Primary Care Paramedic

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**General Information**:
**ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE**: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

- Photos
- Any certificates that have photo identification
- Driver’s licences
- Police records checks

**ACCOMMODATION**: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

**PRIVACY**:Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

**Superior North Emergency Medical Services (SNEMS)**

**is hiring part-time paramedics for the North**

As a four-season outdoor paradise, life in the **North** is home to extraordinary wilderness, including lakes, rivers, green spaces, wildlife and more. Whether it’s in Thunder Bay, Armstrong, Shuniah, Conmee, Upsala, Longlac, Nakina, Geraldton, Red Rock, Nipigon, Terrace Bay, Schreiber, Marathon, or Manitouwadge, as a SNEMS paramedic you will have endless opportunities to explore

As a Northerner, an exceptional superior lifestyle awaits you for work and play. Shorter commutes provide work-life balance and the opportunity for the outdoor enthusiast to discover a richness of wilderness only moments away. We are the gateway to some of the most breathtaking experiences on earth, with the warmer months providing an abundance of fishing, boating, canoeing, ATVing, hiking, mountain biking, and camping opportunities, and the cooler months offering snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing, snowshoeing and more.

Once you join us, you won’t want to leave
- If you already live here, we can’t wait for you to join our team_

**The Opportunity**

Part-time paramedic opportunities exist in Thunder Bay, Armstrong, Shuniah, Conmee, Upsala, Longlac, Nakina, Geraldton, Red Rock, Nipigon, Terrace Bay, Schreiber, Marathon, or Manitouwadge.

Reporting to a Superintendent, you will be responsible for performing patient assessment, treatment, and monitoring tasks, which include controlled medical acts while providing safe and timely transport in accordance with the applicable legislation.

**Why SNEMS?**

With over 200 front line paramedics, who are highly skilled and trained, our service provides unwavering dedication, compassion and medical attention to a variety of injuries and conditions. We are a community minded professional service, committed to providing the best care possible.

Our services have expanded to include Community Paramedicine with experienced paramedics who conduct home visits, health clinics, and public education, aimed at providing non-emergent, pro-active health care which helps reduce the 911 demand for service and emergency hospital department visits.

**The Future of SNEMS & Our Transformational Journey**

Plans are underway to implement a number of transformational recommendations as part of an evidence-based Master Plan, which include:

- Modernizing the organizational design of SNEMS,
- Modern District stations - 10 year replacement plan,
- Ramping up community paramedicine,
- Maximizing alternative pathways, and more.

**Why Work for the City of Thunder Bay (CTB)?**

If you work at SNEMS, you work for the municipality of the City of Thunder Bay.

When you work for the City of Thunder Bay, you are part of our team, and here you can:

- Experience your importance,
- Unleash your potential,
- Know your work matters,
- Embrace diversity,
- Make a difference,
- Join a dedicated team, and
- Build community.

**Great Tangible Benefits**

As a **part-time** paramedic with SNEMS you will be in receipt of the following amazing benefits:

- competitive salary
- matching pension plan (optional)
- 14% in lieu of benefits (after completing probationary period)
- vacation pay and paid holidays
- physical fitness/gym membership subsidy
- uniform allowance
- tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)
- free parking
- employee family assistance program (EFAP)
- employee wellness program, including peer-to-peer initiatives/supports
- corporate training & leadership development
- career progression opportunities (i.e community paramedicine, advanced care paramedics, educators, logistics, management)
- variety of shift schedules (straight day (full-time), rotating, 12 hour, staggered, with some stations offering 7