Join Our Team at Associated Ambulance: Serving

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our dedicated team at **Associated Ambulance** and be a part of providing essential emergency services to local communities across Alberta. As an EMS service provider, we are committed to delivering the highest level of care and compassion to those in need. With state-of-the-art equipment and highly trained professionals, we strive to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients during critical moments.

With over 40 years in Emergency Medical Services, **Associated Ambulance** is the 2nd largest Ambulance Operator in the province. We provide ALS, BLS as well as IFT services to 23 locations in rural Alberta. We have exciting opportunities for Permanent & Temporary Full-time employment as well as offer casual employment status, for those who require a little more flexibility.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to serve your community by responding to emergencies, providing life-saving interventions, and transporting patients to medical facilities with utmost care. We offer comprehensive training programs that will enhance your skills and knowledge in emergency medical services.

Working with Associated Ambulance means being part of a supportive and close-knit team where collaboration is valued.

Together, we make a positive impact on people's lives every day.

**Role Expectations**:

- a defined scope of practice that includes the provisions of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and/or Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures
- administer pre-hospital medical care
- check and monitor vital signs, measure blood glucose levels and use other diagnostic procedures
- perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- provide oxygen, administer medications including intravenous (IV) treatments, perform bandaging and splinting, assist in childbirth and provide initial treatment to trauma patient
- stabilize an injured or ill person
- hospital transports
- patient assessments
- collaborate with other emergency medical personnel, physicians, nurses and other health professionals.

**Qualifications & Requirements**:

- Completion of an accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program or Primary Care Paramedic program.
- Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic or Primary Care Paramedic.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).
- Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's license with an abstract indicating no serious traffic safety violations - abstract will be requested and must be provided to meet hiring qualifications
- Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test taken no more than six months prior to the start date.
- Must provide a vulnerable sector check

**Position Information**:

- Recognition of previous EMS experience may be accepted to determine wage grid placement
- HSAA CUPE salary scales
- RRSP-DPSP matching program
- Shift schedules 24 hour core flex and 12-hour assembled
- Weekend premium pay
- Multiple locations throughout Alberta
- Permanent & Temporary Fulltime, casual

** Additional Perks **
- Fully comprehensive Health & Dental benefit package (Fulltime and Benefit eligible casuals)
- Bountiful taxable spending account (Full time only)
- Flexible schedules for work-life balance
- Opportunity to work in and support our rural Alberta communities.
- _Cost of living is lower. Lower overall taxes compared to other provinces._
- PCP: $26.01 - $41.51 per hour
- ACP: $34.42 - $50.13 per hour
- ACP: $40 - $42.77 per hour flat rate for casuals

**Retention Bonus**:
**PCP Retention 1 Year $3,000 2 Year $7,000 3 Year $10,000**

**ACP Retention 1 Year $5,000 2 Year $12,000 3 Year $17,000**

If you are looking to jump-start or extend your career, please join our Associated Ambulance Team.

**We Are Here For Life