Advanced Care Paramedic

ABOUT US

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

WHY JOIN YORK REGION PARAMEDIC SERVICES?

Build a career where you can thrive, grow and make a difference. As one of Ontario's largest paramedic services, York Region Paramedic Services offers exceptional support, professional development and diverse career opportunities.

• Comprehensive Mental Health and Wellness Support, including an on-staff mental health clinician, a peer support team with more than 60 members and a therapy dog program available to our paramedics.
• Career Development Opportunities through our internal Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Program, Community Paramedicine, Clinical Practice Lead Paramedic roles, Clinician Educator positions, Lead Paramedic roles, preceptorship and leadership opportunities.
• Ongoing Education and Professional Development with opportunities to develop new skills and competencies, and participate in different models of care.
• Inclusive Communities of Belonging, including the Black Collective, Asian Heritage Committee, Pride Alliance and Equity, Diversity, Accessibility and Inclusion Committee.
• Permanent and Temporary Full-Time Opportunities with competitive wages, benefits and pension.
• Modern Work Environments with newly built stations and up-to-date equipment.
• Workload Management Measures that support protected meal breaks and shift transitions.
• Supportive Onboarding and Mentorship to help new paramedics successfully transition into frontline operations.
• Diverse Clinical Experience serving more than 1.3 million residents across urban, suburban and rural communities.

With more than 700 paramedics working across frontline, community and specialized operations, York Region Paramedic Services offers opportunities to build a rewarding and meaningful career. Whether you're interested in advanced care, community paramedicine, special operations, education or leadership, there are opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career with us.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Superintendent/Supervisor, Paramedic Operations, is responsible for providing ambulance services, 24-hour pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency care, and transportation to and between hospitals for patients experiencing injury or illness; complying with the current Ambulance Act, Ministry of Health Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards, Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards, Regional Base Hospital Program medical directives and policies, the Highway Traffic Act, and other applicable legislation.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Provides advanced emergency medical care for ill or injured persons by taking the lead at emergency sites with a focus on cardiovascular and respiratory systems and in providing pre-hospital life support.
• Provides transportation for ill or injured persons, to, from, and between treatment facilities, in specially equipped ambulance vehicles, as directed by the Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC).
• Provides effective patient assessment and treatment according to Provincial and Regional Base Hospital standards and protocols to level of certification.
• Prepares various reports including Ambulance Call Reports, Incident/Occurrence Reports, Vehicle Checklists and other reports as deemed appropriate by the Region’s Paramedic Services Branch and/or the Ministry of Health.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of fleet vehicles; stocks vehicle medical supplies; reports any missing or malfunctioning equipment and vehicle defibrillator to the Supervisor through the electronic reporting systems.
• Maintains the cleanliness of paramedic response stations; stocks medical supplies and equipment, as appropriate.
• Interacts with members of the health care team, allied emergency care providers, the public and patients in a professional manner.
• Communicates with CACC to ensure they are advised of status and location at all times.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending workshops and in-service training sessions, participating in refresher training, as required; participates in research projects, as assigned.
• Maintains all legislated requirements for employment and all certification requirements as set by the MOHLTC, Regional Base Hospital and the Region.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) or equivalency.
• Eligibility for certification in accordance with the Ambulance Act of Ontario.
• Successful completion of a Canadian Medical Association accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program.
• Must be able to achieve Base Hospital certification as an Advanced Care Paramedic within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Current certification in Symptom Relief and Defibrillation.
• Current International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).
• Ontario Class “F” driver’s licence in good standing which meets the requirements of the Ambulance Act of Ontario.
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) and satisfy the Medical Requirements as set out by the Ontario Ministry of Health (Regulation 257/00 - Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards).
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS & TIMELINES

• Job Posting: October 29 – December 10, 2026
• Virtual Information Session: December 18, 2026
• Virtual Written Exam: January 2027 — exact date to be confirmed
• In-Person Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs): February 1–12, 2027
• Accelerated Recruitment Pathways:

York Region Paramedic Services offers two recruitment streams based on candidates' experience and certification:

1. Cross-Certified Stream: Candidates with two or more years of experience at current certification level, at another Paramedic Service and Base Hospital certification will undergo Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs).
2. Uncertified Stream: Candidates with less than two years or no prior experience at another Paramedic Service will undergo a written assessment and Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs).

• Job Offers to Successful Candidates: Late February – March 2027
• Cohort Start Dates:
  • Cohort #1: April 19, 2027
  • Cohort #2: May 17, 2027
  • Cohort #3: June 14, 2027

All recruitment and orientation dates are tentative.