Primary Care Paramedic (Part-Time)

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal corporation is seeking part-time primary care paramedics in Ontario's Northwestern region. Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment, and safe transport while adhering to legislation. Ideal candidates must have experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a valid driver's licence. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a matching pension plan, vacation pay, and opportunities for career progression. Applications are encouraged from diverse communities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Matching pension plan (optional)

Vacation pay and paid holidays

Physical fitness/gym membership subsidy

Tuition reimbursement program

Free parking

Employee wellness program

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Ontario Class 'F' driver’s licence.
• One to two years’ experience as a primary care paramedic.
• Ability to work safely within Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and provide medical treatment.
• Ensure safe transport in accordance with legislation.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Qualifications for primary care paramedic

Mandatory training by Ministry of Health

Job description

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay has a rewarding opportunity for Part‑time Primary Care Paramedics!

Work Location: Thunder Bay

The Opportunity

Part‑time primary care paramedic opportunities exist in Thunder Bay, Armstrong, Shuniah, Conmee, Upsala, Longlac, Nakina, Geraldton, Red Rock, Nipigon, Terrace Bay, Schreiber, Marathon, or Manitouwadge.

As a part‑time Paramedic, you will be 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 legislation.

Ideal Candidate

• 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.
• One to two years’ experience as a primary care paramedic.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “F” driver’s licence or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to work safely and within the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Great Tangible Benefits

As an employee with the Corporation, you will receive the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Matching pension plan (optional)
• 14% in lieu of benefits (after completing probationary period)
• Vacation pay and paid holidays
• Physical fitness/gym membership subsidy
• Uniform allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)
• Free parking
• Employee family assistance program (EFAP)
• Employee wellness program, including peer‑to‑peer initiatives/supports
• Corporate training & leadership development
• Career progression opportunities (i.e. community paramedicine, advanced care paramedics, educators, logistics, management)
• Variety of shift schedules (straight day (full‑time), rotating, 12 hour, staggered, with some stations offering 7 days on and off rotations)
• Opportunities also exist to work in excess of part‑time hours

Why SNEMS?

With over 200 front‑line paramedics who are highly skilled and trained, SNEMS provides unwavering dedication, compassion, and medical attention to a variety of injuries and conditions. We are a community‑minded professional service committed to providing the best care possible.

The Future of SNEMS & Our Transformational Journey

Plans are underway to implement a number of transformational recommendations as part of an evidence‑based Master Plan, which include:

• Modernizing the organizational design of SNEMS
• Modern District stations – 10‑year replacement plan
• Ramping up community paramedicine
• Maximizing alternative pathways, and more.

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

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

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.