Primary Care Paramedic

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Wainwright is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic to assess emergencies, transport patients, and provide BLS care on scene and en route.

You will operate ambulances/NET units, maintain equipment, and meet strict physical requirements while working rotating days, evenings, nights and weekends in a demanding environment. This role requires travel to remote locations and adherence to ACOP standards, with a competitive hourly wage and benefits under the temporary F/T program.

Qualifications

• ACOP PCP in good standing and eligible to practice.
• BCLS CPR certification current.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with five-year abstract dated within six months, up to six demerits.
• F.A.R.E. test completed within six months of application or Lifemark certificate.
• Must meet all physical and operational requirements by start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport to facilities.
• Lead BLS crew in delivering clinical care during transport or at scenes.
• Ensure ambulances and NET units are stocked and equipped per standards.
• Travel in all weather, including remote locations, with physical demands.

Education

Non-restricted registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification

Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with 5-year driving abstract

F.A.R.E. test certificate from Lifemark

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 with 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: Wainwright Rover
Primary Location: Wainwright EMS
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
Date Available: 07-NOV-2026
Temporary End Date: 07-MAR-2028
Hours per Shift: 12
Length of Shift in weeks: 8
Shifts per cycle: 28
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
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 all applicants who do not currently hold a clinical position (including VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, and Community Paramedic roles).
• The F.A.R.E. test must be completed within six (6) months of the application date.
• Verification of results may be conducted through Lifemark.
• 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.