Job Description

26-097-PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC- ATHABASCA- TEMPORARY PART TIME (0.5 FTE) - 12 Hour

Job Posting: 26-097

Position: Primary Care Paramedic

Location: Athabasca, Alberta

Position Types: Temporary Part Time (3–12 months)

Since 1977, Associated Ambulance has been dedicated to providing emergency medical services across Alberta. With a presence in 24 communities, we are the largest ambulance service contracted by Alberta Health Services. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality mobile healthcare to those in need, ensuring patient safety and care excellence.

This is a Temporary Part-Time (0.5 FTE) position with an anticipated duration of 3–12 months. Please note that this assignment may end earlier, should the position become available for a permanent 1.0 FTE appointment in accordance with operational requirements and the Collective Agreement.

Position Overview

Associated Ambulance is currently seeking qualified Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) to join our team at the Athabasca Station. This permanent full-time position offers a predictable and balanced shift schedule of four days on, followed by four days off. As an PCP with Associated Ambulance, you will be an essential part of our emergency medical response team, providing vital pre-hospital care and life-saving interventions to the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions to determine the extent of injury or illness and immediate care requirements.
• Administer pre-hospital emergency medical care, including patient stabilization for ambulance transportation.
• Monitor vital signs, assess blood glucose levels, and perform other diagnostic procedures.
• Work collaboratively with emergency medical personnel, emergency communications officers, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should possess the following:
• Valid PCP Practice Permit – Meets all requirements for EMS practice in Alberta.
• Alberta Class IV Driver’s License – Current and valid.
• Successful F.A.R.E Certification
• Mandatory and Required Training – Up to date on all required certifications, including:
• Medical Communications Protocol (MCP)
• Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC)

Core Competencies

• Strong commitment to quality patient care, safety, and professionalism, aligning with Associated Ambulance core values.
• Ability to work effectively within an interprofessional healthcare team.
• Ability to remain calm and perform efficiently in high-pressure emergency situations.

We value your long-term commitment and dedication to serving our communities.

This position qualifies for a retention incentive which is structured as follows:

• 1 Year: $3,000.00
• 2 Years: $7,000.00
• 3 Years: $10,000.00

Upcoming Orientation Dates for 2026:

• November 23-27

Application Process

Please submit your application via BambooHR by following the link below:

https://associatedambulance.bamboohr.com/careers/729

Ensure that you reference Job Posting 26-097 in all correspondence regarding this position. Applicants must disclose any commitments that could impact their ability to fulfill the requirements of this full-time position. All permanent full-time positions are subject to a three-month probationary period. Multiple positions may be awarded from this posting.

For more information please see our website: Home - Associated Ambulance

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our dedicated team in Athabasca!