Primary Care Paramedic

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) to assess emergencies, transport patients between facilities, and lead BLS crews on ambulances. The role involves maintaining stocked EMS units and adapting to demanding, outdoor, and remote environments.

Required ACOP PCP registration, BCLS CPR, and Class 4 Alberta Licence with a clean abstract; F.A.R.E. testing may be required for some applicants. Physical demands are high, including lifting, bending, and long shifts.

Qualifications

• ACOP PCP registration in good standing is required.
• BCLS CPR certification required.
• Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence or equivalent with a clean five-year driving abstract.
• F.A.R.E. test completion within six months if not currently in a clinical role.
• Must meet all physical and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients and transport between facilities.
• Operate ambulances or other transport and lead BLS crew during transport.
• Ensure ambulances and NET units are stocked and equipped per standards.
• Travel to remote locations and work in varied weather and conditions.
• Physical duties include lifting up to 105 lbs and handling equipment.

Skills

BCLS CPR certification

Driver's Licence

Physical stamina

Education

ACOP PCP registration

Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence

Job 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: Linden
• Primary Location: EMS Linden
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 03-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-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: Linden
• Primary Location: EMS Linden
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 03-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-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 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 proofof program completion for any post-secondary education or training 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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