Advanced Care Paramedic - #228867

Calian


Date: 8 hours ago
City: Halifax, NS
Contract type: Full time

About Calian

At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.

We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.

Job Type: Casual

Position Overview

Calian Health is seeking advanced care paramedics for assignments in Indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba on a casual contract basis. A rotation of at least three weeks is required. Paramedics must be adaptable, as clinic settings can range from very small to large. Their role focuses on disease prevention, health promotion, and maintenance, while also encompassing primary care and emergency services related to mental health, medical, obstetrical, or trauma cases. The scope of work is determined by operational requirements and may also include administrative duties.

Responsibilities

  • Perform duties in accordance with the scope of practice set by the applicable provincial regulatory body.
  • Provide primary care and emergency services as required.
  • Assist with administrative duties related to daily operations at the assigned work location.
  • Be willing and able to travel using small aircraft, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, small watercraft, and other similar modes of transportation.
  • Work in remote, semi-isolated, and isolated areas under varied weather conditions.
  • You must have the ability to work under stressful situations and exercise sound judgement in all emergency care situations.
  • Ability to identify patient treatment needs through assessment and provide appropriate care are key for this role.

Qualifications

  • Licensed as an Advanced Care Paramedic and in good standing with the Manitoba College of Paramedics (or willingness to obtain licensure in Manitoba)
  • Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and ITLS certification
  • Minimum 1950 working hours of experience within the last 2 years
  • Transportation of dangerous goods for Air & Ground
  • ISC 2Health Essential Learning: SOAP documentation & Health History Taking
  • Accuro Electronic Medical Record training
  • Saint Elizabeth Essential Learning Online Course: Wound Management, Foundations of Mental Health through an Indigenous Lens for Nurses, Cardiac Care, COPD Care, Diabetes Circle of Care, Elder Care
  • San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Training Program
  • Valid Driver’s License is required
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) – 2015 Version

Additional Requirements

  • Excellent level of written and verbal communication
  • Valid PSPC Reliability Clearance is required for this role

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including a northern living allowance
AI Usage Disclosure

At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.

Perks and benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Casual and full time contracts available
  • Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Package for applicable full time positions
  • Onsite access to gym facilities (certain locations only)
  • Onsite training provided
  • Career progression opportunities

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