Primary Care Paramedic - Geraldton (Temporary Full-Time)

Thunder Bay; Greenstone; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Thunder Bay seeks a Primary Care Paramedic to perform patient assessment, treatment, and monitoring during transport, under EMS supervision. The role emphasizes adherence to BLS/ALS standards, documentation, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include rapid response, triage, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with CACC. Candidates must meet regulatory qualifications and pass required police checks.

Qualifications

• Must meet the qualifications for primary care paramedic as stipulated in the Ambulance Act regulations.
• Must complete mandatory training specified by MOHLTC and Superior North EMS.

Responsibilities

• Respond to ambulance calls within required timeframes and report movements to CACC.
• Assess environmental and patient safety needs; provide patient triage and care.
• Administer care per BLS/ALS standards and keep documentation per Ontario standards.
• Maintain and restock equipment, vehicles, and base stations; ensure safety compliance.
• Communicate availability and vehicle status to CACC; adhere to OHSA.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Primary Care Paramedic

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent – EMS Operations, is responsible for performing patient assessment, treatment, and monitoring tasks, which include controlled medical acts while providing safe and timely transport in accordance with the applicable Acts.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to ambulance calls within a specified timeframe and reports each movement of ambulance or emergency response unit immediately to Central Ambulance Communication Centres (CACC) as required by Superior North EMS policies and procedures.
• Assesses environmental risks and responds to patient(s) and personal safety needs.
• Conducts patient triage assessment and evaluation.
• Administers to and provides patient care in accordance with Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards (BLS PCS), Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards (ALS PCS), and all other required Standards as set by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch.
• Provides documentation, including ambulance call reports and incident/collision reports as required and as per the Ontario Ambulance Documentation Standards.
• Cleans, maintains, restocks and/or decontaminates equipment, supplies, vehicles and base stations as required.
• Complies with direction from CACC regarding safe transportation of patients.
• Advises CACC of availability of vehicle and location as required by the BLS PCS; ensures CACC is notified whenever a vehicle is removed from service for repair or maintenance.
• Works safely and in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Participates in public relations/education programs.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Must meet the qualifications for primary care paramedic as stipulated in the regulations of the Ambulance Act, as amended
• Must meet minimum standards and complete mandatory training specified by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch, and Superior North EMS

Skills/Abilities:

• Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “F” driver's licence or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• Must have the ability to work safely and within the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Assets:

• One to two years’ experience as a primary care paramedic

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be authorized by the pre-hospital care program as a primary care paramedic
• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)
• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Prior to commencing employment, must provide documentary evidence of having undergone a one-step tuberculosis skin test

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

The City of Thunder Bay providesexceptional quality of life to those wholive, work, and play in Thunder Bay–a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay isrich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value ourhigh quality of lifeand promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all