Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: CAS082768

Expected Start Date: November 30, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Southwest Integrated Health Facility

City/Town: Maple Creek

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Casual

FTE: 0

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: EMS Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician $29.909 to $36.572

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Southwest EMS Operations Manager the Emergency Medical Technician - Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for responding to emergent and non-emergent EMS calls for service; and for providing initial assessment, treatment, stabilization and transport of ill or injured persons at the Basic Life Support level. The PCP will provide care with strict adherence to: Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) core values, policies, and work standards; Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Paramedic Clinical Practice Protocols; The Paramedics Act and SCoP Regulatory and Administrative Bylaws; and The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)

Licenses

• Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)
• Valid Class 4 driver's license
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

• Advanced - Listening skills
• Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice

Other Information

• Maple Creek is located approximately 138 km west of Swift Current
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
• Standard Hours
• Computer skills, where required
• For more information on the town of Maple Creek please visit https://maplecreek.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• No guaranteed hours

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.