WEENEEBAYKO AREA HEALTH AUTHORITY
Human Resources Department

P.O. Box 664, Moose Factory, Ontario P0L 1W0
Tel: 705-658-4544 Fax: 705-658-4917

www.waha.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Position: Primary Care Paramedic
Site: All Sites - Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat
Division: Clinical Services
Reports to: Base Supervisor
Status: Full-time Permanent

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is now accepting applications for experienced professionals to fill the key role of Primary Care Paramedic.

The Organization

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast. WAHA comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in
Moosonee. WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose
Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Peawanuck. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team members.

Position Profile Requirements:

• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary organization to provide quality patient care
• Motivated individual open to learning and ensuring the continued development of the service and organization

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pre-hospital care in accordance with provincial regulation and organizational policies and procedures
• Assess the extent of injuries or illness of trauma victims, patients with respiratory and/or cardiac disease and stress, overdose and poisoning victims, industrial accident victims, and other ill or injured individuals
• Determine emergency medical treatment for all patients
• Administer pre-hospital emergency care in adherence to all organizational and professional guidelines and regulations
• Work on site and standby duties

Qualifications/Experience:

• Meet all requirements for employment under the Ambulance Act of Ontario
• Valid certificate signed by the Base Hospital Physician allowing the Paramedic to perform the following controlled medical act, or be certified within 60 days of hire: o Successful completion of A-EMCA o Diploma in Paramedicine
• Certified in the use of Semi-Automatic Defibrillation
• Certified in symptom relief drug administration
• Ability to communicate in Cree & French, considered an asset

How to apply:

The successful candidate must provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen Check within a specified time frame

Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2023-031 to:

Human Resources
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

P.O. Box 664
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
• Internal applicants who meet the qualification and experience requirements and are in good standing with the organization’s attendance management policy are strongly encouraged to apply

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human

Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $37.84-$40.18 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
wearing PPE attending emergency calls.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• A-EMCA (preferred)
• Base Hospital Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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