Paramedic

The Corporation of the County of Lambton; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is seeking a part-time Emergency Medical Care Assistant (EMCA) to support land ambulance services in Southwestern Ontario. Six positions are available with wages of $42.88 to $47.15 per hour, scheduled as assigned.

Applicants must hold EMCA certification, a valid Ontario Class F driver’s license, CPR and immunization records, and be able to operate in a fast-paced field environment.

Qualifications

• EMCA or A-EMCA certificate as defined in Ontario Regulation 275 under the Ambulance Act.
• Valid Class F Ontario Driver's Licence.
• Authorized by medical director to perform Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 acts on Ontario Regulation 257.
• CPR certificate.
• Complete and up-to-date Immunization Record.

Responsibilities

• Assess, interpret and evaluate patient vital signs and medical history per Basic Life Support/Advanced Life Support standards.
• Perform authorized treatments including IV therapy, medications, CPR, immobilization, defibrillation, suction and wound care.
• Liaise with allied agencies to share patient information and coordinate care with medical authorities.
• Receive directions from medical authority for appropriate patient care and treatment.
• Safely transfer patients using stretchers or chairs and ensure secure transport.
• Complete patient documentation and safeguard records.

Education

EMCA certificate or A-EMCA

Valid Class F Ontario Driver's Licence

Authorized by medical director to perform acts Schedule 1 & Schedule 2 on Ambulance Act 257

CPR certificate

Immunization record up-to-date

Job description

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.

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.

Patient Care

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Valid Class "F" Ontario Driver's License
• 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
• CPR certificate
• Complete and up-to-date Immunization Record

Experience

• None required

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.