Description
The City of Lethbridge is seeking up to six Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) and Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) to join the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) team. In this permanent, full-time role, successful candidates will provide high-quality pre-hospital care and play a key part in protecting and serving the citizens of Lethbridge.
LFES offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to focus exclusively on EMS or to progress into integrated Fire-EMS roles. Candidates will be joining a professional and committed team dedicated to exemplary public service.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Duties:
- Provide high-quality pre-hospital emergency medical care as a Paramedic (ACP/PCP).
- Focus on patient care, clinical excellence, and skill advancement within the EMS division.
Career Streams:
- Dedicated EMS Division: Work exclusively in emergency medical services at your designation, with the option to remain in this division for your entire career without fire suppression responsibilities.
- Integrated Fire-EMS Division: Opportunity to transition to fire training, qualifying for the role of Paramedic Firefighter, including fire suppression, rescue, and integrated emergency response (subject to successful completion of LFES Fire Academy and available vacancies).
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
- Maintain professionalism and a commitment to exemplary public service.
- Successfully complete recruitment evaluations and assessments as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Certification & Registration:
- Registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) or Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP). Applications without this registration will not be accepted.
Driver’s License:
- Minimum Class 4 Driver's License in the province of Alberta.
Physical Requirements:
- Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E) prior to being offered a position.
Application Package Requirements:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Documentation confirming Alberta College of Paramedics registration
- Driver’s abstract (dated within 3 months of posting close)
- Police Information Check with vulnerable sector search (dated within 3 months of posting close)
- F.A.R.E. test results (proof of successful completion within 6 months of posting close)
Recruitment Process:
- Behavioural descriptive job interview
- Medical written exam and scenario testing
- Written psychological evaluation exams
- Written Firefighter Aptitude exam
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates registered as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) are given preference.
Additional Information
Type: Full-Time Permanent
Positions Available: Up to 6
Hours of Work: 42 hours per week
Pay Rate: $39.80/hour (4th class PCP), $45.49/hour (4th class ACP)
Process Timeline:
- Posting closes: January 28, 2026, at 4:00PM MST
- Testing/Interviews: February 17–20, 2026
- Offers of employment: By March 20, 2026
- Start date: April 15, 2026
Application Process:
- Apply online only (paper copies and emailed applications are not accepted).
- If documents are outstanding at the time of application, submit available documentation and notify by email; follow up promptly with outstanding documents.
Contact Information:
Fire Administration Office: 403-320-3800 or firedepartment@lethbridge.ca
Equity and Inclusion Statement:
The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of the community and is committed to inclusive employment opportunities. The City acknowledges its location in Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory and the Métis Nation of Alberta.
Union: IAFF Local 237
All applicants are thanked for their interest; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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