Vehicle Equipment Supplies Service Technician

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is hiring for a Vehicle Equipment Supplies Service Technician (VESST) in Edmonton. The role involves assisting with EMS fleet maintenance, ensuring vehicle compliance, and engaging with vendors. Candidates must hold valid ACP registration and possess a Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence. The ideal candidate can manage shift work, is physically capable, and has experience in emergency medical services. Competitive salary ranging from $26.92 to $33.94 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) approved program required.
• Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with no more than six demerits.
• Completion of the F.A.R.E. test within six months from the application date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with everyday EMS Fleet maintenance schedule.
• Ensure spare vehicles are clean and fully equipped as required.
• Inspection and repair of equipment like Power Cots and suction units.

Skills

Active registration with ACP

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP)

Ability to travel on short notice

Ability to lift heavy items

Experience in emergency environments

Education

Completion of an ACP approved program

Tools

Fleet Management Software (Holman)

Fleet Ticket Management Program (FEMS)

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This is TFT VESST posting that currently runs 12 hr days and nights, 4 on 4 off rotation. This pattern could change to 8.4, 10.5 at any time. Candidate must be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Description:

As a Vehicle Equipment Supplies Service Technician (VESST), you will assist with the everyday EMS Fleet maintenance schedule and physical movements to and from vendors of fleet vehicles. The VESST will ensure that spare vehicles are clean, fully equipped and supplied as required by provincial regulations and AHS EMS inventory lists. As a VESST you are responsible for the inspection and repair of equipment (i.e. Power Cots, Power Loads, suction units). You will prioritize, schedule, and complete vehicle and medical equipment inspections and engage AHS vendors as required. As a VESST, you may be required to assist with direct patient contact and medical care, respond to disasters or large scale incidents within the province of Alberta as required. This position may require extensive standing, twisting and physical demands to perform job duties. Alberta Health Services EMS requires the 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 all applicants external to AHS or internal to AHS, who do not already hold a clinical position within AHS EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic). Your F.A.R.E. test must be completed within 6 months of 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.

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: Vehicle Equip Suppl Srv Tech
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: EDM BSOS Stn 400
• Primary Location: EMS Edmonton Zone
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-DEC-2025
• Temporary End Date: 04-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 12, 10.5, 8.4
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.92
• Maximum Salary: $33.94
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) approved program. Active registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with no more than six (6) demerits. Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test taken no more than six months from the application date.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Candidate must be able to travel on short notice, including overnight travel and out of town. Candidates must be able to be around emergencies with sick or injured patients and must be able to treat them. Candidate will be around Emergency rooms, in hospitals and exposed to bodily fluids from trauma. Candidate must be able to frequently lift heavy items to 80 lbs. Candidate must be able to occasionally lift heavy items to 105 lbs. as per the F.A.R.E. test requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with previous VESST and/or EMS experience. Preference is given to candidates with previous warehouse experience and vehicle detailing experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of six months experience using the Fleet Management Software (Holman) and Fleet Ticket Management Program (FEMS).