Primary Care Paramedic

Position Details

• Department: Health
• Division: Paramedic Services
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours of Work: 24 hours per week
• Work Location: Woodlands Operation Centre - 1179 Bronte Road, Oakville
• Employee Group: OPSEU 207 - Paramedic
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Posting Date: October 15, 2026
• Application Deadline: November 12, 2026
• Positions Available: Multiple part-time positions

Employees of Public Health are expected to provide high quality programs and services including but not limited to sexual health, harm reduction and immunization clinic services by demonstrating respectful, inclusive, non-judgmental values.

Important Information for Applicants

An “F” class driver’s license is a requirement for this position. If selected to advance to the interview stage, candidates will be required to provide a copy of their “F” class driver's license by February 1, 2027.

An online written examination will be conducted on December 15, 2026 at 1700hrs (5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time) and January 6, 2027 at 1500hrs (3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time). To ensure candidates are set up for the exam, a mock exam will be held from December 1, 2026 to December 13, 2026.

Candidates are required to complete a CASPer assessment on one of the following dates: December 1, 2026 at 2000 hrs (8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time) or January 7, 2027 at 2000 hrs (8:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time).

Completion of the Ottawa Paramedic Physical Abilities Test (OPPAT) or Paramedic Functional Abilities Test (PFAT) will be required. Physical assessment results must be valid on February 1, 2027 and for 30-days after February 1, 2027.

Applicants will also be required to complete an interview which will include scenario-based questions. Interviews will be conducted in February 2027.

Paramedics who are currently employed by an Ontario paramedic service, are certified by an Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program, with greater than one (1) year of experience may be eligible for an accelerated recruitment process.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in accordance with Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards.
• Provide patient care and perform controlled acts as approved by and under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director.
• Ensure security of vehicles, stations, equipment/supplies and controlled drugs at all times.
• Ensure safe transportation and ongoing medical care for ill and/or injured patients to and from medical facilities or required destination.
• Provide a detailed patient report to medical staff upon arrival at the receiving facility.
• Complete Ambulance Call Reports/other documentation as required in a timely fashion.
• Maintain contact/comply with the Central Ambulance Communications Centre at all times regarding vehicle movements, status of ambulances, call assignments and the transportation of patients to medical facilities or required destination.
• Inspect the ambulance vehicle, patient care equipment and supplies to ensure they are maintained in a clean and functional state.
• Complete vehicle check sheets as required.
• Attend mandatory training programs, continuing medical education programs and divisional training programs as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma in Paramedic Studies or anticipated graduation from a Paramedic Studies program.
• The Paramedic Studies program must be recognized by the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care.
• Emergency Medical Care Assistant (EMCA) or Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistants (A-EMCA) certification (or pending).
• Valid Ottawa Paramedic Physical Abilities Test (OPPAT) or Paramedic Functional Abilities Test (PFAT).
• Qualified to work in an ambulance in Ontario as required by the Ambulance Act and Regulations.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and exercise sound judgment in an emergency environment.
• Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively with the entire healthcare team.

Working/Employment Conditions

This position requires the incumbent to work various shifts including nights, weekends and statutory holidays.

• Current certification in CPR [Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS)] or equivalent.
• Proof of local base hospital certification prior to completion of the orientation period.
• The incumbent will be required to drive a Regional vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of their driver's license, a driver's abstract and a valid 'F' class Ontario Driver's license.
• The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on condition that the Regional Municipality of Halton receives a current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check by the first day of employment.

Important Information About Your Application

In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.

Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.