Advanced Care Paramedic Firefighters
About The Position
Strathcona County Emergency Services is hiring Advanced Care Paramedic Firefighters to join our integrated department. As a fully integrated service, our members serve the community as both firefighters and paramedics. Emergency responders provide safe and courteous Fire/Rescue and Emergency Medical Services to the community of Strathcona County and surrounding areas as well as supporting and implementing initiatives that promote the department mission, vision and values. Strathcona County Emergency Services are honoured to serve and inspired to lead. It’s not just a career…it’s a calling! This posting is for multiple full-time positions
Requirements
- Fully registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics as an Advanced Care Paramedic is a requirement upon application
- Successful completion of the University of Alberta Firefighter Fitness test is required
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, building and maintaining internal and external relationships
- Fosters team cooperation, supports group problem solving and ensures progress toward goals
- Adaptability to changes in the work environment to best fit the situation or event
- Capacity to acquire and maintain new knowledge and competencies, striving to continuously build skills
- Mechanical aptitude, with agility and strength to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions
- Commitment to maintaining a high standard of physical fitness and mental health well-being
- Submission of a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
- Minimum of a valid Alberta Class 4 driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
- Valid Alberta Class 3 driver’s licence and Air Brake (Q) endorsement must be completed before the end of probation, onus and cost is the candidates responsibility
- Ability to pass all physical and medical standards as outlined in the NFPA
- Successfully passed the U of A Firefighter Physical Fitness test. We will accept successful results from the U of A completed within 6 months prior to your application. Selected candidates who haven't yet completed the fitness test may be scheduled in August 2026.
- Out of province applicants must be fully registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics and must meet or exceed the Alberta physical fitness standards per the Canadian Physical Performance Exchange Standard for Fire Fighters.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of NFPA 1001 Level I & II is preferred
- Emergency medical and fire response work experience along with current ITLS, PALS, ACLS certification is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- ACP Firefighters are assigned to the ambulance or a fire apparatus on a rotating basis and will safely respond to emergency and non-emergency scenes within established guidelines
- Duties are completed as assigned to support the implementation of effective, efficient and ethical procedures to meet the customer service, safety goals and objectives of the department
- Participate in training programs, exercises and career development as necessary
- Perform routine duties related to facilities and equipment maintenance
- Complete required reporting and administration functions
- Participate in special projects or tasks which support and promote the department mission, vision and values
Benefits
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement and pension programs
- Employee and family assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
