26-109 PERMANENT FULL TIME - EDM IFT - ACHESON (12 hour car; internal applicants only)

26-109 Associated Ambulance (Edmonton Inter-Facility Transfer Service): EMR opportunities

We currently have the following schedules open for current EDMONTON IFT only employees to apply. If multiple IFT employees apply, the position will be awarded based upon seniority/employment within the Edmonton IFT. All hiring requirements and pre-requisites still apply.

This posting will be open for 5 (five) days and will close on October 27, 2026. At that time, if there are no applicants, it will be opened up for all Associated Ambulance employees as well as external general applicants to apply.

Description:

a defined scope of practice that includes the provisions of Basic Life Support (BLS) & Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) procedures

IFT staff provide care and transportation for non-emergent patients during routine transport between medical facilities. They may be required to assist patients who are mobility challenged and require walkers, wheelchairs or are stretcher bound. They complete and submit required documentation including patient care reports.

Both PCP's & EMR's are responsible for the cleanliness of the motor vehicles, equipment and ambulance bays. They also maintain the stock of supplies and equipment available in the Ambulances and transport units.

• •Our PCP's & EMRs
• mainly transport admitted patients within the hospital setting to another healthcare facility for testing and or treatments. Sometimes the patients are returned to their place of origin or may be admitted at a different location within the Central Zone.

The IFT Ambulance employee plays an important role as a member of the Associated Ambulance inter-professional healthcare team. In the course of their work, they collaborate with other emergency medical personnel, physicians, nurses and other health professionals.

Our team at Associated Ambulance IFT Edmonton spends a lot of time standing, reaching, walking, crouching and bending during their shifts. They are required to lift and transport patients and equipment. At times, they may be in awkward positions while providing assessment and care to ill and injured people. They may be exposed to chemicals, bodily fluids, needle sticks, moving traffic, weather conditions, and other potential safety risks while on the job.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited EMR program and active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP)

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) through Heart and Stroke Foundation will ONLY be accepted.

Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's license with an abstract indicating no serious traffic safety violations - abstract will be requested and must be provided to meet hiring qualifications.

Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test taken no more than six months prior to the start date.

Current Certified Vulnerable Sector Check.

Position Information:

Recognition of previous EMS experience may be accepted to determine wage grid placement

RRSP-DPSP matching program

Shift Schedules will be a variety of 4 on/4 off, 4 days per week Mon - Fri 10.5hr (varied schedules), Monday - Friday peak car 8hr

Weekend premium pay

Deploying from Acheson Alberta

Permanent Full-time

*** Additional Perks ***

Fully comprehensive Health & Dental benefit package (Fulltime and Benefit eligible casuals)

Bountiful taxable spending account (Full time only)

Flexible schedules for work-life balance

Opportunity to work in metro Edmonton area.

EMR: $23.15-$26.80 per hour