26-012 PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDICS (PCP)
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
Primary Care Paramedics are responsible for providing ALS and BLS services to patients in emergency situations, working in a fast-paced environment with a team of paramedics and other healthcare professionals. They must be able to assess patients, administer medications, and provide care in a variety of settings, including emergency rooms, field stations, and community clinics. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and make quick decisions in high-stress situations.
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Job Description
26-012 Primary Care Paramedics (PCP)
With over 40 years in Emergency Medical Services, Associated Ambulance is the 2nd largest Ambulance Operator in the province. We provide ALS & BLS services to 23 locations in rural Alberta. We have exciting opportunities for Permanent & Temporary Full-time employment as well as offer casual employment status. If you are looking to jump-start your Primary Care Paramedic career, please join our Associated Ambulance Team. We Are Here For Life!
Our stations are fully modernized with kitchens, comfortable common areas and sleeping quarters. We also provide updated gym equipment in almost all of our stations. We want this to be your home away from home!
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
Position Information:
Recognition of previous EMS-PCP experience 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 Full-time, Casual
Qualifications & Requirements:
Completion of an accredited Primary Care Paramedic program.
Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as a 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.
Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test taken no more than six months prior to the start date.
Upcoming Orientation Dates for 2026:
February 9-13
April 13-17
June 1 – 5
What you'll be doing in your role:
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.
Associated Ambulance is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted and we may use your application for consideration in future postings.
To learn more about our company and other postings we may have available, please visit our website at www.associatedambulance.com
Location: Rural Alberta
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Permanent, Casual
Salary: $27.80-$41.51 per hour