Vehicle Equipment Supply Service Technician I

As a Vehicle Equipment Supply Service Technician, you will support EMS operations by ensuring ambulances, medical equipment, and critical supplies are safe, compliant, and ready for service.Working within a provincial team, you will contribute to the expansion of the VESST pilot program by supporting operational readiness through logistics coordination, inventory management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.You may coordinate vehicle repairs, inspect and maintain medical equipment, distribute supplies, support emergency preparedness activities, and collaborate with operational leaders to keep resources deployment-ready across Alberta.This role provides an opportunity to combine healthcare knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and logistics expertise in a fast-paced setting. You will work with specialized equipment and fleet technologies, travel throughout Alberta as required, and contribute directly to EMS operational excellence and patient care.In addition to a competitive rate of pay, EHS currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta.



Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Description:

As a Vehicle Equipment Supplies Service Technician (VESST), you will assist with daily fleet maintenance activities and coordinate the movement of vehicles to and from vendors.You will ensure that spare vehicles are clean, fully equipped, and supplied as required in accordance with established inventory standards and regulations.In this role, you will be responsible for the inspection and repair of equipment (e.g., power cots, power loads, suction units). You will prioritize, schedule, and complete vehicle and medical equipment inspections, and engage with approved vendors as required.As a VESST, you may also be required to assist with direct patient contact and support medical care, as well as respond to disasters or large-scale incidents within Alberta as needed.This position may require extensive standing, twisting, and other physical demands to perform job duties.

- Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
- Classification: VESST I (2190)
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: La Crete
- Primary Location: La Crete EMS
- Multi-Site:



Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 07-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date: 07-DEC-2027
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $29.42
- Maximum Salary: $37.09
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

- Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
- Classification: VESST I (2190)
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: La Crete
- Primary Location: La Crete EMS
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 07-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date: 07-DEC-2027
- Hours per Shift: 8.4
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $29.42
- Maximum Salary: $37.09
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.Must hold or be able to obtain a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence, or equivalent, and provide a five (5) year driver's abstract dated within six (6) months, with no more than six (6) demerits before commencing work.Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation

📌 Vehicle Equipment Supply Service Technician I (La Crête)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 La Crête