Primary Care Paramedics / Part-Time District Float

Primary Care Paramedics / Part-Time District Float

Assignments throughout the District of Timiskaming / EMS Bases: Kirkland Lake, Englehart &
Haileybury
$41.83 - $44.34 per hour / Competitive benefits and OMERS pension

The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board supports individuals in need
throughout our communities by delivering Children’s Services, Emergency Medical Services, Ontario
Works, and Social Housing through the effective use of available resources and in the best interest
of the individuals we support. We are committed to serving others and treating each other through
actions and values based on integrity and respect.

The DTSSAB is responsible for the direct delivery of Land Ambulance Services within the District.
EMS Bases are in the South (Haileybury), Central (Englehart), and North (Kirkland Lake) areas.

Reporting to the EMS Deputy Chief of Operations, the Paramedic responds to emergency and
non-emergency calls to provide the full scope of timely, quality, pre-hospital emergency care to
the public while safely operating emergency vehicles and transporting patients to and from health
care facilities. The Paramedic conducts patient assessments, provides airway management,
administers oxygen, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), provides basic trauma care,
administers symptom relief medications, and performs manual external defibrillation, in addition to
performing specific controlled acts, while treating patients, co-workers and management with
integrity, respect and in a manner consistent with Legislation, Regulations, policies and
professional standards. Other related duties, as assigned. This position is unionized.

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
Successful completion of an approved post-secondary Paramedic training program (two-year
Ambulance/Emergency Health Care/Paramedicine Program, or equivalent) and Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) educational
qualification
Qualified as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), as defined by Ontario Reg. 257/00 under the
Ambulance Act
Certified by an Ontario Base Hospital Program at the PCP level to perform controlled acts and
selected Advanced Life Support (ALS) skills and qualified for CPR-Level HCP (within the past 12
months)
Meet all requisite skills and qualifications as set out by the Ambulance Act and related
Regulations, including meeting, and maintaining valid health requirements (such as current
immunization and being free from communicable diseases)
Demonstrated physical and mental abilities required to perform as a Paramedic, provide patient
care and transport
A minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training as a Paramedic is
preferred
Must successfully obtain certification, annually, from the Base Hospital training program in
order to perform designated medical acts, as specified under the Ambulance Act of Ontario and
applicable Legislation and Regulations
Possess knowledge of Basic Life Support (BLS) medical care methods, procedures and techniques,
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Patient Care Standards, Ambulance Act & Regulations, EMS operation and
base hospital systems, policies/procedures, applicable Ministry of Health policies, guidelines and
specifications related to ambulance services, base hospital, equipment, supplies, use of
medications, vehicles, base station and all other aspects that govern EMS services
Knowledge of other legislated acts which may be required during the performance of duties,
including: Coroner’s Act, Health Care Consent Act, Highway Traffic Act, Mental Health Act,
Occupational Health and Safety Act, other, is required

Additional Requirements:
Effective communication (verbal/written), excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work
well as a team member
Good judgment, sound decision-making, commendable patient-care abilities, motivated,
self-directed
Professional work ethic, reliable, ability to uphold the principles of confidentiality, positive
attitude
Computer proficiency
Bilingualism and familiarity of the local area/District are considered an asset

Commitment, ability, and willingness to:
Provide availability for a minimum of four (4) 12-hour periods (or 48-hours) every two (2)
weeks
Perform shift work, including night shift and weekends, at any and all of the base locations to
fill short-notice and pre-scheduled shifts (based on confirmed availability, which must be
maintained and remain current at all times)
Travel throughout the District to assigned locations at the incumbent’s own expense

References will be required from candidates invited to an interview, which will include written and
scenario testing. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will provide a
Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Search, Driver’s Abstract, proof of immunization and take part in
a pre-employment medical assessment and post-offer job screen, as well as meet other requirements
for employment. Requested qualifications must be satisfactory to the Employer in its sole
discretion.

Applicants will submit a cover letter and resume relating their qualifications to the position’s
requirements
Apply to https://bit.ly/dtssabcareers by 11:59 PM on May 11, 2025.

Hiring timeline: Interviews- week of May 26, 2025. Pre-employment testing- week of June 09 / June
16, 2025.
Orientation/onboarding- week of June 23, 2025.

The DTSSAB is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to
applicants with accessibility requirements at all stages of the hiring process. Please contact
Human Resources, in confidence, at hr@dtssab.com or (705) 647-7447 ext. 2226.

Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection
of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be
contacted.

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