Registered PCP-Paramedic

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) to join their team. In this physically demanding role, you will assess emergency scenes, transport patients, and provide essential clinical care. You will operate ambulances and ensure all necessary equipment is available and functioning. The position involves working in challenging environments, including remote locations and adverse weather conditions. If you are passionate about emergency medical services and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Vehicle Provided

Flexible Shift Patterns

Union Benefits

Qualifications

• Registered PCP-Paramedic with non-restricted registration in good standing.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and transport patients as needed.
• Ensure ambulances are properly stocked and equipped.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient Assessment

Emergency Scene Management

Medication Administration

Education

Non-restricted registration with Alberta College of Paramedics

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Tools

Ambulance

Medical Equipment

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Description:

As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), 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 may treat patients by administering minor medications, basic life support (BLS) airway adjuncts, and semi-automated defibrillation. You may also lead the BLS 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 a PCP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, 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 bodily fluids.

The working conditions for a PCP are physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105 lbs while transporting and transferring patients, supplies, and equipment. You must also be able to endure frequent, simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally, standing, sitting for extended periods, bending, twisting, side-carrying up to 20 lbs in each hand, and assuming awkward positions are required.

Position Details:

• Classification: Registered PCP-Paramedic 2190
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: South Zone Casual
• Primary Location: Coaldale Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 11-JUL-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 20-APR-2025
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

Compensation:

• Minimum Salary: $28.42
• Maximum Salary: $35.87

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Minimum 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 - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP)
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent, with a five-year driver abstract current within six months, and no more than six demerits prior to starting
• Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via Lifemark, completed within six months prior to application

Additional Qualifications: As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference is given to candidates with EMS experience in metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environments, and in other healthcare and public safety areas. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is an asset and will be considered during the selection process.