Paramedic Student-to-Practice Program (Preceptorship)

Position Details

• Job Category: Non-Union
• Division: Public Health Services
• Job Status: Student
• Hours of Work: As scheduled
• Posting Date: August 31, 2026
• Closing Date: September 27, 2026
• Location: All EMS Bases, Western Research Park, 1086 Modeland Rd, Sarnia

About Us

The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About the Role

Lambton Emergency Medical Services (LEMS) is currently accepting applications from third- and fourth-semester Paramedic students who are interested in participating in our Student-to-Practice Program.

This Student-To-Practice program provides students with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on clinical and operational experience while working alongside and under the mentorship of experienced Lambton EMS Paramedics at various station locations throughout the service. Participants will receive ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and access to continuing education opportunities designed to support their professional growth and development.

Placements will be offered between November 2026 and April 2027 in coordination with participating colleges. As placement opportunities are limited, the selection process is competitive, and not all applicants will be offered a placement within the service.

While participation in the Student-to-Practice Program does not guarantee future employment with Lambton EMS, students who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to carry forward their testing and interview scores for consideration during the Spring 2027 recruitment process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, interpret, and evaluate patient vital signs, symptoms, medical history, incident details, and survey findings, while prioritizing multiple patient care situations in accordance with Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) Patient Care Standards.
• Perform authorized medical interventions, including medication administration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), fracture and spinal immobilization, operation of manual defibrillators and mechanical devices, suctioning procedures, wound care, hemorrhage control, and treatment of injuries and medical conditions.
• Collaborate with allied agencies to obtain, share, and document relevant patient and incident information, ensuring accurate communication with appropriate medical authorities.
• Receive and implement medical directives and treatment instructions from designated medical authorities to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Safely transfer and transport patients from a variety of positions, environments, and situations using approved patient movement equipment, including stretchers, stair chairs, and other specialized devices.
• Maintain ambulance equipment and supplies, ensuring adequate inventory levels and secure storage at all times.
• Adhere to required medication dispensing, documentation, and controlled substance accountability procedures, including drug count protocols.
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance duties within ambulance stations and vehicles to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary working environment.
• Conduct routine and deep cleaning of ambulances, equipment, and related operational resources in accordance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Keep up-to-date on relevant legislation, County Policies and Procedures, and ensure implementation as prescribed.
• Possess physical ability to meet the duties and requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Formal Education

• Successful completion of the first three semesters (didactic portion) of an accredited Paramedic Program and current enrollment in the fourth semester.
• Academic certification through the Southwest Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program (SWORBHP) with results no later than January 15, 2027.

Additional Credentials

• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification issued within the past 12 months.
• A current and complete immunization record that meets requirements outlined in the Ontario Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards, Version 2.