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Primary Care Paramedic

@ Recovery Alberta

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Calgary, Alberta

Full-time1+ years experience

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Overview

Recovery Alberta is hiring a Primary Care Paramedic for a full-time rapid response team that responds to opioid-related emergencies around the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre. The role covers overdose response, naloxone distribution, physical and mental health assessments, health education and referrals, delivered in the community and in health facilities. Shifts are days and nights on a 16-week rotation, paid $33.67 to $42.51 per hour.

Responsibilities:

Respond to opioid-related emergencies in the community as part of a rapid response team
Conduct physical and mental health assessments
Provide clinical interventions such as overdose response and naloxone distribution
Deliver health education and support and refer to health and social services

Requirements summary:

Accredited Primary Care Paramedic program completed
Active ACoP registration as Primary Care Paramedic
Current BCLS-HCP
1-2 years' experience in addiction, mental health, emergency or shelter setting
Valid Class 5 driver's licence
F.A.R.E. test completed within six months of application

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Naloxone

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First seen by our source: 2026-11-05
Source record updated: 2026-11-06

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Job details

Seniority	Entry level
Department	Allied health
Experience	1+ years
Hours per week	41.25
Schedule	day, overnight
Travel	air: none · ground: minimal
Work setting	Client sites, Vehicle, Hospital or clinic
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical moderate · computer low
Licences & certifications	Primary Care Paramedic (ACoP registration), BCLS-HCP, F.A.R.E.
Driver’s licence	required
Education	Trade certificate (required)
Fields of study	Primary Care Paramedicine

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Recovery Alberta

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Recovery Alberta provides mental health & addiction and correctional health services for all Albertans.

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Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.

People associated on LinkedIn: 1,108
Other recorded names: Recovery Alberta
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Industry	Mental Health Care
Company size	5,001-10,000 employees
Organization type	Government Agency
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) will function as the health care provided on a rapid response team responding to opioid related emergencies in the community surrounding the SMCHC. This position is responsible for providing health care interventions in either the community setting, or within a health care facility. This role includes comprehensive physical and mental health assessments, clinical interventions (e.g. overdose response), naloxone distribution, health education and support, and referrals to other health & social services. Other duties may include basic wound care. The Recovery Response Team services are offered at, or out of the Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre.

Description:

As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), you will provide emergency health care services as part of a rapid response team supporting individuals experiencing opioid-related emergencies in the community surrounding the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre (SMCHC). Under the direction of the Program Manager, you will deliver patient care in community settings and health care facilities. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive physical and mental health assessments, providing clinical interventions such as overdose response, distributing naloxone, delivering health education and support, and connecting individuals with appropriate health and social services. You may also provide basic wound care as required. Recovery Response Team services are delivered at, or operated out of, the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre.

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Completion of an accredited Primary Care Paramedic program. Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as Primary Care Paramedic. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test taken no more than six months from the application date. Verification of results may be conducted through Lifemark. For more information or to book your evaluation, please visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services.

Additional Required Qualifications:

1-2 years' experience in addiction and mental health, emergency, or shelter setting. Valid Class 5 driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Client Centered counseling and education, particularly with people who use drugs and alcohol. Working with people who use drugs and/or people living with HIV/HCV. Working with diverse populations. Recent experience in mental health and/or addictions and harm reduction and/or emergency department. Strong knowledge and experience responding to opioid poisonings.

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