Lakeside EMS Inc. is the dedicated ambulance service provider for the O’Chiese and Sunchild First Nations, providing 24/7 Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency ambulance coverage to these two communities northwest of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.

At Lakeside EMS, we value every member of our team and are committed to excellence and leadership in emergency medical services. We foster a work environment built on just culture, mutual respect, trust and qualified growth. Since 2008, we have proudly served communities in Central Alberta while building strong relationships with the communities we serve.

We are currently seeking Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs) for both Full-Time and Part-Time positions.

Our ideal candidates are self-motivated, adaptable and strong communicators with sound clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills. Just as importantly, we are looking for people who have a genuine desire to work within First Nations communities and who are willing to listen, learn and become familiar with the communities and people they serve.

Our crews respond primarily to 911 calls in a semi-remote environment. Calls can involve complex situations, limited nearby resources/mutual aid and extended transport times. This is an excellent environment for PCPs who want meaningful 911 experience and the opportunity to develop strong assessment, patient-care and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

- Registered and in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics as a Primary Care Paramedic.
- Ability to effectively manage 911 calls in semi-remote environments with extended transport times.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small EMS team.
- A genuine desire to work within and learn from the O’Chiese and Sunchild First Nations communities.




- Relatively clean driving history and ability to meet ambulance operator requirements.

Duties
- Provide emergency medical care and transport in accordance with current provincial Medical Control Protocols, policies and standards.
- Respond primarily to 911 emergency calls within O’Chiese and Sunchild First Nations.
- Complete required patient care documentation and operational responsibilities.
- Perform routine station, equipment and ambulance checks and maintenance.
- Maintain all required licensing, education and continuing competency requirements.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Compensation Full-Time PCP: Starting at $450 per day

Part-Time PCP: Starting at $424 per day

These are minimum starting rates and may increase based on experience, qualifications and other relevant factors.

What We Offer

- Accommodations provided at our station on O’Chiese First Nation while on shift.
- Transportation from Rocky Mountain House via crew change-out truck.
- Predominantly emergency calls — no IFTs and no flexing.
- Minimal hospital wait times.
- Meaningful rural and remote 911 experience with extended patient-care and transport times.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced ALS practitioners.
- A small, close-knit team where staff know and support one another.
- A workplace built on trust, mutual respect, just culture and professional growth.
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships within the First Nations communities we serve.





The Community Fit Experience Shortlisted candidates will participate in a 3–5 hour Community Fit Experience at Lakeside EMS.

This is more than a traditional interview. You’ll spend time with our crews, see our station and experience the O’Chiese and Sunchild First Nations communities we serve. It gives you the opportunity to see what working at Lakeside is actually like — and gives us the opportunity to get to know you.

We’ll be looking for professionalism and clinical capability, but equally important are cultural respect and awareness, communication, openness and a willingness to learn through immersion in a First Nations EMS setting.

The Community Fit Experience works both ways. We want you to decide whether Lakeside is the right fit for you, too.

If you’re looking for a PCP position that offers genuine 911 experience, professional growth and the opportunity to become part of the communities you serve, we’d love to hear from you.

Please Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $424.00 per day

Perks

- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rocky Mountain House, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Is your driving history relatively clean, with no more than 5 demerits and/no more than 3 minor traffic convictions. (You will need to provide a 3-year driving record).
- Our interview process is a 3-6 hour ride along on the Nation, where you will run a call or two and interact with the people in our communities. Please provide 3-4 dates in September (Sept 10-30) that you would be available to come out and join us for a day.

Licence/Certification:
- Alberta College of Paramedics registration number (required)

Work Location: In person

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