Primary Care Paramedic (2190)
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Job Description
As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) with Emergency Health Services, assesses emergency scenes and patients, provides emergency medical treatment, and transports ill or injured patients between emergency scenes and facilities. Responsibilities include operating ambulances and transport vehicles, administering minor medications, using basic life support airway adjuncts, providing semi-automated defibrillation, leading BLS crews during patient care, and maintaining EMS equipment readiness. The role requires working in physically demanding environments including extreme weather, remote locations, hazardous scenes, and frequent patient lifting and transfers. Requires non-restricted registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a PCP, current BCLS CPR certification, valid Class 4 Alberta Operator Licence or equivalent, driver abstract, F.A.R.E. test completion, and ability to perform full operational duties. Position is based out of High Level Hub and supports High Level, Rainbow Lake, La Crete, and Fort Vermilion locations.
Benefits
Northern Allowance up to $6,300 annually. Annual personal travel reimbursement up to $1,235 for eligible employees above 57th parallel. Vehicle Provided.