Emergency Medical Responder

Your Opportunity :

If you welcome a different pace of life and look for the chance to use the full scope of your clinical practice, EMS in Northern Alberta could be the right fit for you.

Gain experience in our diverse northern landscape, surrounded by expansive prairie fields, bustling urban centers, lush wetlands, boreal forests, and sprawling mountain passes.

Discover hidden gems, stunning scenery, and friendly people as you explore our enormous backyard in all seasons. Alberta Health Services (AHS), can offer you a career that fits your lifestyle and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Joining AHS means becoming a part of an exceptional team. AHS has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Alberta’s Top 75 Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

In addition to competitive compensation, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000.

This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Where you will be stationed : The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and has something for everyone! In addition to a state-of-the-art recreation facility, there are many outdoor and indoor activities available at our numerous parks and golf courses.

Grande Prairie also has a vibrant arts and culture community, live theatre, and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities.

Alberta Health Services has recently opened a new regional hospital and cancer centre. Casual employees in the Grande Prairie District are eligible to work shifts in six communities;

Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Spirit River, Valleyview, Fox Creek, and Grande Cache. This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to live, work, and play in northern Alberta.

See what AHS has to offer you.

Description :

As an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), you will transport ill or injured patients from scenes of emergency and / or between facilities.

This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation; assessing emergency scenes and patients; providing simple treatments and completing required documentation including patient care reports.

You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as transfer vans, are properly stocked and equipped.

Alberta Health Services EMS requires the proof of the successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation ( test via the certificate provided by the Lifemark organization for all applicants external to AHS or internal to AHS, who do not already hold a clinical position within AHS EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic).

Your test must be completed within 6 months of the date of your application. Alberta Health Services EMS may verify results with Lifemark to ensure the candidate has successfully completed the test.

Please contact Lifemark at to find more information on the test and how to book your evaluation.

Required Qualifications :

Completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Responder or Primary Care Paramedic program. Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) as an Emergency Medical Responder.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with no more than six (6) demerits.

Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation ( test taken no more than six months prior to the application date.

Additional Required Qualifications :

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications :