26-018: EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER (EMR)

Job summary

Emergency Medical Responders are responsible for providing patient care and monitoring during interfacility transfers between healthcare facilities. They must also safely operate EMS vehicles and maintain equipment while collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.

Job details

With over 40 years of service in Emergency Medical Services, Associated Ambulance is the second-largest ambulance operator in the province.We provide Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Interfacility Transfer (IFT) services across 22 rural and 2 metropolitan locations in Alberta, supporting rural and regional healthcare systems through safe, reliable, and high-quality patient transfers. Associated Ambulance is currently accepting expressions of interest for Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) to join our Interfacility Transfer (IFT) teams based out of Red Deer AB or Acheson. EMRs play a vital role in ensuring safe, compassionate, and professional patient transfers between healthcare facilities while acting as patient advocates and collaborating closely with hospital staff and allied healthcare professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to start or grow your EMS career in a supportive IFT environment, build strong foundational skills, gain consistent patient contact, and develop a solid understanding of healthcare systems, transport medicine, and patient flow. Required Qualifications Completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Responder program and active registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) – Healthcare Provider certification Valid Alberta Class 4 Operator’s Licence with a clean driving abstract (5-year abstract required; no serious traffic violations) Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) completed within the last six months Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check Proof of up-to-date vaccinations Availability to attend required orientation and mentorship dates Ability to work a variety of shifts, including potential short-notice coverage Preferred: Minimum 1 year of experience working in an EMS frontline role and/or a relevant healthcare setting Position Information & Hours of Work 2026 Orientation Dates: October 5–9, December 7–11 Recognition of previous EMS–EMR experience accepted Shift patterns may include IFT-focused 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, with additional 12-hour assembled Position Description EMRs assigned to IFT operations are responsible for: Providing patient care and monitoring during interfacility transfers Safely operating EMS vehicles in accordance with company policy and road safety regulations Transporting patients between hospitals, care facilities, and specialty treatment centers Working collaboratively with sending and receiving healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care Performing patient assessments and delivering care within the EMR scope of practice Adhering to all Medical Control Protocols (MCPs), standard operating procedures, and company policies Completing accurate and thorough patient care documentation Maintaining professionalism and prioritizing patient dignity, privacy, and comfort Communicating effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and colleagues Consulting with other healthcare providers when required Ensuring ambulances, equipment, and stations are clean, stocked, and operationally ready Physical Demands & Work Environment EMRs spend extended periods standing, walking, reaching, crouching, and bending throughout their shifts. The role requires lifting and transferring patients and equipment, sometimes in confined or awkward positions. EMRs may be exposed to bodily fluids, chemicals, needle-stick risks, weather conditions, and other occupational hazards common in patient transport and healthcare environments. If you are looking to jump-start your EMS career in a patient-centered, team-oriented Interfacility Transfer environment, we invite you to join the Associated Ambulance Team. Hiring in a casual EMR capacity is contingent upon operational needs at the time of hire and may change based on service demands. Multiple positions may be awarded from this posting. Only successful applicants will be contacted. We Are Here For Life.

What you’ll do

Emergency Medical Responders are responsible for providing patient care and monitoring during interfacility transfers between healthcare facilities. They must also safely operate EMS vehicles and maintain equipment while collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited Emergency Medical Responder program and hold active registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics. Additionally, a valid Alberta Class 4 Operator’s Licence, current BLS certification, and a clean criminal record check are required.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Emergency Medical Services
• Interfacility Transfer
• Patient Assessment
• Medical Control Protocols
• Ambulance Operation
• Patient Advocacy
• Documentation
• Basic Life Support
• Emergency Response
• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Professionalism
• Patient Transfer
• Advocacy
• Compassion
• Patient Flow
• Advanced Life Support
• Ambulances
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Consulting
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
• Electronic Medical Record
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Patient Transport
• Team Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Transportation
• Security & Safety
• Emergency Medical Responder
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Ambulance Workers
• Emergency Medical Technicians