The Primary Care Paramedic role is the entry level of practice for Paramedics, and is an essential part of the emergency medical response, pre-hospital and community based medical care operating models. Under the supervision as determined by the department’s organizational structure and the Medical Directors’ designated scope of work, the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for providing medical services to the citizens of Winnipeg in accordance with established and approved medical standards and protocols.

In addition, the PCP will be responsible for precepting PCP students from accredited colleges and students from rural Manitoba. The department has a matrix of responsibility and the PCPs’ reporting relationship responds to that model as follows:

• Station Officer – routing activities within the station.
• Platoon Chief Paramedic Operations – HR, scheduling, operational matters.
• District Chief Paramedic Operations – medical standards and protocols, and quality assurance matters.

As the Primary Care Paramedic**, you will:**

• Respond to emergent and non-emergent situations and provide emergency medical care and transport to hospital.

• Provide emergency medical care in accordance with established and approved medical standards and protocols and as per the Medical Director’s designated scope of practice.

• Participate in public education, injury prevention, and community relations activities.

• Successfully completes all training programs required to maintain established certification standards as established by the Medical Director and Senior Administration.

• Carries out established vehicle, equipment and station cleaning procedures and maintains required equipment and supplies inventories.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Program Certificate (minimum) accredited by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) (prior to February 2018) or Accreditation Canada (after February 2018).

• Possess and maintain a valid College of Paramedics of Manitoba PCP Certificate of Practice (minimum) in good standing (photocopy). Provincial equivalents will be accepted, however, out of province applicants must show proof of having transferred their license to Manitoba prior to their first day of recruit training. Applicants do not need to have the license to apply, but this will be required prior to an offer of employment. You must enroll in the College of Paramedics of Manitoba (CBMB) for continued maintenance and renewal of your license. For more information, please visit the College of Paramedics at https://collegeparamb.ca/.
  Consideration for inclusion on the Eligibility List may be given to applicants currently registered in a PCP Program, but have not achieved College of Paramedics of Manitoba Certificate of Practice in good standing. Individuals must possess a valid College of Paramedics of Manitoba PCP certificate of practice prior to any offer of employment.

• Heart and Stroke CPR Certification – Basic Life Support Level certified within the last year.

• Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certificate would be considered an asset. Consideration may also be given to applicants currently registered in the program. Provincial equivalents will be accepted, however, out of province applicants must show proof of having completed the equivalent course.

• Previous work experience as a Paramedic is an asset.

• Knowledge of workplace safety and health standards guidelines and procedures.

• Knowledge and ability to apply conditions of FIPPA and PHIA, handling confidential information and sensitive or contentious issues with tact, diplomacy, integrity and discretion.

• Effective verbal communication skills.

• Effective written communication skills with the ability to prepare and maintain detailed and accurate reports and records.

• Ability to provide a high level of patient care in an empathetic, respectful, and professional manner.

• Ability to follow instructions, protocols, and complete tasks while efficiently organizing and prioritizing time and resources.

• Ability to make critical decisions in a timely manner, under stressful and chaotic emergency situations while maintaining composure.

• Ability to be resilient when faced with difficult, stressful and chaotic situations that are outside of your control.

• Ability to work in a team setting demonstrating superior interpersonal skills in dealings with the public, co-workers, supervisors, and other agencies and professionals (i.e. Police and other health care professionals).

