Advanced Care Paramedic

Join to apply for the Advanced Care Paramedic role at City of Winnipeg. Posting No.: 126612 Recruitment Details Department: Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Designated Work Location: Various Position Type: One‑year eligibility list to staff future full‑time permanent and temporary positions. Salary: $91,888.82 Annually (Advanced Care Paramedic salary scale) Employee Group: Manitoba Government & General Employees’ Union (MGEU – Local 911) Closing Date: January 9, 2026 Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, the City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We offer competitive salaries, employer‑paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. We also provide education, training, and staff development opportunities. The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that represents the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self‑declare. In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered before applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self‑identify as members of the equity groups listed above. Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process. Preference to internal applicants may also be applied. Job Profile The Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) is an advanced level of practice for Paramedics and is essential to the emergency medical response, pre‑hospital, and community‑based medical care operating models. Under the supervision as determined by the Department’s organizational structure and the medical directors' scope of work, the ACP is responsible for providing medical services to citizens of Winnipeg in accordance with established medical standards and protocols. Responsibilities Precept Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) students from accredited colleges. Oversee clinical care on medical incidents when the ACP is the highest‑trained medical provider. Report to: Station Officer (routing), Platoon Chief Paramedic Operations (HR, scheduling, operations), District Chief Paramedic Operations (medical standards, quality assurance). Medical decision‑making and ensuring proper assessment and care for all patients. Monitor and precept PCPs and PCP students. Conduct ambulance inventory and safety checks. As The Advanced Care Paramedic, You Will Respond to emergent and non‑emergent situations and provide emergency medical care and transport to hospital. Provide care in accordance with established medical standards and protocols and per the Medical Director’s scope of practice. Participate in public education, injury prevention, and community relations activities. Successfully complete all training programs required to maintain certification standards. Carry out vehicle, equipment, and station cleaning procedures and maintain required inventories. Your Education and Qualifications Include Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Program Certificate (minimum) accredited by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) (prior to February 2018) or Accreditation Canada (after February 2018). Heart and Stroke CPR Certification – Basic Life Support Level certified within the last year. Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certificate is an asset; provincial equivalents accepted. Previous work experience as a Paramedic is an asset. Knowledge of NOCP competencies for an ACP and related skills as identified by the Departmental Medical Director. Knowledge of workplace safety, health standards, FIPPA, PHIA, and handling confidential information with discretion. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Patient‑care skills: empathetic, respectful, professional. Organizational and prioritizing skills; ability to make critical decisions under stress. Ability to coach, mentor, and provide feedback to junior paramedics. Resilience in difficult, stressful, chaotic situations. Teamwork and interpersonal skills in dealings with the public and other professionals. Ability to respond to diversity of the population served. Microsoft Office proficiency. Foreign‑credential applicants require an official academic assessment report from a recognized Canadian assessment service. Conditions of Employment Legal eligibility to work in Canada. Valid College of Paramedics of Manitoba ACP Certificate of Practice in good standing. Police Information Check, Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Valid Manitoba Class 4 Driver’s License, Driver Safety Rating Statement, Driver Abstract, and vision/hearing standards meeting Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service requirements. Canadian Physical Fitness Evaluation Certificate current within the previous 24 months. Pass a medical examination administered by the City of Winnipeg Occupational Health Branch. Willingness and ability to work shift work including nights, extended, and varied hours; adverse weather and environmental conditions. Willingness to complete additional training or certificates as requested. Full‑time hours: 84 hours biweekly, rotating 12‑hour shifts (four shifts on – two day shifts and two night shifts – and four days off). How to Apply APPLY ONLINE, including all required documentation: Current resume indicating how you meet the qualifications. Proof of Advanced Care Paramedic Program Certificate (photocopy and transcript). Proof of valid College of Paramedics – Advanced Care Paramedic Certificate of Practice (photocopy). Proof of Heart and Stroke CPR Certification. Canadian Physical Fitness Evaluation Certificate (if applicable). For more information, visit the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service website or the application manual. Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be considered. Notes Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to attach required documents, see FAQs or contact 311. Hours of Work Full‑time – 84 hours biweekly – Platoon system – rotating 12‑hour shifts (1 tour = 4 shifts on – 2 day shifts & 2 night shifts – and 4 shifts off). Employee Group Manitoba Government & General Employees’ Union (MGEU – Local 911) Position Reports To Platoon Chief of Paramedic Operations Vacancies will be filled in accordance with the current collective agreement with MGEU – Local 911. Successful applicants will automatically receive the position if it becomes permanent. Contact Person Chidimma Okoli Contact Email WFPSRecruitment@winnipeg.ca We value diversity in our workplace. Indigenous peoples, women, racialized peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self‑declare. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr