Primary Care Paramedics

Thompson Economic Diversification Group; Thompson; On-site; CAD 77,925 - 112,585; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Retention Allowance of $11,000

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision

Structured wage progression

Northern incentives

Job summary

Thompson Fire & Emergency Services is seeking motivated individuals for the role of Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). This position offers competitive compensation, including overtime and northern incentives, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Successful candidates will provide emergency medical services and pre-hospital care in Manitoba's fourth largest city. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications including a PCP license and BLS certification. The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work shifts, including holidays.

Qualifications

• Must provide valid Vulnerable Sector Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks.
• Experience providing emergency medical care within the PCP scope.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls safely and timely.
• Perform patient assessments including history taking and vital signs.
• Complete patient care reports and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintain ambulances and medical equipment.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to meet physical and medical fitness requirements

Ability to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Education

Graduate of a recognized Primary Care Paramedic program

Current registration and licensure as a Primary Care Paramedic

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current CPR – Healthcare Provider (HCP)

Valid Class 4 MB driver’s license with air brake endorsement

Job description

The City of Thompson’s Fire and Emergency Services Department is seeking motivated, community minded professionals to join our department as Primary Care Paramedics (PCP). Our department provides EMS and fire protection to Manitoba’s fourth largest City.

The successful candidates will provide emergency paramedical services, pre-hospital and community based medical care within scope of practice, patient transport in accordance with provincial legislation.

Why Join Thompson Fire & Emergency Department?

In addition to meaningful, front-line emergency service work experience, the City of Thompson offers an attractive compensation package designed to recognize the skills, commitment, and challenges of working in a northern and remote community. The position is unionized under Local 2200 IAFF.

Compensation, Incentives & Wage Progression

The City of Thompson offers a competitive and transparent compensation package, including structured wage progression and northern incentives.

• Hourly Rate of Pay: As outlined below (effective January 2026)
• Annual Retention Allowance: $11,000
• Bi-weekly Remoteness Allowance, paid every pay period
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision care and pension plan.
• Overtime, benefits, shift premiums, and pension in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Salary: Primary Care Paramedic (PCP): $77,925.12 to $112,585.20 per year*

*PCPs are hired as Probationary employees and may progress to the First-Class PCP within twenty-four (24) months of service, subject to satisfactory performance and completion of required training.

Key Duties

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls in a safe, professional, and timely manner.
• Perform patient assessments, including history taking, vital signs, and physical examinations.
• Provide emergency medical care within the Primary Care Paramedic scope of practice, including basic life support, medication administration, airway management, and patient stabilization.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, partner agencies, dispatch, hospitals, and receiving facilities.
• Complete patient care reports, maintain patient confidentiality and other required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain ambulances, medical equipment, and supplies, ensuring readiness for response.
• Participate in training, continuing education, and skills maintenance as required by licensing and medical oversight.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Primary Care Paramedic program.
• Current registration and licensure as a Primary Care Paramedic in the Province of MB or ability to transfer equivalent out- of- province license to MB, COPR.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current CPR – Healthcare Provider (HCP).
• Valid Class 4 MB driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
• Must provide valid Vulnerable Sector Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet and maintain physical and medical fitness requirements for paramedic duties.
• Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click on the apply now column at the top right of the page, send detailed resumes outlining experience, education, qualifications and references:

Posting will remain until all positions are filled. Short-listed candidates only will be contacted for the next step in the recruitment process. Those requiring assistance with application process should call 204-677-7924 or send email as seen below.

Human Resources

City of Thompson

226 Mystery Lake Road

Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6

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