• Ability to respond respectfully and effectively to the diversity of the population served.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Products such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• The successful applicant must possess and maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada.
• Possess and maintain a valid College of Paramedics of Manitoba PCP Certificate of Practice (minimum) in good standing (photocopy). Provincial equivalents will be accepted, however, out of province applicants must show proof of having transferred their license to Manitoba prior to their first day of recruit training. Applicants do not need to have the license to apply, but this will be required prior to an offer of employment. You must enroll in the College of Paramedics of Manitoba (CBMB) for continued maintenance and renewal of your license. For more information, please visit the College of Paramedics at https://collegeparamb.ca/.
• Police Information Check and Police Vulnerable Sector Check (original copy) from the City of Winnipeg Police Service (RCMP or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer which must be dated no more than thirty (30) days prior to the start date of employment. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. Any infractions, offences or investigations occurring prior or after application submission must be reported to the WFPS. For more information please visit: https://winnipeg.ca/police/pr/PIC.stm#online.
• Child Abuse Registry Check (original copy) from the Government of Manitoba Child Abuse Registry Unit (or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer which must be dated no more than thirty (30) days prior to the start date of employment. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. Any infractions, offences or investigations occurring prior or after application submission must be reported to the WFPS. For more information please visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/childfam/child_abuse_registry.html.
• Adult Abuse Registry Check (original copy) from the Government of Manitoba Adult Abuse Registry Unit (or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer which must be dated no more than thirty (30) days prior to the start date of employment. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. Any infractions, offences or investigations occurring prior or after application submission must be reported to the WFPS. For more information please visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/adult_abuse_registry.html.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 4 Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent) (Airbrake Endorsement would be considered an asset), satisfactory to the employer. Documentation must not have any alcohol related charges and/or convictions. Provincial equivalents will be accepted, however, out of province applicants must show proof of having transferred their license to Manitoba prior to their first day of recruit training. Any infractions, offences or investigations occurring prior or after application submission must be reported to the WFPS.
• Valid Driver Safety Rating Scale Statement (original copy) from Manitoba Public Insurance (or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer which must be dated no more than thirty (30) days prior to the start date of employment. Documentation must be no more than minus four (-4) on the Driver Safety Rating scale. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. Any infractions, offences or investigations occurring prior or after application submission must be reported to the WFPS. For more information please visit https://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/DL/DL/DSR/pages/dsroverview.aspx.
• Driver’s Abstract (original copy) from Manitoba Public Insurance (or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer which must be dated no more than thirty (30) days prior to the start date of employment. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. Any infractions, offences or investigations occurring prior or after application submission must be reported to the WFPS. For more information please visit https://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/DL/DL/Records/Pages/drv-records.aspx.
• Meet current Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Vision Standards. Documentation must be current and have been completed within the previous twelve (12) months prior to the start date of employment. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. Tests must be submitted on the City of Winnipeg form and can be printed off in our application manual or on our website at www.winnipeg.ca/fps/careers/. This form was updated June 14, 2019 and vision requirements have changed. We require the most up to date form to be submitted.
  • Must meet the Class 4 driving standard. Class 1-4 (Emergency) visual acuity is not less than 20/30 (6/9) with both eyes open and examined together.
  • If applicant’s vision has been corrected by Refractive Surgery within the past 24 months, please complete the Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) & Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) Questionnaire and Follow-Up Report.
  • Color vision – Farnsworth D-15 is required if Ishihara fail.
  • Horizontal Visual Field – standard for Class 4 license. May drive if person’s horizontal visual field of vision is not less than 150 degrees in both eyes tested together.
• Meet current Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Hearing Standards. Documentation must be current and have been completed within the previous twelve (12) months prior to start date of employment. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. No standard City of Winnipeg form required.
• Normal unaided hearing thresholds no greater than 30 decibels in each ear at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz and no significant loss in higher frequency.
• Test results must include all of the following frequencies: 500, 1K, 2K, 3K, 4K, 6K, and 8K Hz.
• Meet current Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Record of Immunizations and Antibody Testing Standards. Documentation must be current and have been completed within the previous twelve (12) months prior to start date of employment. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. Tests must be submitted on the City of Winnipeg form and can be printed off in our application manual or on our website at www.winnipeg.ca/fps/careers/. Important changes as per the Canadian Immunization Guidelines affecting Health Care Workers regardless of year of birth. Paramedics, Firefighter Paramedics, and Firefighters are considered Health Care Workers. This form was updated June 7, 2019 and immunization requirements have changed. We require the most up to date form to be submitted.
  • • Measles Virus Vaccine (Red, Rubeola)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella (German Measles)
    • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
    • Polio
    • Hepatitis B Vaccine
    • Tetanus (booster status must be current)
    • Tuberculosis (2 step Mantoux testing only, vaccination not required)
    • Influenza Vaccine
• Meet current Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Record Chest X-Ray Standards. Documentation must be current and have been completed within the previous five (5) years prior to start date of employment. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. No standard City of Winnipeg form required. The Chest X-Ray Report does not replace Mantoux testing.
• Canadian Physical Fitness Evaluation Certificate from the University of Manitoba, satisfactory to the employer which must be current and have been completed within the previous twelve (12) months prior to start date of employment. This document will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. Assessments will be scheduled by the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service with the University of Manitoba Physical Education Department. Applicants will only be scheduled for this assessment if they are successful through the recruitment process. This assessment is a pass or fail and applicants will only be given one attempt, no exceptions.

For more information please visit: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/recreationservices/occupation_paramedic.html.

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a medical examination administered by the City of Winnipeg Occupational Health Branch.
• Willingness and ability to work shift work including nights, extended and varied hours.
• Physically capable of working in adverse weather environments and conditions.
• Willingness and ability to perform duties of the position in varying work environments such as extreme temperatures (hot, cold), Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.), dry/humid/dusty and/or smoky air, brightness/ darkness, warehouse like conditions at times, loud or otherwise harmful noises, exposure to chemicals/toxins/gases/fire, exposure to mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Willingness and ability to work extended or varied hours. The hours of work are full-time – 84 hours biweekly – platoon system – rotating 12-hour shifts (4 shifts on – 2 day shifts and 2-night shifts – and 4 days off) which is considered one tour. The hours of work for a part-time employee is a guarantee of a minimum of 24 shifts in a 12-week cycle. There is an expectation that part-time employees will be available to work additional unscheduled shifts up to the equivalent of full-time if and when necessary, subject to the provisions of the collective agreement.
• During the departmental orientation, the successful candidate will be required of achieving a passing standard of 80% for each WFPS written examination and a pass mark for each practical examination, as outlined in the Recruit Orientation Manual which will be provided prior to the start of the orientation.