Primary Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) to assess emergency scenes, transport patients, and lead BLS crews during transport or at scenes. The role involves ensuring ambulances and NET units are stocked per standards and traveling to remote locations under demanding conditions.

Candidates must hold ACOP PCP registration, BCLS CPR, a valid Class 4 Alberta Licence, and pass the F.A.R.E. test.

Qualifications

• ACOP PCP registration is required and in good standing.
• BCLS CPR certification required.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with clean driving record.
• Proof of F.A.R.E. test required for applicants without prior clinical position.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients and transport ill or injured patients between locations.
• Lead BLS crew during transport or at emergency scenes.
• Ensure ambulances and NET units are stocked and equipped per standards.
• Travel to remote locations and work in challenging conditions, including exposure to hazards.

Education

ACOP Primary Care Paramedic registration

BCLS CPR certification

Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence

F.A.R.E. test

Job description

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

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, using basic life support (BLS) airway adjuncts, and providing semi-automated defibrillation. You may also lead the BLS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes.You will assist in ensuring that ambulances or other transport vehicles, including non-emergent transport (NET) units, are properly stocked and equipped in accordance with established standards.The working environment for a PCP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will be required 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 PCP role is physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105 lbs while transporting and transferring patients, supplies, and equipment. You must also be able to endure frequent simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally, you must stand and sit for extended periods, as well as bend, twist, side-carry up to 20 lbs in each hand, and assume awkward positions.

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2190)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Calgary Division EMS - Calgary Metro
• Primary Location: EMS Headquarters - Calgary
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.67
• Maximum Salary: $42.51
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2190)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Calgary Division EMS - Calgary Metro
• Primary Location: EMS Headquarters - Calgary
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $33.67
• Maximum Salary: $42.51
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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 (BCLS) CPR certification.Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence, or equivalent, and provide a five (5)-year driver abstract, current within six (6) months and with no more than six (6) demerits, prior to commencing work.Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, verified by a certificate provided by Lifemark, is required for applicants who do not already hold a clinical position (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, or Community Paramedic).The F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of the job offer. For more information about the F.A.R.E. test and to book an evaluation, visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services.Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of the start date.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

EMS experience in a metro, suburban rural, or IFT environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Additional post-secondary program completion is an asset. Proof of program completion is required at the time of application for it to be considered during the selection process.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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