Primary Care Paramedic

Island EMS Inc.; Alberton; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Medavie Health Services in Prince Edward Island is seeking a Paramedic for a temporary full-time 3-month assignment. The role focuses on immediate medical treatment and rapid transport of patients to suitable facilities, under CUPE 3324 terms.

Compliance with licensing and vaccination requirements is mandatory. The successful candidate will hold PEI paramedic licensure, CPR, CEVO certification, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Current PEI Paramedic License
• Current CPR card
• Class 4 Driver's License; must be fully graduated/unrestricted
• Driver's abstract; issued within the last 90 days
• Valid Driver's course certificate (CEVO); issued within the last 2 years
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check; issued within the last 90 days
• Confirmation of HEP. B vaccination
• Additional training and/or education is highly valued

Responsibilities

• The PCP provides immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities.

Skills

Paramedic license

CPR

Driver's license Class 4

Driving abstract

Hepatitis B vaccination

Education

Diploma/degree

Job description

Position Type: Temporary - Temporaire * Closing date: 2026-12-31 *

Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians. With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training. We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada’s most pressing physical and mental health care challenges. As an employee of Medavie Health Services, we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace.

100% Full Time Temporary 3 Month; Possible Ext; 12 Hrs

• The PCP provides immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities.

The paramedic is required to conduct themselves in a safe and discreet manner, with the responsibility of conduct justification to patients, family members, hospitals staff, management, public agencies, legal court, and more.

Requirements for your application:

• Current Resume and Cover Letter
• Current PEI Paramedic License
• Current CPR card
• Copy of diploma/degree
• Class 4 Driver's License; must be fully graduated/unrestricted
• Driver's abstract; issued within the last 90 days
• Valid Driver's course certificate (CEVO); issued within the last 2 years
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check; issued within the last 90 days
• Confirmation of HEP. B vaccination
• Additional training and/or education is highly valued

Salary: $28.14 - $35.53 Hourly as per the CUPE 3324 Collective Agreement.

While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently—without AI assistance—to ensure a fair and equitable process.

Medavie Health Services is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

We're recognized as one of Canada's best places to work and are a leading provider of health solutions and insurance for 1 in 10 Canadians.

Full careers. Full lives.

Medavie is a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in healthcare delivery, benefits management, health management, and primary care. Backed by the strength of a team of 8,500+ professionals from coast to coast, we’re committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest. Medavie provides all-in-one private health insurance, public health administration, emergency medical services as Canada's largest contracted provider, as well as primary care, community health, mental health and addictions solutions, medical communications, and clinical training.

As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, certified by Imagine Canada for philanthropy and community engagement, and Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.