Job Description

If you are a paramedic graduate or an upcoming graduate, you are eligible to apply.

Division: Paramedic Services
Department: Community Well-Being
Initial Reporting Location: Lionel E. Lalonde Centre

Job Status: Regular part time positions
(recruitment pool)
Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Inside Unit
Hours of Work: Up to 48 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Yes
Range of Pay: IWEM Group 1 $40.35 to $45.06 per hour

Benefits/Extras:

• 8% pay in lieu of benefits
• Eligible for OMERS Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness initiatives

Please note that you are responsible for completing and submitting all medical, physical, and legal documents by the specified due dates. Failure to submit requested documents within the prescribed timelines will result in removal from the recruitment process.

Application Details

• Written Exam (Virtual): January 19, 2026.
• Interviews and Testing: February 17 to 25, 2026.
• Deputy Chief Interviews (Virtual): March 2, 2026.
• Job Offers: Mid-March
• Start Date: May 4, 2026

Application Requirements

• At the time of application, all candidates must hold a valid Class F license or provide proof that a Class F road test is booked.
• Proof of successful completion of an approved, evidence-based physical fitness test designed to assess the job-specific physical abilities required for paramedic work (ie: OPPAT, OPLE, or PFAT) or proof that one has been booked. Test results due prior to March job offer.
• 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 will be offered an accelerated recruitment process.

Spring Recruitment Dates and Stages

Stage 1: Written Exam

• Date: January 19,2026 (Virtual)
• If successful, you will proceed to submit all required documentation prior to interview (see below).

Stage 2: Pre-Interview Documentation Required – Due no later than Friday, February 13, 2026

• Copy of College Diploma from an approved Paramedic program or a letter from your College Paramedic Program Coordinator confirming the expected program completion and anticipated graduation date.
• A copy of A-EMCA certificate or confirmation of registration to write the A-EMCA and date of examination.
• Valid CPR (Level BLS) certification- issued within the previous 12 months.
• Three references – One must be your Preceptor.

Stage 3: Interviews and Testing

• Dates: February 17–25, 2026
• Format: Full-day interviews, driving test, skills stations, and scenarios

Stage 4: Interview with Deputy Chiefs

• Dates: March 2, 2026 (Virtual)
• If successful, you will proceed to submit all required documentation (see below).

Stage 5: Pre-Employment Documentation Required – Due no later than Thursday, April 2, 2026

• Copy of A-EMCA certificate or confirmation of registration to write the A-EMCA and date of examination.

• Copy of F Class License

• Three Year Driver Record (MTO Abstract), dated in the current year.

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check (completed within three months of date of hire).

• Pre-Employment Health Status Package

A Vulnerable Sector Check is required for this position. This will be requested by the Hiring Manager only if you are selected as the candidate of choice. Kindly do not submit your Vulnerable Sector Check with your application.

About Paramedic Services:

Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services’ catchment area is 9,221 square kilometres and we respond to approximately 32,000 calls per year. Our service employs Primary Care Paramedics, Advanced Care Paramedics and Community Paramedics. We have an established Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) team which provides emergency medical care in the field to police officers or citizens who become injured or ill during tactical operations.

Our deployment model includes a central and reporting stations. Our central start location and headquarters is located in Azilda with six posts located in the Long Lake and minnow lake areas, on Van Horne Street, Leon Avenue, and in Coniston. The five reporting locations are in Levack, Chelmsford, Val Therese, Capreol and Walden. Our fleet includes ambulances, Paramedic Response Units and a Remote Response Unit.

Characteristic Duties: Under the general supervision of the Platoon Superintendent.

• Provide Primary emergency medical care while ensuring the safe and timely land transportation of ill or injured persons to, from and between medical treatment facilities.
• Perform Primary emergency medical care and controlled acts under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director, and in accordance with the patient care standards and procedures set out by the Ministry of Health, legislation, regulations and Quality Assurance program.
• Perform Primary emergency medical care as indicated above when functioning as a first responder.
• Drive emergency vehicles in all weather conditions, in a safe and secure manner, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and the Department's policies and procedures.
• Maintain contact and comply with direction from the Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC), at all times, regarding vehicle movements, status of ambulances, call assignments and the transportation of patients to medical facilities or required destination.
• Complete, in a timely manner, all required patient and administrative documentation specified in the Ambulance Act, Regulations, Standards, Departmental and base hospital policies and practices, including Ambulance Call Report forms. Ensure safekeeping of patient records.
• Liaise with CACC, families, base hospital staff, police, fire and other health professionals/agencies to ensure relevant patient information is collected.
• Provide a detailed patient report to appropriate medical staff (e.g., physician, nurse, etc.) at the receiving Facility.
• Inspect the ambulance and all equipment at the start and throughout the shift to ensure they are in proper working order, and in a clean and sanitary condition. Carry out housekeeping duties within the ambulance stations and ambulance vehicles, ensuring the areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary condition.
• Check and ensure the vehicle is stocked at all times with adequate supplies and equipment.
• Ensure vehicles, stations, equipment, supplies and controlled drugs are maintained in a safe and secure manner at all times.
• Participate in mandatory training programs, continuing medical education programs, quality assurance programs and departmental training programs, as required.
• Assist with and provide preceptor activities in support of Primary Life Support training.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as may be required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a diploma in Emergency Care/Paramedicine from a Community College in Ontario.
• EMCA or A-EMCA certified by the Ministry of Health (or pending A-EMCA certification as per the legislation).
• Certification as a Primary Care Paramedic in the Province of Ontario, in accordance with all Patient Care Standards and Medical Directives.
• Possess CPR certificate.
• Up to six (6) months of related experience.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort required to treat and move patients, deliver medical equipment or sort inventory at station and in ambulance.
• Good knowledge and application of BLS Patient Care Standards, Base Hospital Policy and Procedures, related Acts and Regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members and make decisions in an emergency situation.
• Possess good map reading abilities and initiative toward enhancing local geographical knowledge.
• Possess professional advanced driving skills combined with compliance to the Highway Traffic Act.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and exercise sound judgement in an emergency environment.
• Ability to work closely with entire healthcare team.
• Ability to identify patient treatment needs through adequate assessment and provide appropriate care in accordance with the Basic Life Support Standards and base hospital certification.
• Demonstrate knowledge of microcomputer software capabilities and computerized reporting systems, (e.g. receive and respond to e-mails, word processing, file maintenance, information input and retrieval).
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, the public, other ambulance services, base and receiving hospitals in a courteous and effective manner.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing. French verbal and written skills an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Provide, at own cost, a current Criminal Records Check.
• May require the use of a personal or CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, must hold and maintain a driver's licence that authorizes the person to drive an ambulance, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

How To Apply

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Follow the step by step application process.
• Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
  • .doc
  • .docx
  • .txt
  • .pdf
  • .rtf
• Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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