| Date Posted: | Oct 10, 2025 | |
| Closing Date: | Nov 30, 2025 | |
| Competition Number: | 12187 |
| Location: | Edmonton & area | |
| Status: | Full-Time | |
| Number of Positions: | 5 |
Description
Strathcona County Emergency Services is hiring Advanced Care Paramedics who want to join an integrated department. You will begin your career with us as an ACP working on the ambulance only and then join the next recruit class in August 2026 to start your career as a firefighter/paramedic.
Strathcona County Emergency Services are honoured to serve and inspired to lead. As a fully integrated service our members will serve the community as paramedics, and after fire recruit training as firefighter/paramedics. Our emergency responders provide safe and courteous Fire/Rescue and Emergency Medical Services to the community of Strathcona County and surrounding areas as well as supporting and implementing initiatives that promote the department mission, vision and values. It’s not just a career…it’s a calling!
Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills:
Fully registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics as an Advanced Care Paramedic is a requirement upon application
Successful completion of the University of Alberta Firefighter Physical Fitness test at the time of your application is required*
NFPA 1001 Level I & II is an asset. Successful candidates will receive training for NFPA 1001’s
Emergency medical or fire response work experience along with current ITLS, PALS, ACLS certification is considered an asset
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, building and maintaining internal and external relationships
Fosters team cooperation, supports group problem solving and ensures progress toward goals
Adaptability to changes in the work environment to best fit the situation or event
Capacity to acquire and maintain new knowledge and competencies, striving to continuously build skills
Mechanical aptitude, with agility and strength to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions
Commitment to maintaining a high standard of physical fitness and mental health well-being
Conditions of Employment:
Submission of a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
Minimum of a valid Alberta Class 4 driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
Valid Alberta Class 3 driver’s licence and Air Brake (Q) endorsement must be completed before the end of probation. Onus and cost is the candidates responsibility
Ability to pass all physical and medical standards as outlined in the NFPA
*Successfully passed the U of A Firefighter Physical Fitness test at the time of application. We will accept successful results from the U of A completed within 6 months prior to your application
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Advanced Care Paramedics will be assigned to an ambulance until the next recruit class. After completion of the firefighter recruit training, firefighter/paramedics are assigned to an ambulance or a fire apparatus on a rotating basis within our integrated service
Advanced Care Paramedics will safely respond to emergency and non-emergency scenes within established guidelines
Participate in training programs, exercises and career development as necessary, including NFPA 1001’s to become a fully trained firefighter
Duties are completed as assigned to support the implementation of effective, efficient and ethical procedures to meet the customer service, safety goals and objectives of the department
Perform routine duties related to facilities and equipment maintenance
Complete required reporting and administration functions
Participate in special projects or tasks which support and promote the department mission, vision and values
Pay Rate
42.82 - 54.90
Hours Per Week
42
How To Apply
Please apply on our website: https://fa-erjf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/12187