Job opportunity: Primary Care Paramedic - CDSB, Canada

Primary Care Paramedic - Cochrane District Services Board

Job Category: Paramedic Services

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Hearst

Reporting to: Commander of Operations

Salary: $43.14 – $45.71

Foreign nationals are welcome to apply. To determine appropriate work permit/program, please visit www.canada.ca/come-to-canada

SUMMARY

The Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) vision is to further develop a district service environment that is responsive to community needs, which values the individuality of its residents, is respectful to all who receive and deliver services, and fosters personal and professional growth and teamwork among all employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

• Provide Primary Patient Care while ensuring the safe and timely land transportation of ill or injured persons and passengers to, from and between medical treatment facilities, residences and other locations.
• Provide Primary Patient Care and controlled acts under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director, and in accordance with the Patient Care Standards and procedures set out by the Ministry of Health, legislation, regulations and CQI Program.
• Drive emergency vehicles in all weather conditions, in a safe and secure manner, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and the Cochrane District EMS Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Maintain contact and comply with direction from Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC) at all times regarding the vehicle movement, vehicle status, vehicle availability, vehicle location, call assignments and the transportation of patients to medical facilities or required destinations.
• Complete and distribute, in a timely fashion, all required patient and administrative documentation as specified in the Ambulance Act, Regulations, Standards, Departmental and Base Hospital Policies and Procedures, including Ambulance Call Reports, Incident Reports and Vehicle Accident Reports.
• Perform other related duties as may be required and/or directed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Qualification for full-time employment as a Primary Care Paramedic in accordance with the Ambulance Act and other applicable legislation
• Certification as a Primary Care Paramedic by Health Sciences North Centre for Prehospital Care

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Satisfactory criminal records check
• Travel will be required

WHAT WE OFFER

• Employer matched pension plan (OMERS)
• Employer sponsored group health benefits (including optical, dental, drug, and extended health benefits) for full-time employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan, available to spouses and dependents

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Find out more and apply here. Applications close 20 October 2025.

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