Vehicle Equipment Supply Service Technician I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Vehicle Equipment Supplies Service Technician I to support daily fleet maintenance at EMS Headquarters in Calgary. You will inspect and repair medical equipment, coordinate vehicle movements with vendors, and assist with patient care during emergencies.

Preferred candidates will have ACP credentials, BCLS-HCP, and a Class 4 licence, with strong computer literacy and experience in fleet software and warehouse operations.

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.
• Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test with Lifemark.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily fleet maintenance activities and coordinate vehicle movements.
• Inspect and repair equipment such as power cots, power loads and suction units.
• Prioritize, schedule and complete vehicle and medical equipment inspections.
• Engage with approved vendors as required.
• May assist with direct patient contact and disaster response as needed.

Skills

Computer literacy

Mechanical background

Warehouse experience

Vehicle detailing

Travel readiness

Emergency response

Education

ACP approved program

ACP registration

BCLS-HCP

Class 4 Alberta Driver's Licence

Tools

Holman Fleet Software

Teams

FEMS

Fleet Board

Stryker Power Lift & Load

Job description

Vehicle Equipment Supply Service Technician I

As a Vehicle Equipment Supplies Service Technician (VESST), you will assist with daily fleet maintenance activities and coordinate the movement of vehicles to and from vendors.You will ensure that spare vehicles are clean, fully equipped, and supplied as required in accordance with established inventory standards and regulations.In this role, you will be responsible for the inspection and repair of equipment (e.g., power cots, power loads, suction units). You will prioritize, schedule, and complete vehicle and medical equipment inspections, and engage with approved vendors as required.As a VESST, you may also be required to assist with direct patient contact and support medical care, as well as respond to disasters or large-scale incidents within Alberta as needed.This position may require extensive standing, twisting, and other physical demands to perform job duties.

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: VESST I (2190)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Emergency Health Services
• Primary Location: EMS Headquarters - Calgary
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 18-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 04-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $29.42
• Maximum Salary: $37.09
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
• Classification: VESST I (2190)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Emergency Health Services
• Primary Location: EMS Headquarters - Calgary
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 18-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 04-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 12
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $29.42
• Maximum Salary: $37.09
• 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.Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, verified by a certificate from Lifemark, is required for all applicants who do not currently hold a clinical position (including VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, and Community Paramedic roles). The F.A.R.E. test must be completed within six (6) months of the application date. Verification of results may be conducted through Lifemark. For more information or to book your evaluation, please visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services.For more information or to book your evaluation, please visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Candidate may be required to travel, including overnight travel out of town. Candidate must be able to be around emergency situations with sick or injured patients and must be able to treat them. Candidate must be able to frequently lift heavy items. Candidate will be around emergency rooms in hospitals and exposed to bodily fluids from trauma.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with a strong computer literacy, mechanical background, warehouse and supply chain management experience, and vehicle detailing experience. Preference will be given to candidate with minimum 6 months’ experience using and managing the Fleet Software, Holman, Teams and FEMS. Previous experience with a Fleet Board. Previous experience with Stryker Power lift and load.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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