Primary Care Paramedic and Advanced Care Paramedic Positions

Medavie; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC, a subsidiary of Medavie Health Services, seeks a graduate paramedic to join its Nova Scotia operations. You must be eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine and possess a NS Class 4 Driver’s License for ambulance work.

The role supports emergency and non-emergency medical calls across the province, with orientation set to begin November 17, 2026. Applicants must provide required documents and complete CEVO training as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited paramedic program and be eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine by the application deadline.
• NS Class 4 Driver’s License or equivalent that authorizes you to drive an ambulance (provide a copy).
• A copy of your five-year driving abstract dated within 90 days of application deadline.
• Criminal background check and vulnerable sector search dated within 90 days of application deadline.
• Proof of successful paramedic physical abilities testing (PC-PAT/OPPAT) completed in last 12 months.
• CEVO 4 or 5 online driving safety course.
• Three professional references available (at least 1 preceptor reference preferred).

Responsibilities

• Panel interview as part of the pre-screening process.
• EMC’s orientation will begin November 17, 2026.

Education

Graduate of an accredited paramedic program

Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine

NS Class 4 Driver’s License

Job description

Position Type:

Permanent

Closing date:

2026-11-01

Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government’s Emergency Health Services (EHS) Operations division and the Department of Health and Wellness. As well, EMC operates TeleHealth/811 medical communications for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for the Department of Health.

We access all communities in Nova Scotia in a timely and efficient manner with our fleet of more than 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations. We respond to 165,000+ calls annually across the province, which are actively managed through the EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre, the hub of all emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls.

The EHS Operations LifeFlight program provides even greater accessibility by responding to patients on scene or through inter-facility transports by our critical care team via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance.

In addition, paramedics in Nova Scotia participate in various programs both urban and rural such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations, to name a few.

Nature and Scope:

We access all communities in Nova Scotia in a timely and efficient manner with our fleet of more than 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations. We respond to 165,000+ calls annually across the province, which are actively managed through the EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre, the hub of all emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls.

In addition, paramedics in Nova Scotia participate in various programs both urban and rural such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations, to name a few.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You must be a graduate of an accredited paramedic program and be eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine by the application deadline.

Below lists all documents required in your application:

• Cover Letter and Resume that includes paramedic program dates and experience.
• Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine. Visit: https://www.nsrop.ca/ for more information
• NS Class 4 Driver’s License or equivalent that authorizes you to drive an ambulance (provide a copy of both front and back)
• A copy of your five-year driving abstract dated within 90 days of application deadline
• Criminal background check and vulnerable sector search dated within 90 days of application deadline
• Proof of successful paramedic physical abilities testing ( PC-PAT/OPPAT ) that has been completed in the last 12 months. PCPATs can be completed at LifeMark Physiotherapy in Bayer’s Lake, Halifax. To book an appointment please call [phone] and ask for the pre-employment paramedic physical abilities test.
• CEVO ® 4 or 5 - online driving safety course. For more information: http://coachingsystems.com/product/cevo-5-ambulance-online/
• 3 Professional References Available - At least 1 Preceptor reference is preferred. Reference checks will be conducted electronically via Workday and reference letters are not required.

The pre-screening session will consist of the following:

• Panel interview

EMC’s next orientation will begin November 17, 2026.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, races, perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify.