Paramedic

County of Lambton; Sarnia; In loco; CAD 59.000 - 65.000; Part-time

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The County of Lambton in Southwestern Ontario invites applications for part-time Ambulance Paramedic roles. Six positions are available with hours scheduled as needed and pay between $42.88 and $47.15 per hour.

Successful candidates will provide medical assessment and treatment under Ontario regulations, maintain equipment and vehicles, and work with the public health services division to support patient transport and safety.

Competenze

• EMCA certificate or Advanced EMCA certificate as defined by Ontario Regulation 275.
• Authorized to perform Schedule 1 acts and Schedule 2 acts under Ambulance Act 257.
• Complete immunization record.

Mansioni

• Assess and interpret patient vital signs and history to prioritize care per Basic Life Support standards.
• Perform treatments including IV therapy, medications, CPR, immobilization, and defibrillation.
• Coordinate with allied agencies to share patient information with medical authorities.
• Transfer patients safely using appropriate movement devices.
• Complete patient documentation and maintain records.
• Drive and operate ambulance, inspect equipment, and maintain cleanliness.
• Stay current with legislation and County policies; meet physical demands.

Conoscenze

Emergency medical care

Patient assessment

Vital signs interpretation

Intravenous therapy

CPR / ACLS knowledge

Formazione

EMCA certificate

Base hospital program authorization (Schedule 1/2)

Immunization record

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Description

Division: Public Health Services Job Status: Part Time Number of Positions: 6 Hours of Work: As scheduled Wage Rate: $42.88 - $47.15 per hour Posting Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 Closing Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026

About Us

The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About the Role

Provide medical assessment and treatment services utilizing skills as per Ontario Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards and schedule 1 and as assigned from schedule 2 of Ontario Regulation 257 under the Ambulance Act, while ensuring land ambulance transportation of ill and or injured persons to and from medical treatment facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Assess, interpret and evaluate patient vital signs, symptoms, and medical/incident history, survey findings and prioritize multiple patient situations, as per the Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Patient care Standards
• Perform authorized medical treatments such as maintaining and initiating intravenous fluid infusion, administering medications / drugs, CPR, immobilization of fractures and spinal injuries, operating semi-automatic defibrillators and mechanical devices, suctioning procedures, bandaging, controlling haemorrhaging, and treating wounds and injuries
• Liaise with allied agencies to ensure relevant situation and patient information is collected and disseminated to the proper medical authority
• Receive directions and instructions from medical authority in respect to appropriate patient care and treatment
• Transfer patients from different positions, situations and locations in a safe protected manner utilizing various patient movement devises i.e. stretchers & stairs chairs, etc.
• Complete required patient and administrative documentation and forms and ensuring safekeeping of patient records

Vehicle, Station and Supply Maintenance

• Drive ambulance and/or other vehicle as assigned and inspect vehicle and equipment for defects and cleanliness
• Maintain adequate equipment and supplies and ensure their secure storage
• Ensure the dispensing and drug count procedures are followed at all times
• Carry out housekeeping duties within the ambulance stations and ambulance vehicles ensuring the areas are maintained in a clean sanitary condition
• Perform deep cleaning of vehicles and equipment

General

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: Not Applicable

Indirect Supervision: Not Applicable

Functional Authority: May co-ordinate the work at a multi vehicle site incident. Provide orientation and advice to new paramedic staff and preceptor students during their training / clinical process regarding patient assessment, treatment, and transport

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Formal Education

• Emergency Medical Care Assistant (EMCA) certificate or Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) certificate or EMCA or A-EMCA pending as defined in the Ontario Regulation 275 under the Ambulance Act.
• Authorized by the medical director of a base hospital program to perform the controlled acts set out in schedule 1 and the authorized acts set out in Schedule 2 on Ontario Regulation. 257
• Complete and up-to-date Immunization Record

Experience

A valid Ontario driver's license and use of a vehicle.

Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone [phone] or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.