Fire Response Paramedic – Calgary – 2020

Fire Response Paramedic - Calgary - 2020
Fire Recruitment Job Board Team
Published
May 29, 2020
Location
Calgary, Alberta
Category
Job Type
Closes
June 29, 2020
Salary
$52.27 per hour
Work Hours
This position works two 10 hour day shifts and two 14 hour night shifts followed by 4 days off.

Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide research into the best practices related to the treatment of common injuries and health risks for emergency responders.
  • Act as a liaison between Alberta Health Services (AHS) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) crews and incident command.
  • Assess and document medical monitoring and emergency care provided for heat injuries and other medical issues specific to first responders.
  • Provide emergency medical care for first responders.
  • Develop expertise in the medical management of unique situations.
  • Emergency department rotations and team building with CFD Technical Rescue Teams.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A completed 2 year Advanced Care Paramedic certificate or diploma.
  • Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • A valid Class 4 Driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits is required.
  • In addition, you must be able to obtain a valid Class 3 Driver's Licence with Q-endorsement prior to the first day of work.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all Fire Department, City of Calgary Staff, while building strong rapport with outside agencies.
  • You must have sound judgment and the ability to respond promptly in emergency situations.
  • Firefighting experience is an asset.


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Additional Information

  • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
  • Successful completion of a Physical Readiness Evaluation will be required.
  • An enhanced security clearance and pre-employment polygraph will be conducted at the candidate’s expense.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment medical and fitness test.

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