Primary Care Paramedic

Job summary

Support patients in the care of critical and advanced care paramedic crews to ensure timely access to necessary care. Maintain and ensure the constant state of readiness for all assigned assets and equipment.

Job details

PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC Reference #: 2026-113 Strong. Proud. Uplifting. At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care. We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge. Position Title Primary Care Paramedic Department/Section Paramedic Operations Employment Status Permanent Full Time Targeted Salary Range $43.76/hour Location Timmins & Sudbury Hours of Work 40 hours/week Posting Open Date September 1, 2026 Posting Close Date September 30, 2026 Uplift Your Career at Ornge Welcome to Ornge, we are the leading provider of air ambulance and critical care services in Ontario offering competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, and pension program. We invite you to choose a dynamic, impactful, and challenging career in paramedicine, apply online today. Position Summary The Primary Care Land Ambulance Program at Ornge has quickly become a core component of Ornge’s Mission to overcome time and distance when it matters most. Paramedics in the PCLA Program will support patients in the care of critical and advanced care paramedic crews by ensuring they get to the care they need. Ensuring PCLA readiness is essential, and paramedics in the program will be responsible and accountable for ensuring their assets are in a constant state of readiness. Ornge is a qualified employer under the Ontario Learn & Stay Grant, please visit below for more details: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-learn-and-stay-grant Qualifications: Current Primary Care Paramedic certification in good standing with a provincial Base Hospital. Minimum 1-2 years’ experience as a fully certified Primary Care Paramedic. Meets qualifications and conditions outlined in the Ambulance Act/Ontario Regulations 257/00: MOH Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) certificate, valid F Class (or higher) Driver’s License with satisfactory Driver Abstract, valid CPR for Healthcare Professionals and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), valid immunizations and confirmation of freedom from communicable disease as outlined in MOH Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards, proof of Completion of Ornge Aeromedical Theory Program; and MOH Aeromedical Theory Certificate (considered an asset). Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening process with a satisfactory result prior to or within 90 days of commencement of employment. Hours and Location of Work: Paramedics are required to work various shifts, including day and night shifts and weekends in a 24/7 environment, including days, afternoons and nights on weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays. During the course of their shift duties, Paramedics may be required to overnight away from their home base. Successful candidates must live near or be willing to relocate to the assigned base area. Paramedics are required to use respiratory protective equipment and they shall co-operate in attaining an effective fit of the equipment and in particular, be clean shaven to ensure an effective facial seal to provide for the health and safety of all employees. Total Rewards: Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan. 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program. Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment. Personal Day & Vacation entitlements are in accordance with the UNIFOR Collective Bargaining Agreement. PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more! At Ornge, we are: Community connectors. Equity in healthcare. Strong in our convictions. Proud of the services we provide. Uplifting in our mission, values, and services. You can expect us to be: Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more. Promoters of diversity. Champions of inclusivity and accessibility. Committed to your career advancement. A tight-knit, supportive culture. A bit about you: You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference. Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making. Teamwork has always been where you thrive. You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment. What’s next: If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online. On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite. Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at HR@ornge.ca. Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition. Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us. Ornge. Lives uplifted.

What you’ll do

Support patients in the care of critical and advanced care paramedic crews to ensure timely access to necessary care. Maintain and ensure the constant state of readiness for all assigned assets and equipment.

Requirements

Requires a current Primary Care Paramedic certification, 1-2 years of experience, and a valid F Class Driver's License. Must possess AEMCA certification, CPR/ACLS certification, and pass a Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefit Plan • Dental Benefit Plan • Vision Benefit Plan • 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program • Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan • Personal Day Entitlements • Vacation Entitlements • Employee Promotional Programs

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emergency Medical Care
• Patient Transport
• Critical Care Support
• Asset Readiness
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Teamwork
• Respiratory Protective Equipment Use

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Transportation
• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector