Emergency Medical Technician

Position # : 075230

Expected Start Date: November 20, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: La Loche Health Centre

City/Town: La Loche

Department: Ambulance

• Land

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 149.36 hours per 4 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: EMS Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician $29.909 to $36.572

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible to respond to the emergent and non-emergent calls for service and for providing Advanced Life Support, initial assessment, treatment and transportation of ill or injured persons in accordance with the Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations, Emergency Health Services Basic and Advance Life Support Protocols, and Keewatin Yatthe Health Region EMS Policies. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Licenses

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level C Certificate (CPR)

Valid Class 4 driver's license

International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Other Education and Training

Pre-Hospital Care Program

• Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Level

Pre-Hospital Care Program

• Intermediate Care Paramedic (ICP) Level

Competencies

Basic - Decision making skills

Basic - Communication skills

Basic - Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge in applicable tools and equipment

Ability to be flexible and willing to change

Other Information

La Loche is located approximately 347 km north of Meadow Lake

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.