Primary Care Paramedic

The Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB) / Algoma District Paramedic Services is seeking applications from Ontario-qualified Primary Care Paramedics. Please visit the Tourism Algoma web site to learn more about our communities and our beautiful, natural environment situated in the geographic centre of the province of Ontario: https://www.algomacountry.com/
We are recruiting Ontario-qualified Primary Care Paramedics for current and upcoming vacancies with our land ambulance division, Algoma District Paramedic Services. We have Paramedic Stations located in our Western Division communities of Wawa, Dubreuilville, White River and Hornepayne, and in our Eastern Division communities of Elliot Lake, Blind River, Thessalon and Richards Landing. We also deliver a growing Community Paramedicine Program throughout our service area. Under Reg. 257/00 of the Ambulance Act, we will consider applications from recent college graduates who have not yet obtained Ontario A-EMCA certification.
The current collective agreement top rate for Primary Care Paramedics is $43.08 per hour. Higher starting rates are offered for experienced A-EMCA Paramedics with 5+ years’ full-time equivalent experience. On-call rate ($5.15/hr) and overtime callback premiums (4hrs @ 1.5 x regular rate) apply for the on-call portion of shifts. For full-time positions, we offer generous vacation entitlement and 13 paid holidays per year, as well as employer-paid group health benefits coverage. Comparable in lieu amounts are offered for part-time positions.
Financial assistance with moving expenses is negotiable for successful candidates who relocate to and commit to their assigned community in our Western Division. Reimbursement for some fees and travel expenses associated with our selection process will be offered to candidates who are hired to work for our service.
Although COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged, it is not a mandatory requirement for employment with the Algoma District Paramedic Services.