Registered PCP-Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is looking for a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) to assess emergencies, transport patients, and lead BLS crews. The role requires non-restricted ACOP registration, CPR certification, and valid class 4 Alberta Operator License. Candidates must manage demanding and variable environments while ensuring the proper medical care for patients. Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience. This position offers a casual/relief employment class, with a salary range of $28.42 to $35.87.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent.
• Must obtain a current driver's abstract with no more than six demerits.
• Preference for candidates with previous EMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients.
• Transport ill or injured patients.
• Lead Basic Life Support crew during patient transport.

Skills

Non-restricted registration in good standing with ACOP as PCP

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) certification

Valid class 4 Alberta Operator License

Ability to perform full operational duties

Previous EMS experience

Education

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

Post-secondary education credentials

Job description

Your Opportunity

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, 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 a PCP 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.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: Registered PCP-Paramedic 2190
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: South Zone Casual
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 03‑FEB‑2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 09‑NOV‑2025
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $28.42
• Maximum Salary: $35.87
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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 (CPR) certification
• Must hold or be able to obtain a valid class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent and a five‑year driver abstract current within six months with no more than six demerits prior to commencing work
• Proof of the successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via the certificate provided by the Lifemark organization for those who do not already hold a clinical position within AHS EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic). The F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six months prior to the date of your application. Alberta Health Services EMS may verify results with Lifemark to ensure the candidate has successfully completed the test. Please contact Lifemark at www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services to find more information on the F.A.R.E. test and how to book your evaluation.
• Candidate must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of the start date

Additional Required Qualifications

• As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, or inter‑facility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety.
• Completion of additional post‑secondary programs is considered an asset.
• Applicants should provide post‑secondary education credentials for them to be considered during the selection process.