Primary Care or Advanced Care Paramedic
Primary Care or Advanced Care Paramedic
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Job Description
Division:Public Health Services
Job Status: Part Time
Number of Positions: 6
Hours of Work: As Scheduled
Location: All EMS Bases
Wage Rate: $38.11 - $45.88 per hour
Posting Date: Monday July 21 2025
Closing Date: Sunday August 10 2025
Company Biography
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126000 residents. The Corporations seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance provincial offences court three Long-Term Care Homes 25 library branches two museums an art gallery archives local roadways public health services housing services social services building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.
Position Summary
Provide medical assessment and treatment services utilizing skills as per Ontario Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards and schedule 1 and as assigned from schedule 2 of Ontario Regulation 257 under the Ambulance Act while ensuring land ambulance transportation of ill and or injured persons to and from medical treatment facilities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Care:
Assess interpret and evaluate patient vital signs symptoms and medical/incident history survey findings and prioritize multiple patient situations as per the Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Patient care Standards
Perform authorized medical treatments such as maintaining and initiating intravenous fluid infusion administering medications / drugs CPR immobilization of fractures and spinal injuries operating semi-automatic defibrillators and mechanical devices suctioning procedures bandaging controlling haemorrhaging and treating wounds and injuries
Liaise with allied agencies to ensure relevant situation and patient information is collected and disseminated to the proper medical authority
Receive directions and instructions from medical authority in respect to appropriate patient care and treatment
Transfer patients from different positions situations and locations in a safe protected manner utilizing various patient movement devises i.e. stretchers & stairs chairs etc.
Complete required patient and administrative documentation and forms and ensuring safekeeping of patient records
Vehicle Station and Supply Maintenance:
Drive ambulance and/or other vehicle as assigned and inspect vehicle and equipment for defects and cleanliness
Maintain adequate equipment and supplies and ensure their secure storage
Ensure the dispensing and drug count procedures are followed at all times
Carry out housekeeping duties within the ambulance stations and ambulance vehicles ensuring the areas are maintained in a clean sanitary condition
Perform deep cleaning of vehicles and equipment
General:
Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation collective bargaining agreements County Policies and Procedures etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the positions Physical Demands Analysis
These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: Not Applicable
Indirect Supervision: Not Applicable
Functional Authority: May co-ordinate the work at a multi vehicle site incident. Provide orientation and advice to new paramedic staff and preceptor students during their training / clinical process regarding patient assessment treatment and transport
Credentials Required
Minimum Formal Education
Emergency Medical Care Assistant (EMCA) certificate or Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) certificate or EMCA or A-EMCA pending as defined in the Ontario Regulation 275 under the Ambulance Act.
Valid Class F Ontario Drivers License
Authorized by the medical director of a base hospital program to perform the controlled acts set out in schedule 1 and the authorized acts set out in Schedule 2 on Ontario Regulation. 257
CPR certificate
Complete and up-to-date Immunization Record
Experience:
None required
A valid Ontario drivers license and use of a vehicle.
Candidates must be available on specified dates in order to advance through the Recruitment Steps:
Step 1 Application through County of Lambton July 21 August 9 2025
Step 2 - Successful Applicant Invitation for Testing Dates August 20 2025 Hiring Documentation Package emailed to Successful Applicants
Step 3 - Testing Dates August 27 2025 Successful Applicant will be scheduled for a testing day All testing written scenarios and interview will be conducted on same day (Mandatory In-Person)
Review of Candidates Verbal Conditional Offer and Reference Checks September 2 - 4 2025
Step 4 - Conditional Letters of Offers Sent September 5 2025 and due by September 13 2025
Step 5 - Hiring Documentation Physical Ability Testing Health Screening Criminal Record and Vulnerable Record Search and Drivers License Abstract Due September 17 2025
Step 6 Base Hospital Certification September 18 2025
Step 7 Lambton EMS New Hire Onboarding September 29 30 and October 1 2025 (Mandatory Attendance)
Students anticipating graduation from an Ontario based Paramedic Program in the Fall of 2025 are also eligible to apply. Graduation must be before September 29 2025.
Employment Type
Hourly
