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About the role
Department
Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Emergency Medical Services Whitehorse
Location
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)
Job Type
Casual
End Date
04 December 2026
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly
75
Classification
ST14
Salary
$43.56 - $50.50
Union
OTH
Days Off
As Per Rotation
Travel
100%
Admissibility
Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry
This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference**.**
Job Summary and Requirements
This posting
This posting will be used to fill 4 casual positions working75 hours bi-weekly.
It will establish a 3-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions within Yukon EMS
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Who we are
The Yukon's Emergency Medical Services (YEMS) team delivers a wide scope of pre-hospital care. We deliver medical interventions, treatments, and quality care in every corner of the Yukon. Leadership, dedication, and partnership guides our work.
Who we are looking for
This position is responsible for providing advanced pre-hospital care to residents and visitors to the Yukon, utilizing Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) education and Advanced Life Support (ALS) skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. This care is provided in ground ambulance operations with Yukon EMS.
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For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron**,** HR Consultant at 867-332-6273 or annelouise.caron@yukon.ca
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Completion of a hospital-based or other recognized Advanced Care Paramedic education/ program
- Recent experience providing pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transportation.
Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
- Patient advocacy
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Conflict management skills Experience working with allied agencies (e.g., Police, Fire, Health Care Professionals)
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
valid ACP licence from a paramedic governing body in Canada,TB Screening; RCMP check with vulnerable sector check; and class 4 Yukon driver’s license (or equivalent)
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
shift work, including weekends and standby, travel, wearing a uniform. physical effort, hazards, and discomfort as specified within the job description including exposure to high stress, sensitive situations, verbally and physically aggressive behaviour; working in awkward positions indoors and outdoors in all weather; lifting and transferring patients with assistance. ability to lift to 50 lbs.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-Recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.caor phone 867-667-9453.
Eligibility List
3 months
Post Date
15 May 2026
Close Date
29 May 2026
Job Description
HSS - Advanced Care Paramedic
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About Yukon Government
The Yukon public service offers a diversity of career options in a stable work environment. As a Yukon government public servant, you have access to on-the-job learning, leadership courses, interdepartmental training and tuition reimbursement, and the daily opportunity to direct your career path.
As Yukon government public servants, we are able to make a genuine difference in our communities. Every day, we work closely with both the people we serve and with the decision-makers who guide the policies that affect our lives. A career with us allows you to be a part of that process and watch the results of your work come to life in the real world.
Our employment equity policy affirms equal access for women, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to government jobs.
The Yukon government has been recognized as a Top 100 Employer in Canada since 2014. This is due to the benefits, leave options and opportunities for training and career development.