Primary Care Paramedic

Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Jobs in Alberta

Join a team of dedicated paramedics committed to providing exceptional emergency medical services in remote work sites throughout Alberta. We’re looking for candidates who are continually seeking innovative solutions to health and safety challenges and are dedicated to protecting the safety and well-being of our employees and clients.

Since 1994, Trojan Safety has been a leader in industrial safety, offering comprehensive health, safety, and environmental services across the Oil and Gas, Mining, Pulp and Paper, Forestry, and Construction sectors in Western Canada.

The primary role of a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) at our sites is to provide prompt and efficient medical care in emergencies, ensuring the health and safety of all personnel on location. PCPs play a crucial role in our emergency response teams, delivering pre-hospital care, medical intervention for injuries and acute illnesses, health monitoring, and wellness checks as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities

A primary care paramedic’s essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Providing first aid response and other emergency services to workers;
- Maintaining and organizing medical equipment, vehicles, and treatment areas;
- Documenting headcount on location as well as occasional client-requested paperwork;
- Completing and maintaining accurate medical documentation;
- Attending daily safety meetings;
- Following company work procedures;
- Following safe work practices;
- Maintaining knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology;
- Maintaining skills through regular self-guided study and skill stations;

Primary care paramedics should possess the following:

- Confidence;
- Practicality;
- Responsibility;
- Professionalism;
- Relatability;
- Safety conscience;
- Calmness in emergencies;
- Operational readiness;
- Strong communication;
- Excellent problem-solving abilities;
- Ability to direct workers in the event of a medical emergency;
- Strong and clear communication skills;
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Physical Requirements

Due to the nature of the position, primary care paramedics must:

- Possess and maintain a reasonable level of fitness;
- Be able to work long hours, work many consecutive shifts, both day and night shift;
- Have the physical capability to work in adverse weather conditions;
- Have normal colour vision, as many safety systems are colour-coded.

Qualifications

- Registered Primary Care Paramedic License or equivalent;
- Possess a valid driver’s licence (class 5) and current (within three months) clean driver abstract with no serious traffic safety violations;
- Possess a valid EGSO certificate (enform);
- Possess a valid WHMIS certificate (we can provide this training if needed);
- Possess a valid TDG certificate (we can provide this training if needed);
- Possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate;
- Possess Current Provincial Governing Body Registration.

Additionally, primary care paramedic candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test as this is a safety-sensitive position.

The following values are at the heart of everything we do.

Show you care

Having a team that genuinely wants to help others is what we are all about—it’s why we love the safety business. We want to surround ourselves with people who take pride in going the extra mile and demonstrate courtesy, gratitude and humility.

Keep learning

Always on time

It’s about respect. On-time means you show up early and are ready to go before the promised start time. People notice when you’re on time, and they definitely notice when you’re late. Being on time is a key factor in building trust with our clients and co-workers. Let’s never violate that trust.

Dependable

It’s all about relationships

We live for great relationships, and in order to build those relationships, we consistently give more of ourselves than we ask of others. We inherently believe in putting our clients and colleagues first— it’s just the way we operate. We like people, we like having fun, and we love a good sense of humour, and it shows.

Join Our Team

Browse our available primary care paramedic positions below and begin your journey to a fulfilling new career today.

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