If you’re seeking a different pace of life and the chance to practice to your full clinical scope, Emergency Health Services (EHS) in Northern Alberta may be the perfect fit.

Experience a diverse and dynamic landscape—expansive prairie, vibrant communities, lush wetlands, boreal forests, and nearby mountain ranges—while serving communities that value your skills and dedication.

Emergency Health

Services - Alberta offers a career that supports your lifestyle while providing meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining EHS, you become part of a high-performing and supportive team committed to exceptional patient care. In addition to competitive compensation and flexible benefits, a Remote Retention Allowance is currently in place, to a maximum of $3,000 annually.

This non-pensionable allowance is paid on an hourly basis for all hours worked at the basic rate of pay. As a regional hub, it offers full services, scenic river valley views, and a blend of urban amenities with northern charm. Post-secondary education or training will only be considered when accompanied by proof of program completion (e.g. degree, diploma, or certificate).

As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. You will treat patients by administering medications, advanced life support (ALS) airway adjuncts and electrical therapy. You may also lead the ALS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes.

You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as non-emergent transport (NET),



are properly stocked and equipped. The working environment for an ACP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will need 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.

Emergency Health Services Classification: Advanced Care Paramedic (2190) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Emergency Health Services Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2027 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 28 Days Off: As Per Rotation Emergency Health Services Classification: Advanced Care Paramedic (2190) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Emergency Health Services Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 12 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 28 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Required Qualifications: Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP).



test via the certificate provided by the Lifemark organization for those who do not already hold a clinical position within AHS EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic). E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of your application.

Alberta Health

Services EMS may verify results with Lifemark to ensure the candidate has successfully completed the test.

Additional Required Qualifications: In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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.

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. #

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