23 Oct
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District-of-Timiskaming-Social-Services-Administration-Boar
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Temiskaming Shores
23 Oct
District-of-Timiskaming-Social-Services-Administration-Boar
Temiskaming Shores
Primary Care Paramedics / Part-Time District Float 43.63 - $46.25 per hour / Competitive advantages and OMERS pension The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board supports individuals in need throughout our communities by delivering Children’s Services, Paramedic Services, Ontario Works and Social Housing through the effective use of available resources and in the best interest of the individuals we support. The DTSSAB is responsible for the direct delivery of Land Ambulance Services within the District. Reporting to the Paramedic Services Deputy Chief of Operations, the Paramedic responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide the full scope of timely, quality, pre-hospital emergency care to the public while safely operating emergency vehicles and transporting patients to and from health care facilities.
The Paramedic conducts patient assessments, provides airway management, administers oxygen, performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), provides basic trauma care, administers symptom relief medications, and performs manual external defibrillation, in addition to performing specific controlled acts, while treating patients, co-workers and management with integrity, respect and in a manner consistent with Legislation, Regulations, policies and professional standards. Successful completion of an approved post-secondary Paramedic training program (two-year Ambulance/Emergency Health Care/Paramedicine Program, or equivalent) and Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) educational qualification Qualified as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), as defined by Ontario Reg.
257/00 under the Ambulance Act Certified by an Ontario Base Hospital Program at the PCP level to perform controlled acts and selected Advanced Life Support (ALS) skills and qualified for CPR-Level HCP (within the past 12 months) Meet all requisite skills and qualifications as set out by the Ambulance Actand related Regulations, including meeting, and maintaining valid health requirements (such as current immunization and being free from communicable diseases) Demonstrated physical and mental abilities required to perform as a Paramedic, provide patient care and transport A minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training as a Paramedic is preferred Must successfully obtain certification, annually, from the Base Hospital training program in order to perform designated medical acts, as specified under the Ambulance Act of Ontario and applicable Legislation and Regulations Possess knowledge of Basic Life Support (BLS) medical care methods, procedures and techniques, Advanced Life Support (ALS) Patient Care Standards, Ambulance Act & Regulations, Paramedic Services operation and base hospital systems, policies/procedures, applicable Ministry of Health policies, guidelines and specifications related to ambulance services, base hospital, equipment,
supplies, use of medications, vehicles, base station and all other aspects that govern Paramedic Services Knowledge of other legislated acts which may be required during the performance of duties, including: Coroner’s Act, Health Care Consent Act, Highway Traffic Act, Mental Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, other, is required Computer proficiency Bilingualism and familiarity of the local area/District are considered an asset Perform shift work, including night shift and weekends, at any and all of the base locations to fill short-notice and pre-scheduled shifts (based on confirmed availability, which must be maintained and remain current at alltimes) Travel throughout the District to assigned locations at the incumbent’s own expense References will be required from candidates invited to an interview, which will include written and scenario testing. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will provide a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Search, Driver’s Abstract, proof of immunization and take part in a pre-employment medical assessment and post-offer job screen, as well as meet other requirements for employment.
Pre-employment testing December 15, 2026. Orientation/onboarding- week of January 11, 2026. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants with accessibility requirements at all stages of the hiring process.
Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes.
📌 Temporary Full-Time - Primary Care Paramedic (Temiskaming Shores)
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