Job Information
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Paramedic Practice and System Performance, EHS, the Paramedic Practice Specialist role works within Hospital and Surgical Health Services to support the Government of Alberta’s statutory oversight responsibilities under the Emergency Health Services Act and Ground Ambulance Regulation.
The Paramedic Practice Specialist plays a key role in advancing public safety and strengthening Alberta’s emergency health services system. In this role, you will support the development, interpretation, and application of legislation, policy, and standards related to paramedic practice, medical control, and clinical governance. You will help shape system‑level expectations and accountability frameworks that guide medical oversight and ensure consistent, high quality emergency care across the province.
The successful candidate will need to provide senior technical expertise and strategic advice to a broad range of stakeholders—including the Minister, Premier, Cabinet, MLAs, regulatory bodies, health system partners, unions, professional associations, and municipal and provincial entities—on matters related to paramedic practice, medical control protocols (MCPs), and statutory obligations under the Emergency Health Services Act. Your subject matter expertise will also inform contract oversight and performance expectations related to governance and system accountability, and support broader compliance and accountability functions within government and the emergency health services system.
The role requires strong analytical capability to research emerging practices, conduct literature reviews and jurisdictional scans, and translate findings into clear recommendations through written reports, presentations, and briefing materials. The successful candidate must interpret and explain legislation, regulation, and policy requirements to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent understanding of provincial expectations and standards, and apply professional judgment to assess the significance of information and support appropriate internal escalation where warranted.
Supporting ministry‑led policy and program development, the Paramedic Practice Specialist is responsible to assess initiatives aimed at improving system‑level clinical governance, and contribute to performance measurement frameworks that enhance public safety and accountability.
Additional responsibilities include developing and maintaining tools, templates, and guidance documents that support oversight processes; representing the division on cross‑ministry committees and projects; and delivering timely, high quality communication products that require expert‑level insight into paramedic practice and clinical governance.
Competencies
Qualifications
Minimum Recruitment Standards
Equivalency that will be considered :
Assets :
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to minimum recruitment standards .
Hours of work are Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours per week.
This competition will be used to fill two separate, permanent MH4 positions with HSHS, both full‑time out of Edmonton, Alberta.
Candidates from across the province of Alberta and elsewhere are encouraged to apply; however, the successful candidate must be able to work out of a designated office in Edmonton 5 days a week.
Application Requirements
As part of the application process, you are required to :
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents / checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out‑of‑province applicants can obtain the required documents / checks from the province they currently reside in.
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How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https : / / www.alberta.ca / job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post‑secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) ( https : / / www.alberta.ca / international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https : / / canalliance.org / en / default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jagreet Uppal at Jagreet.Uppal@gov.ab.ca .
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Paramedic • Edmonton, Division No. 11, CA