Advanced Care Paramedic (Alberta)

Advanced Care Paramedic (Alberta)

11 Aug
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Alberta Health Services
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Alberta

11 Aug

Alberta Health Services

Alberta

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Description:
As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured individuals from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation.You will provide patient care by administering medications, using advanced life support (ALS) airway adjuncts, and delivering electrical therapy. You may also lead the ALS team in providing clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes.You will support the readiness of vehicles by ensuring ambulances and other transport units, including non-emergent transport (NET) vehicles, are properly stocked, maintained, and equipped in accordance with established standards.The working workplace for an ACP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will be required 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.This role is also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105 lbs 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, as well as bend, twist, side-carry up to 20 lbs in each hand, and assume awkward positions.

Transition Company: Emergency Health Services

Classification: Advanced Care Paramedic (2190)

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Calgary Division EMS - Okotoks

Primary Location: EMS Okotoks

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 14-AUG-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 01-SEP-2026

Length of Shift in weeks: 8

Shifts per cycle: 28





Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $40.29

Maximum Salary: $53.06

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Transition Company: Emergency Health Services

Classification: Advanced Care Paramedic (2190)

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Calgary Division EMS - Okotoks

Primary Location: EMS Okotoks

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 14-AUG-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Hours per Shift: 12

Length of Shift in weeks: 8

Shifts per cycle: 28

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $40.29

Maximum Salary: $53.06

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 (BCLS) CPR certification.Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence (or equivalent), along with a five (5)-year driver abstract dated within six (6) months prior to commencing work, with no more than six (6) demerits.Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, verified by a certificate from Lifemark, is required for all applicants who do not currently hold a clinical position (including VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, and Community Paramedic roles). The F.A.R.E. test must be completed within six (6)



months of the application date. Verification of results may be conducted through Lifemark. For more information or to book your evaluation, please visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services.Candidates must be capable of performing full operational duties as of the start date.

Additional Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of start date.

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. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset. Applicants must provide proof of program completion for any post-secondary education or training at the time of application for it to be considered during the selection process.

Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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📌 Advanced Care Paramedic (Alberta)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
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