Primary Care Paramedic

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton seeks a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) to work frontline in EHS Operations. The role involves assessing scenes, transporting patients, and leading BLS crews in dynamic conditions across the region.

You will ensure ambulances and non-emergency units are properly stocked per established standards. Eligible candidates hold ACOP PCP registration, current BCLS CPR, a valid Class 4 licence with a clean driving abstract, and FARЕ/Lifemark certification as required.

Qualifications

• Non-restricted ACOP PCP registration in good standing.
• Current BCLS CPR certification.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with a five-year abstract and ≤6 demerits.
• F.A.R.E. test completed or eligible; Lifemark certificate required if not in a clinical role.
• Must meet physical and operational requirements for the start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients and coordinate transport.
• Operate ambulances and other transport modes as needed.
• Lead BLS crew during patient transport or at scenes.
• Ensure ambulances and NET units are stocked and equipped per standards.

Skills

ACOP PCP registration

BCLS CPR

Class 4 Licence

Driver abstract

F.A.R.E. test

Lifemark certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity

As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), you will work as a front-line healthcare provider in EHS Operations. A successful applicant may work throughout the Edmonton area. A successful applicant will work in a variety of roles such as front-line ambulance work. The successful applicant will conduct themselves respectfully with members of the public, colleagues and allied services. The ability to follow direction is considered a key strength. The successful applicant may work several shift patterns. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. EHS may share candidate information with EHS Operations hiring teams throughout the province.

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 with 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

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2190)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: EHS Alberta
• Primary Location: EMS HQ - EDM Suburban Rural
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 18-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 28-JUN-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, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence (or equivalent), along with a five (5)-year driver abstract dated within six (6) months prior to commencing work, with no more than six (6) demerits. Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, verified by a certificate from Lifemark, is required for all applicants who do not currently hold a clinical position (including VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, and Community Paramedic roles). The F.A.R.E. test must be completed within six (6) months of the application date. Verification of results may be conducted through Lifemark. For more information or to book your evaluation, please visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services. Candidates must meet all physical and operational requirements of the role by the start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference is given to those with previous EHS 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 should provide documentation supporting their qualifications with their submission.