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Primary Care Paramedic

Department : Akoka'Tssini Mental Wellness

Program : Piikani Nation

Address : 1880 15 Ave Brocket, AB 

Contract Time : Full-Time

Shift : 8-hour shifts for Full-time & casual positions; four days on/four days of

Pay : $28.42-CA$35.87 / hourly

Why Work For Us
Aakom-Kiyii Health Services offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package for full-time
employees (including health and dental coverage), and one paid wellness day each month to support
work-life balance. We also provide generous professional growth and training opportunities within a
supportive, positive, and community-focused workplace. Relocation assistance is available for this
position. Join us in meaningful work that makes a direct and lasting impact on the health of our community.

Summary
Aakom-Kiyii Health Services is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Primary Care Paramedic
(PCP). The Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) delivers responsive, compassionate, and culturally safe
pre-hospital and community-based care for Aakom-Kiyii Health Services (AKHS). Working within the
scope of Alberta College of Paramedics guidelines, the PCP provides emergency medical services,
health monitoring, and transport assistance. This role includes collaboration with nurses,
physicians, and other staff to support patient stabilization, assessment, and continuity of care. The
PCP ensures timely documentation, adheres to clinical protocols, and promotes health and safety.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls, providing primary care treatment in accordance with clinical protocols and standing orders.
  • Conduct on-site assessments and deliver basic life support, stabilization, and patient monitoring during transport.
  • Collaborate with nurses, advanced care paramedics, and other care providers to support patients.
  • Monitor clients in the early stages of detoxification and assist in symptom tracking and supportive care
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including patient reports and incident records.
  • Operate and maintain medical equipment in accordance with safety and infection control standards.
  • Participate in regular equipment checks, ambulance readiness, and inventory management for supplies and medications.
  • Provide medical standby and support at community events, clinics, and public health initiatives as assigned.
  • Adhere to confidentiality, privacy legislation, and AKHS policies in all interactions.
  • Participate in ongoing training, certification maintenance, and skill development.

Required Qualifications:
Education:
• Completion of an accredited Primary Care Paramedic program.
• Registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics as a Primary Care Paramedic.
• Valid class 4 driver’s license with an abstract indicating no serious traffic safety violations.
Knowledge:
• Understanding of emergency medical protocols, basic life support procedures, and patient transport standards.
• Familiarity with provincial EMS regulations, privacy legislation, and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of medical equipment use, infection control, and pre-hospital risk mitigation practices.
• Familiarity with Piikani Nation governance, culture, and language is an asset.
Others
• Ability to commute/relocate
• Brocket, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
• Experience: Detox/ Mental Wellness: 1 year (preferred)

Applicants will be required to provide the following documents when conducting background checks:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of credentials
• Valid Driver’s License and clean abstract
• Recent (w/I 30 days) criminal record check and vulnerable intervention record check

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our application form on our website, email hr@akhealthservices.ca or through www.indeed.com   

*DEADLINE: Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found*