Primary Care Paramedic

CDSB; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension

Group health benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

CDSB in Ontario is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic to provide urgent patient care and oversee transport to treatment facilities. You will drive emergency vehicles under applicable regulations and directives, ensuring safety and timely coordination with dispatch.

The role includes maintaining essential patient and administrative documentation and following policy standards. The position requires certification as a Primary Care Paramedic and the ability to meet full-time employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualification for full-time employment as a Primary Care Paramedic.
• Certification as a Primary Care Paramedic by Health Sciences North Centre for Prehospital Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary patient care and transport ill or injured persons to facilities.
• Provide care under the Base Hospital Medical Director per standards and CQI program.
• Drive emergency vehicles safely in all weather and per traffic regulations.
• Maintain contact with CACC regarding vehicle status and patient transport.
• Complete and distribute required patient and administrative documentation.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Vehicle operation

Documentation

Education

Primary Care Paramedic certification

Full-time eligibility

Job description

Reporting to: Commander of Operations
Salary: $43.14 - $45.71

We are currently accepting resumes from candidates graduating in Spring 2026 from an accredited Paramedic program. Foreign nationals are welcome to apply. To determine appropriate work permit/program, please visit www.canada.ca/come-to-canada

SUMMARY

The CDSB vision is to further develop a district service environment that is responsive to community needs, which values the individuality of its residents, is respectful to all who receive and deliver services, and fosters personal and professional growth and teamwork among all employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

• Provide Primary Patient Care while ensuring the safe and timely land transportation of ill or injured persons and passengers to, from and between medical treatment facilities, residences and other locations.
• Provide Primary Patient Care and controlled acts under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director, and in accordance with the Patient Care Standards and procedures set out by the Ministry of Health, legislation, regulations and CQI Program.
• Drive emergency vehicles in all weather conditions, in a safe and secure manner, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and the Cochrane District EMS Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Maintain contact and comply with direction from Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC) at all times regarding the vehicle movement, vehicle status, vehicle availability, vehicle location, call assignments and the transportation of patients to medical facilities or required destinations.
• Complete and distribute, in a timely fashion, all required patient and administrative documentation as specified in the Ambulance Act, Regulations, Standards, Departmental and Base Hospital Policies and Procedures, including Ambulance Call Reports, Incident Reports and Vehicle Accident Reports.
• Perform other related duties as may be required and/or directed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Qualification for full‑time employment as a Primary Care Paramedic in accordance with the Ambulance Act and other applicable legislation
• Certification as a Primary Care Paramedic by Health Sciences North Centre for Prehospital Care

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Satisfactory criminal records check
• Travel will be required

WHAT WE OFFER

• Employer matched pension plan (OMERS)
• Employer sponsored group health benefits (including optical, dental, drug, and extended health benefits) for full‑time employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan, available to spouses and dependents

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The CDSB operates in accordance with the French Language Services policy.

The CDSB does not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

CDSB welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. The Cochrane District Services Board is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs.

The Board supports diversity in the work environment and ensures that applications from members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the diversification of our workplace are encouraged to apply.

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