Primary Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Taber; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic to assess and transport patients in emergency situations. The role involves operating ambulances and administering basic life support as well as maintaining emergency vehicles. This physically demanding position requires non-restricted registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics and current CPR certification. Candidates must also be capable of working under challenging conditions and pass the F.A.R.E. test. The position offers a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have non-restricted registration as a Primary Care Paramedic.
• Required to maintain a valid CPR certification.
• Must hold a valid class 4 Alberta Operator License.
• Need to complete the F.A.R.E. test within specified time frame.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients.
• Transport ill or injured patients.
• Administer minor medications and provide basic life support.
• Lead BLS crew during patient transport or emergencies.

Skills

Non-restricted registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics

Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR certification

Class 4 Alberta Operator License

Operational duties competency

Education

Completion of post-secondary education

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, basic life support (BLS) airway adjuncts, and 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 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as non‑emergent transport (NET), are properly stocked and equipped. 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 need 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 working conditions for a PCP are also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105lbs, while transporting and transferring patients, supplies, and equipment. You must be able to endure frequent, simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally, you must stand and sit for extended periods, bend, twist, side‑carry up to 20lbs 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: Taber Core/Flex
• Primary Location: Taber Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 19‑JAN‑2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 06‑FEB‑2026
• Temporary End Date: 06‑AUG‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $32.69
• Maximum Salary: $41.27
• 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 CPR certification. Must hold or be able to obtain a valid class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent and a five (5) year driver abstract current within six (6) months with no more than six (6) demerits prior to commencing work. Proof of the successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via the certificate provided by the Lifemark organization for those who do not already hold a clinical position within AHS EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic). Your F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of your application. Alberta Health Services EMS may verify results with Lifemark to ensure the candidate has successfully completed the test. Please contact Lifemark at www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services to find more information on the F.A.R.E. test and how to book your evaluation. Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of 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 completion of post‑secondary education credentials for them to be considered during the selection process.