EMT Ambulance - Primary Care Paramedic

The Advanced Care Paramedic role is an advanced level of practice for Paramedics and is an essential part of the emergency medical response, pre-hospital and community based medical care operating models. Under the supervision as determined by the Department’s organizational structure and the Medical Directors designated scope of work, the Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) is responsible for providing medical services to the citizens of Winnipeg in accordance with established and approved medical standards and protocols.
In addition, the ACP will be responsible for precepting Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) students from accredited colleges and overseeing clinical care on medical incidents when they are the highest trained medical provider. Platoon Chief Paramedic Operations – HR, scheduling, operational matters.
District Chief Paramedic Operations – medical standards and protocols, and quality assurance matters.
The ACP holds the highest medical designation on most incidents and are responsible for:
Medical decision making and ensuring proper assessment and care is provided to all patients.
Monitoring and precepting of Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) and PCP students from accredited colleges.
Ambulance inventory and safety check.
As the Advanced Care Paramedic , you will:

• Respond to emergent and non-emergent situations and provide emergency medical care and transport to hospital.
• Provide emergency medical care in accordance with established and approved medical standards and protocols and as per the Medical Director’s designated scope of practice.
• Participate in ongoing public education, injury prevention, and community relations activities.
• Successfully complete all training programs required to maintain established certification standards as established by the Medical Director and Senior Administration.
• Carry out established vehicle, equipment and station cleaning procedures and maintain required equipment and supplies inventories.

Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Program Certificate (minimum) accredited by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) (prior to February 2018) or Accreditation Canada (after February 2018).

• Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certificate is an asset. Previous work experience as a Paramedic is an asset.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the NOCP competencies for an ACP and further skills as determined by the ACP scope of work as identified by the Departmental Medical Director.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and health standards guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to provide a high level of patient care in an empathetic, respectful, and professional manner.
• Ability to make critical decisions in a timely manner, under stressful and chaotic emergency situations while maintaining composure.
• Ability to provide coaching, mentoring and feedback to junior paramedics.
• Ability to be resilient when faced with difficult, stressful and chaotic situations that are outside of your control.
• Ability to work in a team setting demonstrating superior interpersonal skills in dealings with the public, co-workers, supervisors, and other agencies and professionals (i.e. Police and other health care professionals).
• Ability to respond respectfully and effectively to the diversity of the population served.
• Ability using Microsoft Office Products such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
• Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service at application.

The successful applicant must possess and maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada.
Possess and maintain a valid College of Paramedics of Manitoba ACP Certificate of Practice (minimum) in good standing (photocopy). Provincial equivalents will be accepted, however, out of province applicants must show proof of having transferred their license to Manitoba prior to their first day of recruit training. You must enroll in the College of Paramedics of Manitoba (CBMB) for continued maintenance and renewal of your license. For more information, please visit the College of Paramedics at
Child Abuse Registry Check (original copy) from the Government of Manitoba Child Abuse Registry Unit (or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer which must be dated no more than thirty (30) days prior to the start date of employment. Adult Abuse Registry Check (original copy) from the Government of Manitoba Adult Abuse Registry Unit (or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer which must be dated no more than thirty (30) days prior to the start date of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 4 Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent) (Airbrake Endorsement would be considered an asset), satisfactory to the employer. Provincial equivalents will be accepted, however, out of province applicants must show proof of having transferred their license to Manitoba prior to their first day of recruit training. Valid Driver Safety Rating Scale Statement (original copy) from Manitoba Public Insurance (or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer which must be dated no more than thirty (30) days prior to the start date of employment. Driver’s Abstract (original copy) from Manitoba Public Insurance (or provincial equivalent), satisfactory to the employer which must be dated no more than thirty (30) days prior to the start date of employment. Meet current Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Vision Standards. Tests must be submitted on the City of Winnipeg form and can be printed off in our application manual or on our website at This form was updated June 14, 2019 and vision requirements have changed. Class 1-4 (Emergency) visual acuity is not less than 20/30 (6/9) with both eyes open and examined together.
If applicant’s vision has been corrected by Refractive Surgery within the past 24 months, please complete the Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) & Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) Questionnaire and Follow-Up Report.
Horizontal Visual Field – standard for Class 4 license. May drive if person’s horizontal visual field of vision is not less than 150 degrees in both eyes tested together.
Meet current Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Hearing Standards. Test results must include all of the following frequencies: Meet current Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Record of Immunizations and Antibody Testing Standards. Tests must be submitted on the City of Winnipeg form and can be printed off in our application manual or on our website at Important changes as per the Canadian Immunization Guidelines affecting Health Care Workers regardless of year of birth. Paramedics, Firefighter Paramedics, and Firefighters are considered Health Care Workers. This form was updated June 7, 2019 and immunization requirements have changed. Rubella (German Measles)
Tuberculosis (2 step Mantoux testing only, vaccination not required)
Meet current Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Record Chest X-Ray Standards. The Chest X-Ray Report does not replace Mantoux testing.
Assessments will be scheduled by the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service with the University of Manitoba Physical Education Department. The successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a medical examination administered by the City of Winnipeg Occupational Health Branch.
Willingness and ability to work shift work including nights, extended and varied hours.
dry/humid/dusty and/or smoky air, brightness/ darkness, warehouse like conditions at times, loud or otherwise harmful noises, exposure to chemicals/toxins/gases/fire, exposure to mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
Willingness and ability to successfully complete additional training and/or certificates relevant to this position’s duties within specified timeframes, if requested by WFPS management.
The hours of work are full-time – 84 hours biweekly – platoon system – rotating 12-hour shifts (4 shifts on – 2-day shifts and 2-night shifts – and 4 days off) which is considered one tour.