Primary Care / Advanced Care Paramedic - Part Time

The City of Guelph • Guelph, ON

7d • CA$43 - CA$49 • Onsite

About The Position

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Primary Care / Advanced Care Paramedic (Part Time) within the Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service. Both candidates graduating and candidates currently certified with one of the eight Ontario base hospitals are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate(s) will provide emergency medical aid and patient transport with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes.

Requirements

• Completion of an Ambulance and Emergency Care, or recognized Paramedic College Diploma program letter of equivalency.
• For current students, a letter of expected graduation is required.
• Must be licensed to drive an ambulance (Class F or equivalent) with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their license is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 3 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Have maintained, during the 2 years immediately prior to the date of hire, and have continued to maintain during employment, a valid driver’s license under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
• Current CPR level C or BLS certification (must be issued within last 12 months prior to the date of hire).
• Completion of MOH, (Ministry of Health), Mandatory Core Training.
• Completion of MOH A-EMCA exam within 210 days of graduation.
• Completion of the Base Hospital Certification Schedule 1 requirement, minimum within 30 days in the position with a maximum of 2 attempts. Cross Certification may be obtained for candidates currently certified with a base hospital program in Ontario.
• Must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude for which the person has not been pardoned, and a current satisfactory clearance of police/criminal record check including Vulnerable Sector Screening Search must be provided by April 16, 2026 (original copy).
• Good map reading abilities and continued efforts towards enhancing local geographic knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, problem solving, conflict resolution and customer service skills are essential.
• Mandatory Immunization Records demonstrating compliance to the Ambulance Act Section (257) Table: 1 Tetanus (Valid within 10 years), Diphtheria, Poliomyelitis, Pertussis, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titres), Hepatitis B (titres), Influenza vaccine, MOH equivalent documentation or have proof of immunity or medical contraindication for vaccinations.
• Satisfactory completion of the health status questionnaire “Free from Communicable Disease”.
• Must provide current certification of Physical Ability Test (PAT) through Ottawa Paramedic Physical Ability Test (OPPAT) or Physical Agility Evaluation (PAE) through Ability Works Consulting Inc or Ontario Paramedic Lift Evaluation (OPLE) from Frontline Forward prior to job offer. For the purposes of our recruitment, the PAT/PAE/ OPLE must be issued within the previous 6 months prior to job offer. For more information or to book a time, please visit their websites at: Ottawa Paramedic Physical Ability Test, Ability Works Consulting Inc, or Frontline Forward. Reimbursement for this assessment may be considered for successful candidates, subject to approval.
• Paramedics who have obtained their training outside of Ontario can apply for equivalency with the Ministry of Health. Information on the equivalency process can be obtained by visiting the MOH web site.

Nice To Haves

• We actively seek candidates who possess skills and education that are over and above our minimum qualifications such as relevant volunteer and/or work experience within the healthcare services and relevant professional development courses/training.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment are also very important.

Responsibilities

• Function as part of a team providing Basic Life Support including medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of the critically ill and injured in accordance with the Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards and the Centre for Paramedic Education and Research Hamilton Health Sciences standards, and related policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergency rescue situations involving potential loss of life or bodily injury; maintain control, manage, and direct patient care at the scene of a pre-hospital emergency.
• Respond to and manage the care and safe transportation of non-critical and elective patients.
• Transport patients to appropriate facilities and as directed by CACC communications officers.
• Perform inspections of emergency vehicles, and all related equipment at the commencement of each shift and after every patient carried call to ensure equipment is fully functional, supplies are clean and well stocked, and patient compartment is cleaned as required.
• Maintain general vehicle and station cleanliness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Parental leave top up program
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree