QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

§ Successful completion of an approved post-secondary Paramedic training program (two-year Ambulance/Emergency Health Care/Paramedicine Program, or equivalent) and Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) educational qualification
§ Qualified as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), as defined by Ontario Reg. 257/00 under the Ambulance Act
§ Certified by an Ontario Base Hospital Program at the PCP level to perform controlled acts and selected Advanced Life Support (ALS) skills and qualified for CPR-Level HCP (within the past 12 months)
§ Meet all requisite skills and qualifications as set out by the Ambulance Act and related Regulations, including meeting, and maintaining valid health requirements (such as current immunization and being free from communicable diseases)
§ Must possess or be in the process of acquiring a Class F Driver’s Licence
§ Demonstrated physical and mental abilities required to perform as a Paramedic, provide patient care and transport
§ A minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training as a Paramedic is preferred
§ Must successfully obtain certification, annually, from the Base Hospital training program in order to perform designated medical acts, as specified under the Ambulance Act of Ontario and applicable Legislation and Regulations
§ Possess knowledge of Basic Life Support (BLS) medical care methods, procedures and techniques, Advanced Life Support (ALS) Patient Care Standards, Ambulance Act & Regulations, Paramedic Services operation and base hospital systems, policies/procedures, applicable Ministry of Health policies, guidelines and specifications related to ambulance services, base hospital, equipment, supplies, use of medications, vehicles, base station and all other aspects that govern Paramedic services
§ Knowledge of other legislated acts which may be required during the performance of duties, including: Coroner’s Act, Health Care Consent Act, Highway Traffic Act, Mental Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, other, is required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

§ Effective communication (verbal/written), excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work well as a team member
§ Good judgment, sound decision-making, commendable patient-care abilities, motivated, self-directed
§ Professional work ethic, reliable, ability to uphold the principles of confidentiality, positive attitude
§ Computer proficiency
§ Bilingualism and familiarity of the local area/District are considered an asset

Please refer the Job description for details