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Primary Care Paramedic Metro

Alberta Health Services

Job Location:

Edmonton - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

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As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) you will work as a front-line healthcare provider in EHS Operations. A successful applicant may work throughout the Edmonton area. A successful applicant will work in a variety of roles such as front-line ambulance work. The successful applicant will conduct themselves respectfully with members of the public colleagues and allied services. The ability to follow direction is considered a key strength. The successful applicant may work several shift patterns. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. To ensure that your qualifications are recognized please provide a chronological resume evidence of credentials and cover letter in PDF format. EHS may share candidate information with EHS Operations hiring teams throughout the province.

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As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation. You may treat patients by administering minor medications basic life support (BLS) airway adjuncts and semi-automated defibrillation. You may also lead the BLS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles such as non-emergent transport (NET) are properly stocked and equipped. The working environment for a PCP is demanding and includes exposure to heat cold rain snow and wind moving traffic and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will need to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g. backcountry) with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and direct exposure to bodily fluids. The working conditions for a PCP are also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105lbs while transporting and transferring patients supplies and equipment. You must be able to endure frequent simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally you must stand and sit for extended periods bend twist side-carry up to 20lbs in each hand and assume awkward positions.

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Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR certification. Must hold or be able to obtain a valid class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent and a five (5) year driver abstract current within six (6) months with no more than six (6) demerits prior to commencing work. 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 those 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 no more than six (6) months prior to 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 to find more information on the F.A.R.E. test and how to book your evaluation. Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of start date.

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Preference is given to those with previous EHS experience in a metro suburban rural or interfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset and will be considered during the selection process. Applicants must provide documentation supporting their qualifications with their submission.

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