Registered PCP-Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Town of McLennan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Registered PCP-Paramedic in the scenic northern Alberta. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your clinical practice while enjoying the diverse landscapes of the region. With competitive pay and benefits, including a Remote Retention Allowance, you will engage in critical emergency response, patient assessment, and transport. The position demands physical resilience and adaptability to various environments. If you're passionate about making a difference in emergency medical services, this is the perfect chance to advance your career while exploring the beauty of Alberta.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Alberta College of Paramedics as PCP.
• Requires current BCLS-HCP certification and Class 4 Alberta Operator License.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and transport ill or injured patients.
• Lead BLS crews and ensure EMS vehicles are stocked.

Skills

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Education

Non-restricted registration with Alberta College of Paramedics

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Class 4 Alberta Operator License

Job description

Join to apply for the Registered PCP-Paramedic role at Alberta Health Services

Your Opportunity

Grow your career under the northern lights! If you welcome a different pace of life and want to use the full scope of your clinical practice, EMS in Northern Alberta could be the right fit for you. Gain experience in our diverse northern landscape, surrounded by prairie fields, urban centers, wetlands, forests, and mountains. Alberta Health Services (AHS) offers a career that fits your lifestyle with professional growth opportunities. AHS has been recognized as a top employer and offers competitive pay, benefits, and a Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually.

Location

McLennan station is located in the Town of McLennan, in Peace Country, near Slave Lake, Grande Prairie, Peace River, and Edmonton. This is an excellent opportunity to live, work, and explore northern Alberta. International applicants with valid work visas and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Role Description

As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients, transport ill or injured patients, operate ambulances, and may administer minor medications and basic life support. You will lead BLS crews and ensure EMS vehicles are properly stocked. The environment is physically demanding and involves exposure to various weather conditions, hazards, and remote locations. You must be able to lift up to 105 lbs, kneel, bend, and carry weights, and work in awkward positions.

Position Details

• Classification: Registered PCP-Paramedic 2190
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Location: McLennan EMS
• FTE: 1.00
• Type: Temporary Full Time
• Start Date: 16-MAY-2025
• End Date: 25-AUG-2025
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, days, evenings, nights, weekends, on call
• Salary: $28.42 - $35.87/hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Non-restricted registration with Alberta College of Paramedics as PCP
• Current BCLS-HCP certification
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent with a recent driver abstract
• Successful completion of F.A.R.E. test within the last 6 months
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector search (within 90 days)

Preferred Qualifications

• EMS experience in various environments
• Additional post-secondary education

Additional Information

Applicants should review the full job posting for detailed requirements and benefits. International applicants and new graduates are welcome.