ADVANCED CARE PARAMEDIC

(FOR THE POSITION OF CCP RECRUIT)

Reference #: 2024-85

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.

We are OPEN to out of province candidates who are looking for opportunities in Ontario

Position Title

CCP RECRUIT

Department/Section

Paramedic Operations

Employment Status

Permanent Full Time

Salary

$47.62/hour (CCP Recruit Rate)

Location

Northern Bases Including Moosonee, Kenora, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay, and Timmins

Hours of Work

40

Posting Open Date

September 23, 2024

Posting Close Date

October 13, 2024

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

Paramedics, are you ready to be at the forefront of pre-hospital care, operating advanced medical equipment and responding to high-acuity situations? 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, pension program, and an ongoing commitment to your professional development. We invite you to choose a dynamic, impactful, and challenging career in paramedicine, apply online today. Want more information about our application process and commonly asked questions? Visit to learn more.

Position Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for the initiation and provision of treatment, stabilization and safe transport of critically ill and injured urgent and non-urgent patients via air and, in some locales, land, and the completion of relevant documentation. The incumbent will perform duties related to maintenance of equipment and supplies and participate in maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The Flight Paramedic, practices with medical skills and knowledge in the transport environment within their scope of practice and adheres to all Ornge/MOH medical directives, policies and procedures. The Flight Paramedic supports and promotes the strategic vision and principles of Ornge.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years' active field practice as a paramedic; 5 years' active practice preferred;
Possesses all qualifications and conditions as outlined in the Ambulance Act/Ontario Reg 257/00 including, at the time of application:
MOH Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) certificate; or eligibility for Ontario equivalency.
MOH Advanced Care Paramedic certificate; or eligibility for Ontario equivalency; Note: Ontario MOH Paramedic Equivalency Process can be found here:
Current valid F Class (or higher) Drivers License or provincial equivalent with satisfactory Driver Abstract.
Current valid CPR for Healthcare Professionals and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Current, valid immunizations and confirmation of freedom from communicable disease as outlined in MOH Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards.
Satisfactory Criminal Record Search current within 90 days.
Advanced Care Paramedic Program graduation certificate from a recognized institution.
Current Advanced Care Paramedic certification in good standing with a provincial Base Hospital or applicable regulatory body.
MOH Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) certificate; or eligibility for Ontario equivalency.
MOH Advanced Care Paramedic certificate; or eligibility for Ontario equivalency; Note: Ontario MOH Paramedic Equivalency Process can be found here:
Current valid F Class (or higher) Drivers License or provincial equivalent with satisfactory Driver Abstract.
Current valid CPR for Healthcare Professionals and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Current, valid immunizations and confirmation of freedom from communicable disease as outlined in MOH Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards.
Satisfactory Criminal Record Search current within 90 days.
Advanced Care Paramedic Program graduation certificate from a recognized institution.
Current Advanced Care Paramedic certification in good standing with a provincial Base Hospital or applicable regulatory body.
Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening process with a satisfactory result prior to or within 90 days of commencement of employment.
Ability to successfully:
Certify at the ACP level with Ornge Base Hospital;
Complete pre-qualification requirements for CCP course admission;
Provide proof of completion of Ornge Aeromedical Theory Program;
MOH Aeromedical Theory Certificate.

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 or be willing to relocate within the assigned base location city with the exception of Moosonee;
Employees may be 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.

Information Session

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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.
All resumes are reviewed by our team and only those under consideration will be contacted.
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 and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Ornge encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; Black and racialized; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary; and disabled.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.