Hours of work

• Shift work will be a requirement of this position.
• Hours of work are available without guaranteed minimums. Employees provide availability as per the Collective Agreement and shifts are assigned based on seniority on a scheduled and call-in availability basis.
• Part-time paramedics shall be available to be scheduled a minimum of seven (7) days (all shifts, including two (2) weekend days, either Saturday or Sunday), in a calendar month.
• Part-time paramedics shall be available for work as required and assigned, on a rotational basis by the employer over statutory holidays including December 24th, 25th and 26th,31st and January 1st.
• Locations of work include either of 2 City Stations within Guelph, or any of 7 County Stations: Mount Forest, Arthur, Harriston, Fergus, Rockwood, Drayton and Hillsburgh.

Your role

• Function as part of a team providing Basic Life Support including medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of the critically ill and injured in accordance with the Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards and the Centre for Paramedic Education and Research Hamilton Health Sciences standards, and related policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergency rescue situations involving potential loss of life or bodily injury; maintain control, manage, and direct patient care at the scene of a pre-hospital emergency.
• Respond to and manage the care and safe transportation of non-critical and elective patients.
• Transport patients to appropriate facilities and as directed by CACC communications officers.
• Perform inspections of emergency vehicles, and all related equipment at the commencement of each shift and after every patient carried call to ensure equipment is fully functional, supplies are clean and well stocked, and patient compartment is cleaned as required.
• Maintain general vehicle and station cleanliness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Ambulance and Emergency Care, or recognized Paramedic College Diploma program or letter of equivalency.
• Must be licensed to drive an ambulance (Class F or equivalent) with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their license is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Have maintained, during the 3 years immediately prior to the date of hire, and have continued to maintain during employment, a valid driver’s license under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
• Current CPR level C or BLS certification (must be issued within last 12 months from date of hire).
• Completion of MOHLTC, (Ministry of Health and Long Term Care), Mandatory Core Training.
• Completion of MOHLTC A-EMCA exam within 210 days of graduation.
• Completion of the Base Hospital Certification Schedule 1 requirement, minimum within 30 days in the position.
• Must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude for which the person has not been pardoned, and a current satisfactory clearance of police/criminal record check including Vulnerable Sector Screening Search must be provided at time of hire (original copy).
• Good map reading abilities and continued efforts towards enhancing local geographic knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, problem solving, conflict resolution and customer service sills are essential.
• Mandatory Immunization Records demonstrating compliance to the Ambulance Act Section (257) Table: 1
  • Tetanus (Valid within 10 years)
  • Diphtheria
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Pertussis
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (titres)
  • Hepatitis B (titres)
• Influenza vaccine, MOHLTC equivalent documentation or have proof of immunity or medical contraindication for vaccinations.
• Satisfactory completion of the health status questionnaire “Free from Communicable Disease”.
• Must provide current certification of Physical Ability Test (PAT) through Ottawa Paramedic Physical Ability Test or Physical Agility Evaluation (PAE) through Ability Works Consulting Inc or Physical Agility Assessment (PAA) from Cira Health Solutions prior to time of hire. For the purposes of our recruitment, the PAT/PAE/PAA must be issued within the previous 6 months of hire date. Expense of this assessment is to be covered by the applicant. For more information or to book a time, please visit their websites at: http://specialprojects.wlu.ca/oppat/ or www.awci.ca or www.sibley.ca
• Paramedics who have obtained their training outside of Ontario can apply for equivalency with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Information on the equivalency process can be obtained by visiting the MOHLTC web site.
• We actively seek candidates who possess skills and education that are over and above our minimum qualifications such as relevant volunteer and/or work experience within the healthcare services and relevant professional development courses/training.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment are also very important.

Rate

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Sunday December 18, 2022. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

Successful candidates will move through the following process:

January 10th, 2023: Online Written Test

January 30th, 31st, & February 1st, 2023: Interviews Conducted (MMI)

February 27th, 28th & March 1st, 2023: Scenarios Conducted (In-person)

Week of March 27th, 2023: Employee Contracts Offered

May 23rd, 2023: Orientation Starts for 4 weeks

Above dates may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances. Further information will be sent to selected candidates through the email address provided at time of application.

Please visit the job posting listed on our careers page and click on the “Apply for this job” button. Instructions will follow.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.