Primary Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial health service provider in Northern Alberta is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic to join their Emergency Health Services. In this demanding role, you will respond to emergency scenes, assess patients, and transport them. Successful candidates must have non-restricted registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics and current CPR certification. The position offers a competitive salary range of $32.69 to $41.27 and the chance to grow professionally in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent.
• Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test is required.
• Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients during incidents.
• Transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities.
• Ensure ambulances are stocked and equipped for service.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR certification

Non-restricted registration with Alberta College of Paramedics

Ability to work in demanding outdoor conditions

Effective communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in a health-related field

Tools

Ambulance operations

Job description

Your Opportunity

Grow your career under the northern lights! If you welcome a different pace of life and look for the chance to use the full scope of your clinical practice, EHS in Northern Alberta could be the right fit for you. Discover hidden gems, stunning scenery, and friendly people as you explore our enormous backyard in all seasons. Emergency Health Services - Alberta can offer you a career that fits your lifestyle and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. Joining EHS means becoming a part of an exceptional team. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, EHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Location

Red Earth Creek is located 2 hours east of Peace River and 2 hours north of Slave Lake on Highway 88. This tiny hamlet of 294 residents offers a nature lovers paradise. The many creeks and streams in the area are abundant with grayling. Other activities include snowmobiling, ATV trails, berry picking, and visiting the driving range or shooting range. New facilities include a skate park, splash park, and tennis/basketball court. The Back Lakes Recreation Center is home to a walking trail, the arena, fitness center, basketball court, and Community Outreach Center. New facilities include a skate park, splash park, and tennis/basketball court.

Position Description

As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation. You may treat patients by administering minor medications, basic life support (BLS) airway adjuncts, and semi-automated defibrillation. You may also lead the BLS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as non-emergent transport (NET), are properly stocked and equipped. The working environment for a PCP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will need to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g. backcountry) with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and direct exposure to bodily fluids. The working conditions for a PCP are also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105lbs, while transporting and transferring patients, supplies, and equipment. You must be able to endure frequent, simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally, you must stand and sit for extended periods, bend, twist, side-carry up to 20lbs in each hand and assume awkward positions.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2190)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Emergency Health Serices
• Primary Location: Red Earth Creek EMS
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-JAN-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 26-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $32.69
• Maximum Salary: $41.27
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR certification. Must hold or be able to obtain a valid class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent and a five (5) year driver abstract current within six (6) months with no more than six (6) demerits prior to commencing work. Proof of the successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via the certificate provided by the Lifemark organization for those who do not already hold a clinical position within AHS EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic). Your F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of your application. Alberta Health Services EMS may verify results with Lifemark to ensure the candidate has successfully completed the test. Please contact Lifemark at www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services to find more information on the F.A.R.E. test and how to book your evaluation. Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset and will be considered during the selection process. Applicants must provide proof of completion of post-secondary education credentials for them to be considered during the selection process.