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Advanced Care Paramedic - Flights

@ CanWest Air/Alberta Central Airways

Edmonton, Alberta

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Overview

CanWest Air is hiring Advanced Care Paramedics for its expanding air ambulance program in Northern Alberta, based in High Level and Fort Vermilion. The role provides emergency and interfacility air medical transport to remote communities on a 7 days on, 14 days off schedule with 12-hour shifts. The posting lists flights to and from work, accommodations during rotations, and paid training as offered.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide ACP-scope patient care under Alberta Medical Control Protocols
  • Deliver emergency and interfacility air medical transport in Northern Alberta
  • Work with pilots, communications and medical oversight teams
  • Operate safely in a dynamic aviation setting

Requirements summary:

  • Active ACP registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
  • Current PALS
  • Valid Class 4 driver's licence
  • Professional liability insurance of $5,000,000 minimum
  • Ability to work safely within an aviation environment

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Employer posting date
2026-02-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: frequent · ground: minimal
Work settingVehicle, Client sites, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsACP registration, PALS, Professional liability insurance
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedPaid training

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Job description

Flight Paramedic – Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)

High Level & Fort Vermilion, Northern Alberta
Full-Time | Part-Time | Casual
7 Days On / 14 Days Off | 12-Hour Shifts

CanWest Air is growing and we are looking for experienced, motivated, and team-oriented Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) to join our expanding Air Ambulance program in Northern Alberta.

Operating from bases in High Level and Fort Vermilion, our Flight Paramedics provide emergency and interfacility transport to remote and underserved communities across the region. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic aviation environment while practicing advanced medicine alongside a supportive and evolving team.

If you are looking for a role that combines critical thinking, autonomy, aviation medicine, and meaningful patient care—this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide patient care within ACP scope of practice and Alberta Medical Control Protocols (MCPs)
  • Deliver emergency and interfacility air medical transport throughout Northern Alberta
  • Work collaboratively with Pilots, Communications, Medical Oversight, and allied healthcare teams
  • Participate in a growing critical care and air medical transport environment
  • Operate safely and professionally in a dynamic aviation setting

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Flights to and from work provided
  • Accommodations provided during rotations
  • Predictable 7 on / 14 off schedule
  • Paid education and training opportunities
  • Advanced education opportunities including Critical Care training
  • Opportunity to help build and shape a growing Air Ambulance program
  • Supportive team environment with strong operational and clinical leadership

Required Qualifications

  • Active ACP registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
  • Current PALS
  • Valid Class 4 Driver’s License
  • Professional Liability Insurance ($5,000,000 minimum)
  • Ability to work safely and effectively within an aviation environment

Why CanWest Air?

At CanWest Air, we are more than just an air ambulance provider. We are building a responsive, patient-focused service dedicated to supporting Northern Alberta communities with reliable access to advanced care and transport medicine.

Our crews are trusted to operate in challenging environments while delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care every day.

Apply Today

Please apply with:

  • Resume
  • Current certifications

Applications can be submitted through the CanWest Air website:

canwestair.com

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