Primary Care Paramedic

**Job Brief**:
The Paramedic (Part-time) functions as patient care provider and driver while carrying out a range of Paramedic duties.
- Employment Status:
**Permanent Part time**
- Union:
**OPSEU 371**
- Open To:
**Internal/External Applicant(s)**
- Closing Date:
**13/02/2025**
- Duration (if temporary):
**N/A**

Wage $41.02 - $43.55 per hour (2024)

Reports to Superintendent, Paramedic Service

Department Paramedic Service

Location City of Kawartha Lakes. Base, as assigned

Hours Part-time, 24 hours per week (averaged)

Other Part-time employees are required to provide shift availability on the 15th of each month for the following month, be submitted/assigned per Collective Agreement and must work at least 12 shifts in each 6-month period.

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to support our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork and we want you to _Jump In_ with us

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: OMERS pension (defined benefit), employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement, education reimbursement, and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.
- To function in the interchangeable roles of patient care provider and driver while carrying out a range of Paramedic duties in keeping with legislative requirements and departmental policies;
- Assess and treat patients while demonstrating professionalism, respect, empathy and compassion;
- Transport patients to and from health care facilities while respecting safe operating procedures;
- Collaborate effectively with other health care professionals and emergency workers;
- Deliver oral and written reports with accuracy and completeness including all pertinent information;
- Promote community awareness of emergency medical services and the profession;
- Ensure vehicles, equipment and supplies are clean, organized and available;
- Perform other related duties or tasks as assigned.

**Skills/Education Required**
- Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or equivalent, as defined by the _Ambulance Act_ and Regulations;
- Successful completion of a Paramedic Diploma from a Community College in Ontario;
- Advanced Care Paramedics must have successfully completed an Advanced Care Paramedic certification program from a Community College in Ontario;
- AEMCA certified by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, or AEMCA pending;
- Possess and maintain certification as a Primary Care Paramedic in the Province of Ontario; Advanced Care Paramedics must hold and maintain MOHLTC Advanced Care Paramedic Certificate;
- Ability to be certified / cross-certified with Base Hospital in Symptom Relief and Defibrillation, upon employment;
- Possess and maintain current CPR certificate, all qualifications as specified under the _Ambulance Act_ and Regulations, and a valid Class “F” driver’s licence;
- Ability to exercise effective problem solving and decision making skills, excellent clinical judgement and assessment skills;
- Above average oral and written communication, organization, numeracy, and memory skills;
- Ability to read, write and speak English;
- Ability to exercise discretion and tact and to maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times;
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships;
- Ability to recognize and react appropriately in stressful or volatile situations;
- Ability to perform successfully in emotionally and physically demanding situations
- Ability to access electronic scheduling and Microsoft Outlook via computer
- Applicants must also be prepared for a variety of assessments during the recruitment process, including written, practical and psychological evaluations.