Primary Care Paramedic

Avenue.io Inc.; Magrath; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue.io Inc. is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) to assess emergencies, manage patient transport, and lead BLS teams in fast-paced environments.

The role requires current Alberta PCP registration, BCLS CPR, and a valid Class 4 licence with a clean driving abstract. You'll work in Magrath, Alberta, with potential travel to remote areas, exposure to various weather conditions, and the ability to lift up to 105 lbs to move patients and supplies.

Qualifications

• ACOP PCP registration in good standing
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with a recent driver abstract (5 years, ≤6 demerits)
• F.A.R.E. test completed within 6 months prior to offer ( Lifemark certificate if not in a clinical role)
• F.A.R.E. test valid within the past 6 months before date of offer
• Eligible to perform full operational duties by start date

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients.
• Lead BLS crew during transport or at scenes.
• Ensure ambulances and NET units are stocked and ready.
• Travel to remote locations and endure challenging conditions.
• Maintain physical readiness for lifting and positioning of patients and equipment.

Skills

Driver's license

BCLS CPR certification

Education

ACOP PCP registration

BCLS CPR certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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: Magrath
• Primary Location: Magrath Community Health
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 22-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 8.4
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• 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:

Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, orinterfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Completion ofadditional post-secondary programs is considered an asset. Applicants must provide proofof program completion for any post-secondary education or training at the time ofapplication for it to be considered during the selection process.