Job Description

Position # 176756

Expected Start Date: June 16, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: St. Peter's Hospital - SHA

City/Town: Melville

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 01, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 42 shifts of 12 hours per 12 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: EMS Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician $29.909 to $36.572

Travel Required: No

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) reports to the Director of Emergency Medical Services and when on site in a facility to the designated Supervisor/Charge Nurse. EMTs provide direct pre-hospital, emergency and patient care. They assist with the operations of the facilities they serve. The only restriction that has been identified governing their participation in these departments is; No duties can restrict them from responding immediately to any ambulance calls. EMTs shall abide by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and its Affiliates Mission, Vision, Values, Policies and Procedures. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Licenses

• Valid Class 4 driver's license
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

• Intermediate - Decision making skills
• Basic - Interpersonal skills
• Intermediate - Critical thinking skills
• Intermediate - Communication skills
• Intermediate - Written Communication Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to be resilient
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to exhibit situational Awareness
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Knowledge in conflict resolution techniques
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• For more information on the city of Melville please visit http://www.melville.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.