About The Position
Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia. EMC operates TeleHealth/811 medical communications for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The organization accesses all communities in Nova Scotia with a fleet of over 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations, responding to over 165,000 calls annually. The EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre is the hub for all emergency (911) and non-emergency medical calls. The EHS Operations LifeFlight program provides critical care transport via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance. Paramedics in Nova Scotia also participate in various programs such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations. EMC is committed to building an inclusive team and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited paramedic program.
- Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine.
- A NS Class 4 Driver's License or equivalent that authorizes you to drive an ambulance.
- A copy of your five-year driving abstract dated within 90 days of application deadline.
- Criminal background check and vulnerable sector search dated within 90 days of application deadline.
- Proof of successful paramedic physical abilities testing (PC-PAT/OPPAT) that has been completed in the last 12 months.
- CEVO ® 4 or 5 - online driving safety course.
- Resume, Cover Letter and 3 References (references will be conducted online).
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls.
- Participate in various programs such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations.
- Provide critical care transport via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance as part of the EHS Operations LifeFlight program.
Benefits
- Full careers. Full lives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
