Primary Care Paramedic(s)

City of Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of paramedics providing crucial emergency medical services in the Greater Sudbury area. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives while working in a dynamic environment. As a part-time paramedic, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality emergency care, driving ambulances under various conditions, and maintaining equipment and documentation. The City of Greater Sudbury values your skills and offers a supportive workplace with opportunities for growth, training, and community involvement. If you're a recent graduate or an experienced paramedic, this is your chance to contribute to the safety and well-being of your community.

Benefits

8% pay in lieu of benefits

OMERS Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Completion of a diploma in Emergency Care/Paramedicine from an Ontario Community College.
• EMCA or A-EMCA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care and transport patients safely.
• Drive emergency vehicles and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Emergency Medical Care

CPR Certification

Communication Skills

Advanced Driving Skills

BLS Patient Care Standards

Stress Management

Education

Diploma in Emergency Care/Paramedicine

EMCA or A-EMCA Certification

Primary Care Paramedic Certification

Job description

If you are a recent or upcoming paramedic graduate, you are eligible to apply!

Division: Paramedic Services
Department: Community Safety
Initial Reporting Location: Lionel E. Lalonde Centre

Job Status: Regular Part Time Positions
Number of Vacancies: Recruitment Pool
Affiliation: Inside Unit
Hours of Work: Up to 48 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Yes
Range of Pay: IWEM Group 1 - $34.82 to $43.60 per hour

Benefits/Extras:

• 8% pay in lieu of benefits
• Eligible for OMERS Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness initiatives

A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.

Dates for our Spring recruitment are as follows:

A mandatory written test will be scheduled for January 29 and 30, 2025.
Interviews and Driving Tests will be scheduled from February 11-14, 2025.
Orientation is to begin on May 5, 2025.

About Paramedic Services:
Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services’ catchment area is 9,221 square kilometres and we respond to approximately 32,000 calls per year. Our service employs Primary Care Paramedics, Advanced Care Paramedics, and Community Paramedics. We have an established Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) team which provides emergency medical care in the field to police officers or citizens who become injured or ill during tactical operations.

Our deployment model includes a central and reporting stations. Our central start location and headquarters is located in Azilda with six posts located in the Long Lake and Minnow Lake areas, on Van Horne Street, Leon Avenue, and in Coniston. The five reporting locations are in Levack, Chelmsford, Val Therese, Capreol, and Walden.

Characteristic Duties: Under the general supervision of the Platoon Superintendent.

1. Provide Primary emergency medical care while ensuring the safe and timely land transportation of ill or injured persons to, from, and between medical treatment facilities.
2. Perform Primary emergency medical care and controlled acts under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director, and in accordance with the patient care standards and procedures set out by the Ministry of Health, legislation, regulations, and Quality Assurance program.
3. Drive emergency vehicles in all weather conditions, in a safe and secure manner, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and the Department's policies and procedures.
4. Maintain contact and comply with direction from the Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC) regarding vehicle movements, status of ambulances, call assignments, and the transportation of patients.
5. Complete, in a timely manner, all required patient and administrative documentation specified in the Ambulance Act, Regulations, Standards, Departmental and base hospital policies and practices.
6. Inspect the ambulance and all equipment at the start and throughout the shift to ensure they are in proper working order and in a clean and sanitary condition.
7. Ensure vehicles, stations, equipment, supplies, and controlled drugs are maintained in a safe and secure manner at all times.
8. Participate in mandatory training programs, continuing medical education programs, quality assurance programs, and departmental training programs, as required.
9. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation.
10. Perform other related duties as may be required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a diploma in Emergency Care/Paramedicine from a Community College in Ontario.
• EMCA or A-EMCA certified by the Ministry of Health (or pending A-EMCA certification).
• Certification as a Primary Care Paramedic in Ontario.
• Possess CPR certificate.
• Up to six (6) months of related experience.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort required to treat and move patients.
• Good knowledge and application of BLS Patient Care Standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members and make decisions in an emergency situation.
• Possess professional advanced driving skills combined with compliance to the Highway Traffic Act.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and exercise sound judgement.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing. French verbal and written skills an asset.

How To Apply

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Click on the Apply for Job button.
• Follow the step-by-step application process.
• Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.