Primary Care Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Town of Cardston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic in Cardston, Alberta. The role involves assessing emergency situations, transporting patients, and delivering clinical care while ensuring EMS vehicles are equipped. Mandatory qualifications include registration with ACOP, CPR certification, and completion of the F.A.R.E. test. This position offers a demanding work environment requiring physical endurance and availability for varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Non-restricted registration in good standing with ACOP as a PCP.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR certification is mandatory.
• Proof of completion of F.A.R.E. test is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and transport patients as needed.
• Lead BLS crew in providing clinical care during transport.
• Ensure EMS vehicles are properly stocked and equipped.

Skills

Non-restricted registration with ACOP

Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR certification

Ability to lift up to 105 lbs

Valid class 4 Alberta Operator License

Education

Completion of post-secondary education

Tools

Lifemark F.A.R.E. test

Job description

Overview

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.

Position details

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2190)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Cardston
• Primary Location: Cardston Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 13-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-SEP-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: $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.