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Primary Care Paramedic

@ Alberta Health Services

High Level, Alberta

Full-time
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Overview

Alberta Health Services is hiring a Primary Care Paramedic for its Emergency Health Services program at High Level EMS. The role is a full-time, 12-hour shift position on a rotating schedule covering days, evenings, nights, weekends and on-call, paying $33.67 to $42.51 per hour. The posting has closed.

Responsibilities:

  • Respond to emergency calls and assess patients
  • Provide primary care and emergency treatment
  • Operate and maintain ambulance equipment
  • Work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and on-call

Requirements summary:

  • Non-restricted ACOP registration as a Primary Care Paramedic
  • Current BCLS CPR certification
  • Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence and clean driver abstract
  • F.A.R.E. test for applicants without a clinical position
  • Preference for prior EMS experience

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Employer posting date
2026-10-22
First seen by our source
2026-10-23
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingVehicle, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsAlberta College of Paramedics registration (Primary Care Paramedic), BCLS CPR, Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence, F.A.R.E. test certificate
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record

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Alberta Health Services

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Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.

Full company description

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.

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People associated on LinkedIn
46,271
Reported office locations
  • 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
  • 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
Other recorded names
  • Alberta Health Services
Specialties
  • Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesHealth Support and Services
Open jobs on Jobsy2,124
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Job description
Thanks for your interest in the Primary Care Paramedic position. Unfortunately this position has been closed but you can search our 1,859 open jobs by clicking here.

  • Transition Company:
  • Emergency Health Services
  • Classification:
  • Primary Care Paramedic (2190)
  • Union:
  • HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program:
  • Emergency Health Services
  • Primary Location:
  • High Level EMS
  • Location Details:
  • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
  • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
  • 1.00
  • Posting End Date:
  • 30-OCT-2026
  • Employee Class:
  • Regular Full Time
  • Date Available:
  • 16-NOV-2026
  • Hours per Shift:
  • 12
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • 8
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • 28
  • Shift Pattern:
  • Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
  • Days Off:
  • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
  • $33.67
  • Maximum Salary:
  • $42.51
  • Vehicle Requirement:
  • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification. Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence, or equivalent, and provide a five (5)-year driver abstract, current within six (6) months and with no more than six (6) demerits, prior to commencing work. Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, verified by a certificate provided by Lifemark, is required for applicants who do not already hold a clinical position (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, or Community Paramedic).The F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of the job offer. For more information about the F.A.R.E. test and to book an evaluation, visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services. Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of the start date.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

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.

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