The City of Thompson's Fire and Emergency Services Department is seeking motivated, community minded professionals to join our department as Primary Care Paramedics (PCP). Our department provides EMS and fire protection to Manitoba's fourth largest City. The successful candidates will provide emergency paramedical services, pre-hospital and community based medical care within scope of practice, patient transport in accordance with provincial legislation.

Why Join Thompson

Fire & Emergency Department? In addition to meaningful, front-line emergency service work experience, the City of Thompson offers an attractive compensation package designed to recognize the skills, commitment, and challenges of working in a northern and remote community. The position is unionized under Local 2200 IAFF.

Hourly Rate of Pay: As outlined below (effective January 2026) Bi-weekly Remoteness Allowance, paid every pay period Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision care and pension plan. Overtime, advantages, shift premiums, and pension in accordance with the Collective Agreement Salary: Primary Care Paramedic (PCP): $77,925.12 to $112,585.20 per year* *PCPs are hired as Probationary employees and may progress to the First-Class PCP within twenty-four (24) months of service,



subject to satisfactory performance and completion of required training. Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls in a safe, professional, and timely manner.

Provide emergency medical care within the Primary Care Paramedic scope of practice, including basic life support, medication administration, airway management, and patient stabilization. Communicate effectively with patients, families, partner agencies, dispatch, hospitals, and receiving facilities. Maintain ambulances, medical equipment, and supplies, ensuring readiness for response.

Participate in training, continuing education, and skills maintenance as required by licensing and medical oversight. Graduate of a recognized Primary Care Paramedic program. Current registration and licensure as a Primary Care Paramedic in the Province of MB or ability to transfer equivalent out- of- province license to MB, COPR.

Current CPR – Healthcare Provider (HCP). Must provide valid Vulnerable Sector Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks. Ability to meet and maintain physical and medical fitness requirements for paramedic duties.

Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts.

Phone: (204) 677-7924

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