Primary Care Paramedic

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) to assess emergency scenes, transport patients, and lead BLS care during interfacility moves. You will ensure ambulances and NET units are stocked to standards and operate in challenging environments across various weather and terrains in Alberta.

The role requires non-restricted ACOP PCP registration, BCLS CPR, a Class 4 Alberta Licence, and a valid Lifemark FARE/test verification within six months of start.

Qualifications

• ACOP PCP registration in good standing required.
• Current BCLS CPR certification.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence or eligible.
• Five-year driving abstract dated within six months, ≤6 demerits.
• F.A.R.E. test completed within six months; Lifemark verification may be required.
• Must meet physical and operational requirements by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients and provide care as needed.
• Transport patients between scenes and facilities by ambulance.
• Lead BLS crew during patient transport and at scenes.
• Ensure ambulances/NET units are stocked and equipped per standards.
• Travel to remote locations and work in varied weather conditions.

Education

ACOP PCP registration

BCLS CPR

Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence

F.A.R.E. test (Lifemark certificate)

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This position is eligible for RCIF funding and may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $13,000 over 12 months. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

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: Emergency Health Services Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2190) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Hardisty Core/Flex Primary Location: Hardisty Health/MentalHlth Ctr 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: 01-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 09-SEP-2027 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: $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 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. Applicants must provide proof of program completion for any post-secondary education or training at the time of application for it to be considered during the selection process.