Registered PCP-Paramedic

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta is seeking a Registered PCP-Paramedic to join the Emergency Medical Services team. You will assess and transport patients in emergency situations, ensuring high standards of care and operational duties are met. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, with opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must have an ACOP registration and current BLS certification.

Benefits

Annual Northern Allowance up to $6,300

Reimbursement for personal travel expenses up to $1,235 per year

Qualifications

• Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) certification.
• Ability to perform full operational duties as of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients.
• Transport ill or injured patients from scenes and between facilities.
• Ensure EMS vehicles are properly stocked and equipped.

Skills

Emergency response

Patient assessment

BLS/CPR certification

EMS operations

Education

Non-restricted registration with Alberta College of Paramedics as a Primary Care Paramedic

Proof of post-secondary education credentials

Tools

Ambulance

Defibrillator

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: Gain experience in our diverse northern landscape, surrounded by expansive prairie fields, bustling urban centers, lush wetlands, boreal forests, and sprawling mountain passes. Alberta Health Services (AHS) offers a career that fits your lifestyle and provides opportunities for professional growth and development. Joining AHS means becoming part of an exceptional team. A Northern Allowance is in place with an annual maximum of $6,300, payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are eligible for an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses up to $1,235 per year. Eligible employees are reimbursed for one round trip per calendar year to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel and cannot be carried over.

Location: Fort Vermilion, Alberta — situated along the Peace River in Mackenzie County. Fort Vermilion offers scenic wilderness, growth, and development and is located near the BC and NT borders. New graduates and international applicants with valid work visas are welcome to apply.

Details

• Classification: Registered PCP-Paramedic 2190
• Unit and Program: Emergency Medical Services
• Primary Location: Fort Vermilion EMS
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-SEP-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 29-SEP-2025
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Salary: Minimum $28.42, Maximum $35.87 per hour
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients and transport ill or injured patients from scenes and between facilities.
• Operate ambulances or other EMS transportation modes; provide treatment including minor medications, BLS airway adjuncts, and semi-automated defibrillation.
• Lead the BLS crew in delivering clinical care during transport or at emergency scenes.
• Ensure EMS vehicles are properly stocked and equipped.
• Work environment involves exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, moving traffic, and industrial/agricultural equipment; travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations.
• Handle physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 105 lbs and prolonged kneeling, bending, twisting, and carrying.

Required Qualifications

• Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) certification.
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent and a five-year driver abstract current within six months with no more than six demerits.
• Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via Lifemark (no more than six months prior to application if not currently in a clinical AHS EMS position).
• Ability to perform full operational duties as of start date; Lifemark verification may be requested.

Additional Required Qualifications

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to applicants with EMS experience in metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility settings and in other health care or public safety roles.
• Completion of additional post-secondary programs is advantageous and will be considered during the selection process; applicants must provide proof of post-secondary education credentials.

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