Primary Care Paramedic - Whitehorse Operations

This posting

This posting will be used to fill auxiliary on call positions working 75 hours bi-weekly.

It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions within Yukon EMS.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Who we are

The Yukon's Emergency Medical Services (YEMS) team delivers a wide scope of pre-hospital care. We deliver medical interventions, treatments, and quality care in every corner of the Yukon. Leadership, dedication, and partnership guides our work.

Who we are looking for

As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), incumbents will employ professional Primary Care Life Support skills to provide pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency medical treatment to the Whitehorse population. The PCP assesses patient condition in order to formulate a treatment plan and to initiate emergency interventions and non-emergency care to provide optimal patient wellbeing. This work is carried out in environments where there is limited medical support.

• For more information on this job, please contact Todd Onsorge, Deputy Chief Whitehorse Ops at [email protected]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant at 867-332-6273 or [email protected]

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Completion of a hospital-based or other recognized paramedical education/ program
• Recent experience providing pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transportation.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
• Patient advocacy
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Conflict management skills
• Experience working with allied agencies (e.g., Police, Fire, Health Care Professionals)

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

valid PCP licence from a paramedic governing body in Canada, TB screening; RCMP check with vulnerable sector check; and class 4 Yukon driver’s license (or equivalent)

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

shift work, including weekends and standby, travel, wearing a uniform. physical effort, hazards, and discomfort as specified within the Job Description including exposure to high stress, sensitive situations, verbally and physically aggressive behaviour; working in awkward positions indoors and outdoors in all weather; lifting and transferring patients with assistance. ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.