Emergency Medical Responder - Inter Facility Transport
Your Opportunity:
As an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), you will work as a front-line healthcare provider in EHS Operations. A successful applicant may work throughout the Edmonton area. A successful applicant will work in a variety of roles such as front-line ambulance work. The successful applicant will conduct themselves respectfully with members of the public, colleagues and allied services. The ability to follow direction is considered a key strength. The successful applicant may work several shift patterns. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. To ensure that your qualifications are recognized, please provide a chronological resume, evidence of credentials and cover letter in PDF format. EHS may share candidate information with EHS Operations hiring teams throughout the province.
Description:
As an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) with ALTA Paramedic Health (APH), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation, providing simple treatments and completing required documentation including patient care reports. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other transport vehicles, including non-emergent transport (NET) units, are properly stocked and equipped in accordance with APH standards. The working environment for an EMR is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will be required to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g. backcountry), with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and direct exposure to bodily fluids. The EMR role is physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105 lbs while transporting and transferring patients, supplies, and equipment. You must be able to endure frequent, simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally, you must stand and sit for extended periods, bend, twist, side-carry up to 20 lbs in each hand and assume awkward positions.
- Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
- Classification: Emergency Med Responder (2088)
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Edmonton Zone EMS
- Primary Location: Interfacility Transport EMS ED
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 15-JUN-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 06-JUL-2026
- Hours per Shift: 8
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $23.07
- Maximum Salary: $26.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification. Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence (or equivalent), along with a five (5)-year driver abstract dated within six (6) months prior to commencing work, with no more than six (6) demerits. Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, verified by a certificate from Lifemark, is required for candidates who do not currently hold a clinical position within ALTA Paramedic Health (APH) (including VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, and Community Paramedic roles). The F.A.R.E. test must be completed within six (6) months of the application date. ALTA Paramedic Health (APH) may verify results with Lifemark to confirm successful completion. For more information or to book your evaluation, please visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services. Candidates must meet all physical and operational requirements of the role by the start date.
Additional Required Qualifications:As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:Preference is given to those with previous EHS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset and will be considered during the selection process. Applicants must provide documentation supporting their qualifications with their submission.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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