Casual Emergency Medical Responder

City of Thompson; Thompson; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Thompson’s Fire and Emergency Services Department is seeking an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). The EMR handles a range of emergencies, public education, equipment and facility tasks, and administrative duties in a northern, remote community.

Casual EMR positions are unionized under Local 2200 IAFF, with an hourly wage of $32.47 plus shift premiums and overtime pay. The department emphasizes safety, training, and community health education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Grade 12 education or equivalent required.
• Current EMR license/certification (registered with College of Paramedics) required.
• Valid Class 4 MB C Driver’s License required.
• Physically fit and medically able to perform duties.
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, and other emergency situations.
• Operate and maintain ambulance, tools, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Participate in ongoing training programs and maintain required certifications and competencies.
• Support community safety initiatives.
• Adhere to all corporate and department safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and perform administrative duties as required.
• Be available for emergency overtime callbacks at any time of day or night, as required to support operational needs.

Skills

Physically fit

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Current EMR license/certification

Valid Class 4 MB C Driver’s License

Job description

The City of Thompson’s Fire and Emergency Services Department is seeking motivated, community minded professionals to join our department as Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is responsible responding to a wide range of emergency incidents, including fires, medical emergencies involving pre- hospital care within their scope of practice. EMR’s are responsible for public education, equipment and facility maintenance, and administrative tasks.

Why Join Thompson Fire & Emergency Department?

The position is unionized under Local 2200 IAFF. In addition to meaningful, front-line emergency service work experience, the City of Thompson offers the compensation outlined below to recognize the skills, commitment, and challenges of working in a northern and remote community.

Casual EMR employees receive an hourly wage of $32.47 and are eligible for shift premiums and overtime pay.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, and other emergency situations
• Operate and maintain ambulance, tools, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Participate in ongoing training programs and maintain required certifications and competencies.
• Support community safety initiatives
• Adhere to all corporate and department safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and perform administrative duties as required.
• Be available for emergency overtime callbacks at any time of day or night, as required to support operational needs. Ability to educate and engage with the public on fire safety and prevention
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Valid Class 4 MB C Driver’s License.
• Current EMR license/certification (be registered with the College of Paramedics)
• Normal hearing without artificial aids.
• Vision: Minimum 20/100 unaided, 20/40 corrected in both eyes.
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and at least 18 years of age.
• Physically fit and medically able to perform duties.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.