Primary Care Paramedic - Emergency Department

The City of Thompsons Fire and Emergency Services Department is seeking motivated community minded professionals to join our department as Primary Care Paramedics (PCP). Our department provides EMS and fire protection to Manitobas fourth largest City.

The successful candidates will provide emergency paramedical services pre-hospital and community based medical care within scope of practice patient transport in accordance with provincial legislation.

Why Join Thompson Fire & Emergency Department

In addition to meaningful front-line emergency service work experience the City of Thompson offers an attractive compensation package designed to recognize the skills commitment and challenges of working in a northern and remote community. The position is unionized under Local 2200 IAFF

Hourly Rate of Pay: As outlined below (effective January 2026)

Bi-weekly Remoteness Allowance paid every pay period

Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision care and pension plan.

Overtime benefits shift premiums and pension in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Salary: Primary Care Paramedic (PCP): $77925.12 to $112585.2 per year*

*PCPs are hired as Probationary employees and may progress to the First-Class PCP within twenty-four (24) months of service subject to satisfactory performance and completion of required training.

Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls in a safe professional and timely manner.

Provide emergency medical care within the Primary Care Paramedic scope of practice including basic life support medication administration airway management and patient stabilization.

Communicate effectively with patients families partner agencies dispatch hospitals and receiving facilities.

Maintain ambulances medical equipment and supplies ensuring readiness for response.

Participate in training continuing education and skills maintenance as required by licensing and medical oversight.

Graduate of a recognized Primary Care Paramedic program.

Current registration and licensure as a Primary Care Paramedic in the Province of MB or ability to transfer equivalent out- of- province license to MB COPR.

Current CPR Healthcare Provider (HCP).

Must provide valid Vulnerable Sector Check Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks.

Ability to meet and maintain physical and medical fitness requirements for paramedic duties.

Ability to work shifts including nights weekends holidays and emergency callouts.

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The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.