Advanced Care Paramedic - Grande Prairie
2 days ago
Job description
Your Opportunity:
Grow your career under the northern lights If you welcome a different pace of life and look for the chance to use the full scope of your clinical practice, EHS in Northern Alberta could be the right fit for you.
Gain experience in our diverse northern landscape, surrounded by expansive prairie fields, bustling urban centers, lush wetlands, boreal forests, and sprawling mountain passes.
Discover hidden gems, stunning scenery, and friendly people as you explore our enormous backyard in all seasons.Emergency Health Services - Alberta can offer you a career that fits your lifestyle and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.
Joining EHS means becoming a part of an exceptional team.In addition to competitive compensation and flexible benefits, EHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000.
This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Where you will be stationed:
The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and has something for everyone In addition to a state-of-the-art recreation facility, there are many outdoor and indoor activities available at our numerous parks and golf courses.
Grande Prairie also has a vibrant arts and culture community, live theatre and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities.
Alberta Health Services is invested in Grande Prairie and has recently opened a new regional hospital and cancer centre. This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for to live, work, and play in northern Alberta. See what EHS has to offer you. New graduates and international applicants with valid work visas are welcome to apply.Description:
As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities.
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 an ACP 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 an ACP 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.
Transition Company:
Emergency Health Services Classification:
Advanced Care Paramedic Union:
HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program:
Emergency Health Services Primary Location:
Grande Prairie EMS
Location Details:
As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE:
1.00 Posting End Date: 27-FEB-2026
Temporary Employee Class:
Temp F/T
Benefits Date Available: 23-MAR-2026
Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-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:
$39.12
Maximum Salary:
$51.51
Vehicle Requirement:
Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP). 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.Additional
Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety.
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