Primary Care Paramedic

Status - Temporary Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - 24 Months - Type of Position - an Addition to Staff - Start Date - Spring 2026 - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $41.18 - $44.72 - Department - York Region -> Community & Health Services -> Paramedic and Seniors Services - Location - EMS TFT Paramedics - 80 Bales Drive East - Sharon, ON L0G 1V0 CA (Primary) - Job Description (E) - **ABOUT US** - Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. - **WHAT WE OFFER** - Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. - Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. - Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. - Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership. **_We are offering three distinct recruitment streams, each with specific assessment criteria:_** **ABOUT THE ROLE** - Reporting to the Superintendent/Supervisor, Paramedic Operations, is responsible for providing ambulance services, 24-hour emergency and non-emergency care, and transportation at the Primary Care Paramedic - AIV level to and between hospitals for patients experiencing injury or illness; complying with the current Ambulance Act, Ministry of Health Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards, Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards, Regional Base Hospital Program medical directives and policies, the Highway Traffic Act, and other applicable legislation. - **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING**- Provides primary emergency medical care for ill or injured persons at the Primary Care Paramedic -AIV by taking the lead at emergency incidents. - Provides transportation for ill or injured persons, to, from, and between treatment facilities, in specially equipped ambulance vehicles, as directed by the Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC). - Monitors, observes and records changes in patient’s condition and carries out treatment as required. - Prepares various reports including Ambulance Call Reports, Incident/Occurrence Reports, Vehicle Checklists and other reports and documents (electronically or in writing), as per the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care BLS/ALS Patient Care Standards, Ontario Ambulance Documentation Standards, and/or the Region’s Paramedic Services Branch and/or the Ministry of Health. - Promptly provides incident reports, accident and other related reports and forms, to their superintendent for review. - Ensures that proper inventory checks of supplies and equipment are performed according to Standard Operating Policies and Procedures, and makes adjustments as required, reporting any errors or omissions. - Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of fleet vehicles; stocks vehicle medical supplies; reports any missing or malfunctioning equipment and vehicle defibrillator to the Supervisor through the electronic reporting system. - Interacts with members of the health care team, allied emergency care providers, the public and patients in a professional manner. - Communicates with CACC to ensure they are advised of status and location at all times. - Maintains technical knowledge by attending workshops and in-service training sessions, participating in refresher t