Registered ACP-Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Town of Vegreville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta is looking for an Advanced Care Paramedic to assess and transport patients, operate ambulances, and provide critical care. This demanding role requires registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics, valid CPR certification, and the ability to handle physically challenging conditions. Ideal candidates will have previous EMS experience and meet all operational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Non-restricted registration in good standing as an Advanced Care Paramedic with ACOP.
• Current BCLS/CPR certification required.
• Must hold a valid class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent.
• Proof of completion of the F.A.R.E. test required.
• Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties from the start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and transport patients.
• Operate ambulances or other modes of transportation.
• Administer medications and deliver clinical care.
• Lead the ALS crew during patient transport.
• Ensure EMS vehicles are properly stocked and equipped.

Skills

Non-restricted registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR)

Valid class 4 Alberta Operator License

Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.)

Previous EMS experience

Job description

Overview

As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation. You will treat patients by administering medications, advanced life support (ALS) airway adjuncts and electrical therapy. You may also lead the ALS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as non-emergent transport (NET), are properly stocked and equipped. The working environment for an ACP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will need to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g. backcountry) with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and direct exposure to bodily fluids. The working conditions for an ACP are also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105lbs, while transporting and transferring patients, supplies, and equipment. You must be able to endure frequent, simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally, you must stand and sit for extended periods, bend, twist, side-carry up to 20lbs in each hand and assume awkward positions.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients and transport ill or injured patients between facilities.
• Operate ambulances or other modes of transportation.
• Treat patients by administering medications, ALS airway adjuncts and electrical therapy.
• Lead the ALS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes (where applicable).
• Assist with ensuring EMS vehicles (including NET) are properly stocked and equipped.

Employment Details

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: Registered ACP-Paramedic 2190
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Vegreville
• Primary Location: Vegreville EMS Station
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-DEC-2025
• Temporary End Date: 01-JUN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $35.46
• Maximum Salary: $46.69
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Qualifications

• Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) certification.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a valid class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent and a five (5) year driver abstract current within six (6) months with no more than six (6) demerits prior to commencing work.
• Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via Lifemark certificate for those who do not already hold a clinical position within AHS EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic).
• F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of application. Alberta Health Services EMS may verify results with Lifemark.
• Contact Lifemark at www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services for F.A.R.E. information and booking.
• Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of start date.

Additional Qualifications

• As required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience in metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environments and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety.
• Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset.
• Applicants must provide proof of completion of post-secondary education credentials for consideration during the selection process.