POSITION TITLE Primary Care Paramedic – Patient Transfer Unit

COMPETITION NUMBER 2025490, 2025491

LOCATION Grand Falls, NB

BARGAINING UNIT NB Union – Specialized Health Care Professionals

STATUS Full time permanent

HOURS OF WORK Rotating days, weekends, and statutory holidays. Subject to change due to operational requirements.

ANTICIPATED START DATE As soon as possible

ANTICIPATED END DATE Not applicable

SALARY RANGE As per collective agreement

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT Written and spoken competency in one of the two official languages (English or French) is required and spoken competency in the other official language is required.

CLOSING DATE This competition includes multiple positions and will remain open until all are filled.

Duties of Position

Clinical expectations and responsibilities for Primary Care Paramedics are based on the current National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP) for Primary Care Paramedics, Paramedic Association of New Brunswick registration requirements as well as Ambulance NB policies, procedures and protocols.

Our paramedics provide medical support to patients on scene and en route to hospitals. Given the unpredictability of clinical presentations in the field, they are skilled in emergency techniques and well-versed in various medical treatments. “First on scene” in times of crisis, they don’t leave until the job’s done.

If you’re a new graduate from a post-secondary program in paramedicine or have working experience outside the province of New Brunswick, ANB has a standardized process for selecting top candidates to fill Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) positions. Conducted several times a year, the Selection Process consists of a comprehensive assessment to determine your level of qualification to work for our organization.

Required Qualifications

- Entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit)
- Ability to work efficiently as a member of the team and be able to work all shifts as assigned,



maintaining a good attendance record
- High regard for confidentiality and patient safety
- Primary Care Paramedic program/course of over six months; if you do not have one and are interested in this career, see list of paramedic programs in Atlantic Canada
- Registered, active Paramedic with the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick; if you are not currently registered in New Brunswick, please visit PANB at
- Valid New Brunswick Class 4 Driver's Licence (or equivalent)

Additional Application Requirements

- Current Resume and Cover Letter
- A copy of your PCP diploma from an accredited institution
- Proof of current registration with Paramedic Association of New Brunswick
- Proof of completion of a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) specific to working as a paramedic within the last 12 months
- Proof of valid CPR level C certification issued in the last 12 months
- Photocopy of front and back of valid Class 4 driver’s license (or equivalent) with minimum one year driving experience
- Driver's abstract issued within the last 30 days
- Copy of any valid Driver’s course certificate e.g. CEVO, VFIS or NS VSP or equivalent issued within the last three years
- Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check issued within the last 30 days
- Immunization Record (Tetanus Tdap) within the last 10 years, 2 MMR vaccines (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) or lab evidenced immunity, 2 Varicella vaccines (Chicken Pox) or lab evidenced immunity, 3 Hepatitis B doses and Lab evidenced immunity, TB Skin Test (2 step) and a 1-step in the last 12 months; if reactive, a follow up chest x‑ray; see Employee Health and Wellness Consultant for scheduling vaccinations
- Valid Official Language Assessments (oral assessment only) in both French and English from the Department of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour
- Additional training and/or education is highly valued.

Ambulance NB is committed to the principle of equal chance in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

📌 Primary Care Paramedic, Patient Transfer Unit - 2025490, 2025491 (Grand Falls)
🏢 Ambulance NB
📍 Grand Falls