Firemedic

**The Opportunity**:

- Possesses registered professional status at the Advanced Care Paramedic designation in the Province of Alberta.
- Must possess a valid Alberta Driver's License with less than 5 demerits and no license suspensions in the last 2 years. (Class 4 with Q endorsement)
- Must be able to perform work related duties while wearing a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
- Must be able to perform work from heights in various situations as required.
- Ability to effectively use all personal protective devices and clothing supplied by the Department.
- Demonstrate proficient use of a computer and numerous software programs.(Microsoft Office, others).
- Must pass a criminal record check.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Possess a valid Alberta Driver's License (Class 1 or 3)
- Certificates or Diplomas in areas of study applicable to emergency services work
- Demonstrate progression towards and or completion of certification in directly related areas of service delivery. (NFPA 1001 Level II.)
- Demonstrate a continuous progression towards completion of certifications in directly related areas of service delivery. (NFPA 1002, NFPA 1072 (HAZMAT Operations), NFPA 1006 (Technical Rescuer Operations)
- Preference will be given to those with a minimum of 1 year on duty experience in emergency services with an emphasis on emergency response intervention programs that include fire suppression, rescue, EMS.
Volunteer experience and community involvement.

Equivalencies may be considered

**Affiliation**:
The International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1190

**Remuneration**:
$42.59 to 50.11 per hour.

**Hours of Work**:
The normal schedule of work for full time employees averages to 42 hours per week with a rotating schedule of 10, 12 and 14 hour shifts. During the initial training period successful applicants will be on special assignment, working Monday - Friday for 2 weeks.

**Additional Information**:
More than one position will be filled from this posting.

We are seeking registered Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP), Second year Advanced Care Paramedic Students and Primary Care Paramedics (PCP).

To be selected for the interview stage of the process, applicants must provide proof of successful completion of the physical examination within the past 6 months, as well as proof of successful completion of the aptitude test, see details below. The aptitude test results will be valid for a period of two years.

The dates available will be:

- May 29 1315 hrs
- June 5 0815 or 1315 hrs
- June 19 0815 or 1315 hrs
- July 3 0815 or 1315 hrs