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Overview Your Opportunity: 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 and 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. Responsibilities 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. Treat patients by administering minor medications, basic life support (BLS) airway adjuncts, and semi-automated defibrillation. Lead the BLS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. Assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as non-emergent transport (NET), are properly stocked and equipped. Work environment is demanding and may include exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, moving traffic, and industrial or agricultural equipment; travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and bodily fluids. Physically demanding duties including frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105 lbs, frequent kneeling and trunk flexion, standing and sitting for extended periods, bending, twisting, side-carrying up to 20 lbs in each hand, and assuming awkward positions. Position Details Transition Company: Emergency Health Services Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2190) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Edmonton Zone EMS Primary Location: Edmonton Metro EMS Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 10-FEB-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 16-MAR-2026 Temporary End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 12 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 28 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $32.69 Maximum Salary: $41.27 Vehicle Requirement: Driver''s License, Vehicle Provided Qualifications Required Qualifications: Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/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 successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via Lifemark (for those not already in a clinical position within AHS EMS). The F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of application. Alberta Health Services EMS may verify results with Lifemark. F.A.R.E. test information available at Lifemark website; contact Lifemark for details. Qualified to perform full operational duties as of start date. Additional Required Qualifications: As Required. Preferred Qualifications: Preference is given to candidates with previous EHS experience in metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environments 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. Other Required documentation and application information in PDF format are requested to ensure recognition of qualifications. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr