The Team Lead provides operational support and leadership under limited supervision in accordance with designated patient care protocols and guidelines.

Program Details

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: ACP Team Lead (2190)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Mobile Integrated Healthcare
• Primary Location: EMS Edmonton Zone
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 09-JAN-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 26-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.26
• Maximum Salary: $55.62
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program. Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) as Advanced Care Paramedic. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with no more than six (6) demerits. Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test taken no more than six (6) months prior to the application date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Holds a full-time position with Edmonton Zone, MIH. Currently holds a Community Paramedic Position with MIH. Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Demonstrated proficient operational and clinical ability. Experience in applying leadership skills including decision making, mentoring, teaching and engagement. Evidence of continued personal and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant leadership/management education and experience, Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to achieve best patient care practices preferred. Experience working in and demonstrated strong understanding of community senior living such as supportive living sites, independent living lodges and long-term care preferred.