Emergency Medical Technician

Saskatchewan Health Authority; La Loche; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives

Retention incentives

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority invites applications for an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) at La Loche Health Centre. The role responds to emergent and non-emergent calls, provides Advanced Life Support, and transports patients in accordance with provincial EMS protocols.

Requirements include CPR Level C, ITLS, and a Class 4 driver's license; PCP/EMT registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics is expected.

Qualifications

• CPR Level C, ITLS certification and PCP/EMT readiness.
• Pre-Hospital Care PCP/ICP program completion.
• Registered/eligible with Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergent and non-emergent calls for service.
• Provide Advanced Life Support, initial assessment, treatment and transport.
• Operate in accordance with Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and EMS protocols.

Skills

Decision making skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Pre-Hospital Care PCP Level

Pre-Hospital Care ICP Level

CPR Level C

ITLS

Class 4 driver's license

Job description

Position #: 075509

Expected Start Date: November 20, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: La Loche Health Centre

City/Town: La Loche

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 149.36 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: EMS Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician $29.909 to $36.572

Travel Required: No

Job Description

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible to respond to the emergent and non-emergent calls for service and for providing Advanced Life Support, initial assessment, treatment and transportation of ill or injured persons in accordance with the Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations, Emergency Health Services Basic and Advance Life Support Protocols, and Keewatin Yatthe Health Region EMS Policies. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Licenses

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level C Certificate (CPR)
• Valid Class 4 driver's license
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Other Education and Training

• Pre-Hospital Care Program - Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Level
• Pre-Hospital Care Program - Intermediate Care Paramedic (ICP) Level

Competencies

• Basic - Decision making skills
• Basic - Communication skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in applicable tools and equipment
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change

Other Information

• La Loche is located approximately 347 km north of Meadow Lake
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level