Ontario-qualified Primary Care Paramedics
and A-EMCA-pending Paramedics
Are you looking for a rewarding career in emergency pre-hospital care or community paramedicine, in a dynamic rural and small community environment?
The Algoma District Services Administration Board – Algoma District Paramedic Services is recruiting Primary Care Paramedics and A-EMCA-pending Paramedics.
Located in the transition zone between the Carolinian and Boreal Forests, and in the geographic center of Ontario, Algoma offers a beautiful setting for working and living, at all times of the year. In your leisure time, experience the season’s outdoor activities available at your doorstep, participate in year-round community and cultural events, and explore the northern Great Lakes region. Our people enjoy a lifestyle, access to nature, and a small and rural community experience only found in northern Ontario. Our communities are warm and welcoming, and if you are not already a Northerner, then we invite you to join us and become one!
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.
Please visit our web site: https://www.adsab.on.ca/en/our-paramedic-team/recruitment/ for our application package requirements, and information on our selection process. We would be happy to hear from you, so please reach out to a member of our Human Resources team to learn more about our organization and available employment opportunities: (705) 842-3370, ext. 254, 265 or 253.
Our current collective agreement top rate for Primary Care Paramedics is $43.08 per hour. Higher starting compensation is offered for A-EMCA Paramedics with 5+ years’ full-time equivalent experience. On-call rate ($5.15/hr) and overtime callback premiums (minimum 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.
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.
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.
We are recruiting Paramedics on an ongoing basis. Positions will be filled as suitable candidates are identified through our selection process. To ensure that you don’t miss out on any current opportunities, please forward your application package and required documentation via e-mail to: [email protected], as soon as possible.
Bilingualism (English/French) is considered a strong asset for employment with our service. In accordance with the Ambulance Act, all candidates must be able to speak and write English fluently. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for pre-employment evaluations will be contacted. Accommodation for candidates with disabilities will be provided upon request for the interview and skills testing components of our selection process.
Please visit the Tourism Algoma web site to learn more about our communities and our beautiful, natural environment: https://www.algomacountry.com/
Algoma District Services Administration Board – Corporate Head Office
1 Collver Road - Thessalon, Ontario - P0R 1L0
(705) 842-3370 – Human Resources ext. 254 or 265 or 253
www.adsab.on.ca
1 Collver Road
