Primary Care Paramedic (PPT) (up to 8) (OPSEU 4.22)

Position Description:

To provide advanced emergency medical care and transportation for ill and injured patients to health care facilities by conducting patient assessments and evaluations, prioritizing and providing patient care in accordance with basic and advanced life support program standards, guidelines, methods, techniques and Base Hospital protocols throughout Norfolk County.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Successful completion of a diploma in Emergency Care/Paramedicine from a Community College in Ontario OR a letter from a college indicating expected graduation prior to August 2022.
• A-EMCA certified or registered to write current year A-EMCA.
• Have a valid CPR certificate (BLS or HCP).
• Possess and maintain all qualifications as specified under the Ambulance Act and Ontario Regulation 257 requirements for employment.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort required to treat and move patients, deliver medical equipment or sort inventory at station and in ambulance.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “F” Ontario Driver’s Licence.
• Must be flexible to work days, evenings and/or weekends.

Must Have:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency situations.
• Courteous and effective skills in dealing with the public.
• All candidates are required to complete and successfully pass an approved physical evaluation prior to employment (OPPAT or PAE) within 9 months.
• Must complete a vulnerable sector police reference check (when requested, not required with application)
• Must complete immunization information once provided

Requirements

Dear Candidate,

We are pleased that you are entering the PCP recruitment process with Norfolk County Paramedic Services. The recruitment package provides the documentation required by NCPS in addition to the respective deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Class F driver’s license
  • Deadline: Feb 23, 2022
• College PCP diploma or letter from a college indicating expected graduation prior to Aug 2022
  • Deadline: Feb 23, 2022
• Current valid CPR certificate
  • Deadline: Feb 28, 2022
• Successful OPPAT or PAE (within last 9 months)
  • Deadline: March 9, 2022
• References
  • Deadline: Feb 28, 2022
• Immunizations (incl. COVID-19, Flu)
  • Deadline: Feb 28, 2022
• Communicable disease declaration
  • Deadline: Feb 28, 2022
• Criminal Reference Check (with vulnerable sector screening)
  • March 23, 2022 (do not complete sooner)

Please find the dates scheduled for each step in the recruitment process below.

Please be advised that successful candidates will be notified and assigned to the date(s) at each step of the recruitment process. You will only be notified if you are successful in moving forward in the process. Any required documentation will be sent to the successful candidates upon notification of moving to the next step. Dates and locations are subject to change.

Written Exam – Feb 23, 2022

Interviews – Feb 28, 2022 and March 1, 2022

Scenarios – March 9, 2022 and March 10, 2022

Base Hospital Testing – Early April

Orientation – April 13, April 14, April 15, April 18, April 19, and April 20

Benefits

Status: Permanent Part Time

Employee Group: OPSEU

Salary: $36.620 - $38.875 / hour

Division: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Department: Paramedic Services

Reports To: Commander, Paramedic Services

Location: Norfolk County

Posting Period: February 7, 2022 – February 18, 2022

Note: Applications will be kept on file for future recruitments.

How to Apply:

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be sent as 1 file.

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those invited to the written exam will be contacted.