Paramedic

Division: Public Health Services
Job Status: Part Time
Number of Positions: 10
Hours of Work:As Scheduled
Wage Rate: $41.43 - $45.56 per hour
Posting Date: Monday February 2 2026
Closing Date: Sunday March 1 2026

About Us
The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128000 residents.

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the areas largest employers with approximately 1300 employees. The Countys seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents such as emergency medical services provincial offences court three long-term care homes 25 library branches three museums an art gallery archives public works public health services social services planning and building services.

We are committed to sustainability economic growth environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About the Role
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

What We Are Looking For
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.

Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act 1990 CHAPTER M.56 as amended. The treatment storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990 CHAPTER M.56 as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager Human Resources County of Lambton 789 Broadway Street Box 3000 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone or Toll-free at 1-.