Primary Care Paramedic​/Advanced Care Paramedics

Renfrew County is located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley. The area is rural in nature and is made up of distinct regions, offering a range of living styles, outdoor adventures and a welcoming community. This could be your opportunity to live life to the fullest. The County of Renfrew offers exciting opportunities to contribute and grow, in a collaborative environment.

Please find our current job openings listed below.

The County of Renfrew Paramedic Service is committed to improving the quality of life of the residents and visitors in the County of Renfrew through provision of responsive, appropriate, reliable, and safe service delivery. The Service is committed to the values of trust, quality, and compassion. County of Renfrew Paramedics are recognized leaders in care providing integrated health services that preserve the quality of life, improves health and promotes safety throughout the community.

Compensation for Primary Care Paramedics: $42.10 - $45.73/hour

Compensation for Advanced Care Paramedics: $46.31 - $50.32/hour

• Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) certified;
• Successful completion of an approved Advanced Paramedic Program;
• Certified as an Advanced Care Paramedic in the Province of Ontario;
• Ability to meet all requirements of the Ambulance Act and related regulations, including being free from communicable diseases, having a clear criminal record and possess a Class F driver’s license with less than 6 demerit points;
• Knowledge of and ability to perform patient care at a high level of competency, including all Basic and Advanced Life Support Care Standards, procedures and techniques.
• Ability to work and thrive in a performance based Paramedic Service.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to comply and participate in Ministry, Service and Base Hospital education and reporting
• Demonstrate adherence to related policies and procedures for Advanced Care Paramedics employed in the Province of Ontario including knowledge and application of the Ambulance Act and related Regulations such as the Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ministry of Health policies, procedures, guidelines, and specifications related to Ontario Paramedic Services.
• A post secondary degree is considered an asset.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.

The County of Renfrew is committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If an accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request.