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Paramedic Services

Community Well-Being

Lionel E. Lalonde Centre

Permanent positions

2

CUPE 4705 Inside Unit

80 hours bi-weekly

Yes

Group IWEM 2 - $45.35 to $50.06 per hour

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• OMERS Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Initiatives
• Please note the following important requirement: A Vulnerable Sector Check is required for this position. This will be requested by the Hiring Manager only if you are selected as the candidate of choice. Kindly do not submit your Vulnerable Sector Check with your application.

Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services’ catchment area is 9,221 square kilometres and we respond to approximately 32,000 calls per year. Our service employs Primary Care Paramedics, Advanced Care Paramedics and Community Paramedics. We have an established Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) team which provides emergency medical care in the field to police officers or citizens who become injured or ill during tactical operations.

Our deployment model includes a central and reporting stations. Our central start location and headquarters is located in Azilda with six posts located in the Long Lake and Minnow Lake areas, on Van Horne Street, Leon Avenue, and in Coniston. The five reporting locations are in Levack, Chelmsford, Val Therese, Capreol and Walden. Our fleet includes ambulances, Paramedic Response Units and a Remote Response Unit.

• Provide Primary and Advanced emergency medical care while ensuring the safe and timely land transportation of ill or injured persons to, from and between medical treatment facilities.
• Perform Primary and Advanced emergency medical care and controlled acts under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director, and in accordance with the patient care standards and procedures set out by the Ministry of Health, legislation, regulations and Quality Assurance program.
• Perform Primary/Advanced emergency medical care as indicated above when functioning as a first responder.
• Drive emergency vehicles in all weather conditions, in a safe and secure manner, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and Division policies and procedures.
• Maintain contact and comply with direction from the Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC), at all times, regarding vehicle movements, status of ambulances, call assignments and the transportation of patients to medical facilities or required destination.
• Complete, in a timely manner, all required patient and administrative documentation specified in the Ambulance Act, Regulations, Standards, Divisional and base hospital policies and practices, including Ambulance Call Report forms. Ensure safekeeping of patient records.
• Liaise with CACC, families, base hospital staff, police, fire and other health professionals/agencies to ensure relevant patient information is collected.
• Provide a detailed patient report to appropriate medical staff (e.g., physician, nurse, etc.) at the receiving Facility.
• Inspect the ambulance and all equipment at the start and throughout the shift to ensure they are in proper working order, and in a clean and sanitary condition. Carry out housekeeping duties within the ambulance stations and ambulance vehicles, ensuring the areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary condition.
• Check and ensure the vehicle is stocked at all times with adequate supplies and equipment.
• Ensure vehicles, stations, equipment, supplies and controlled drugs are maintained in a safe and secure manner at all times.
• Participate in mandatory training programs, continuing medical education programs, quality assurance programs and divisional training programs, as required.
• Assist with and provide preceptor activities in support of Advanced Life Support training.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as may be required.

• Successful completion of a diploma in Emergency Care/Paramedicine from a Community College in Ontario.
• EMCA or A-EMCA certified by the Ministry of Health.
• Certification as an Advanced Care Paramedic in the Province of Ontario in accordance with all Patient Care Standards and Medical Directives.
• Possess CPR certificate.
• One (1) year experience as a Primary Care Paramedic.
• Experience working with an Advanced Life Support preceptor is considered an asset.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort required to treat and move patients, deliver medical equipment or sort inventory at station and in ambulance.
• Good knowledge and application of BLS/ALS Patient Care Standards, Base Hospital Policy and Procedures, related Acts and Regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members and make decisions in an emergency situation.
• Possess good map reading abilities and initiative toward enhancing local geographical knowledge.
• Possess professional advanced driving skills combined with compliance to the Highway Traffic Act.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and exercise sound judgement in an emergency environment.
• Ability to work closely with entire healthcare team.
• Ability to identify patient treatment needs through adequate assessment and provide appropriate care in accordance with the Advanced Life Support Standards and base hospital certification.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, the public, other ambulance services, base and receiving hospitals in a courteous and effective manner.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing. French verbal and written skills an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Provide, at own cost, a current Criminal Records Check.
• May require the use of a personal or CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, must hold and maintain a driver's licence that authorizes the person to drive an ambulance, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity range of pay: IWEM Group 1 - $40.35 to $45.06 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

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All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and equitable work environment and our City welcomes qualified applicants from anywhere. To learn more about working in Canada, visit this webpage: Applicants Living Outside of Canada (greatersudbury.ca)

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