Advanced Care Paramedic

ADVANCED CARE PARAMEDIC

(FOR THE POSITION OF CCP RECRUIT)

Reference #: 2025-62

Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

Position Title

Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) - Multiple Vacancies
- Department/Section

Paramedic Operations

Employment Status

Permanent Full Time

Salary
- $48.57/hour (CCP Recruit Rate)

Location

Northern Bases Including Moosonee, Kenora, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay, and Timmins

Hours of Work

40

Posting Open Date

May 1, 2025

Posting Close Date

May 31, 2025

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

Position Summary:
The incumbent is responsible for the initiation and provision of treatment, stabilization and safe transport of critically ill and injured urgent and non-urgent patients via air and, in some locales, land, and the completion of relevant documentation. The incumbent will perform duties related to maintenance of equipment and supplies and participate in maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The Flight Paramedic, practices with medical skills and knowledge in the transport environment within their scope of practice and adheres to all Ornge/MOH medical directives, policies and procedures. The Flight Paramedic supports and promotes the strategic vision and principles of Ornge.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 2 years’ active field practice as a paramedic; 5 years’ active practice preferred;
- MOH Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) certificate; or eligibility for Ontario equivalency.
- Current valid F Class (or higher) Drivers License or provincial equivalent with satisfactory Driver Abstract.
- Current valid CPR for Healthcare Professionals and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Current, valid immunizations and confirmation of freedom from communicable disease as outlined in MOH Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Search current within 90 days.
- Advanced Care Paramedic Program graduation certificate from a recognized institution.
- Current Advanced Care Paramedic certification in good standing with a provincial Base Hospital or applicable regulatory body.
- MOH Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) certificate; or eligibility for Ontario equivalency.
- Current valid F Class (or higher) Drivers License or provincial equivalent with satisfactory Driver Abstract.
- Current valid CPR for Healthcare Professionals and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Current, valid immunizations and confirmation of freedom from communicable disease as outlined in MOH Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Search current within 90 days.
- Advanced Care Paramedic Program graduation certificate from a recognized institution.
- Current Advanced Care Paramedic certification in good standing with a provincial Base Hospital or applicable regulatory body.
- Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening process with a satisfactory result prior to or within 90 days of commencement of employment.
- Ability to successfully:

- Certify at the ACP level with Ornge Base Hospital;
- Complete pre-qualification requirements for CCP course admission;
- Provide proof of completion of Ornge Aeromedical Theory Program;
- MOH Aeromedical Theory Certificate.

Hours and Location of Work:

- Paramedics are required to work various shifts, including day and night shifts and weekends in a 24/7 environment, including days, afternoons and nights on weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays;
- During the course of their shift duties, Paramedics may be required to overnight away from their home base;
- Employees may be required to use respiratory protective equipment and they shall co-operate in attaining an effective fit of the equipment and in particular, be clean shaven to ensure an effective facial seal to provide for the health and safety of all employees.

Information Session
- Join us for a live Question and Answer session (date’s & times TBD on all social media platforms). Please register for the event using the link provided.

Total Rewards:

- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
- 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
- Personal Day & Vacation entitlements are in accordance with the UNIFOR Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- PERKS Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more

At Ornge, we are:

- Community connectors.
- Equity in healthcare.
- Strong in our co