Field Combat Medic: Emergency Care & Readiness

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian Armed Forces is seeking a Combat Medic to support Medical Officers, Physician Assistants and Paramedics across CAF units and operations. You will provide initial patient care, lead life-support measures, manage medical readiness, and assist with field deployments.

Training begins with Basic Military Qualification, followed by Combat Medic specialization in a CAF Health Services setting. Reserve roles offer part‑time service with local units.

Qualifications

• Minimum education as described: Grade 10/Secondary 4 in Quebec with Grade 10 applied Math and a Science course.
• Ideal candidate has completed Grade 12/Secondary 5 in Quebec with Grade 10/Secondary 4 applied Math and Biology or Chemistry; foreign education may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial care for patients.
• Provide basic and moderate life support care independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Administer lifesaving interventions and treatments to trauma casualties.
• Interview and record patient medical histories.
• Instruct soldiers on Combat First Aid and Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
• Manage soldiers' medical readiness, supplies and equipment.
• Administer intravenous therapy.
• Take and monitor patients’ vital signs.
• Administer and dispense some medications in accordance with scope of practice.
• Provide medical support during environmental operations.
• Recover casualties from the point of injury and transport them to the next level of care.
• Participate in rescues from crashed vehicles, tanks and damaged buildings.
• Give basic advice on disease prevention, hygiene and sanitation.
• Perform environmental health and preventive medicine duties.
• Collect specimens and perform basic laboratory procedures.
• Operate and maintain medical and life-support equipment.
• Perform electrocardiograms and audiograms.
• Initiate, maintain and distribute medical records, documents, reports and returns.
• Maintain, replenish and account for general and medical supplies.

Education

Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec with Grade 10 applied Math and any Science course at Grade 10 or Secondary 4 level

Grade 12 or Secondary 5 in Quebec with Grade 10 or Secondary 4 applied Math and Biology or Chemistry

Job description

The Canadian Armed Forces is seeking a Combat Medic to support Medical Officers, Physician Assistants and Paramedics across CAF units and operations. You will provide initial patient care, lead life-support measures, manage medical readiness, and assist with field deployments.

Training begins with Basic Military Qualification, followed by Combat Medic specialization in a CAF Health Services setting. Reserve roles offer part‑time service with local units.