Primary Care Paramedic

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic for the Emergency Health Services division in Provost. You will assess emergency scenes, transport patients when required, and lead BLS crews while delivering clinical care.

You must maintain equipment per APH standards and travel to remote locations in all weather conditions. The role requires non-restricted ACOP PCP registration, current BCLS CPR, and a valid Class 4 Alberta Licence with a clean 5-year abstract.

Qualifications

• Non-restricted ACOP PCP registration in good standing.
• Current BCLS CPR certification.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with clean driving record (5-year abstract, ≤6 demerits).
• F.A.R.E. test completed within 6 months prior to application, Lifemark verification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergencies and patient conditions; transport when needed.
• Administer minor medications and provide BLS care.
• Lead the BLS crew during transport and at scenes.
• Maintain ambulances and NET units per APH standards.
• Travel to remote locations in all weather conditions.

Education

ACOP PCP registration

BCLS CPR certification

Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence

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

Tools

Lifemark FARE verification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This position is eligible for RCIF funding may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

Description:

As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) with ALTA Paramedic Health (APH), 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 APH standards. The working environment for a PCP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and 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:

Core/Flex

Primary Location:

EMS Provost

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

02-OCT-2026

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

12-OCT-2026

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 candidates who do not currently hold a clinical position within ALTA Paramedic Health (APH) (including VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, and Community Paramedic roles). The F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of application. ALTA Paramedic Health (APH) may verify results with Lifemark to confirm successful completion. 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 should provide any post-secondary education or training at the time of application for it to be considered during the selection process.