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Fast-track Paramedic Recruitment is Open

Review the information below about application process, job details and requirements and the steps in the fast-track recruitment process.

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Paramedics are on the front-line of our health care system. They provide emergency treatment of a patient's medical condition or traumatic injuries and provide medical transportation to health care facilities.

The Hamilton Paramedic Service offers an exciting, rewarding, and challenging career providing front-line emergency services in a diverse, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment. Learn more about what Hamilton has to offer by visiting www.investinhamilton.ca & Tourismhamilton.com/top20.

Paramedics bring a lot of skills and abilities to helping our community. Some of their day-to-day duties include, but are not limited to, providing:

  • Emergency medical care for ill or injured persons
  • Leadership during an emergency
  • Advanced pre-hospital life support, focusing on cardiovascular and respiratory systems
  • Transportation for ill or injured persons, to, from and between treatment facilities
  • Patient assessment and treatment according to Provincial and local standards and protocols
  • Medical interventions as deemed essential by the Base Hospital, a training facility under the Centre for Paramedic Education and Research with Hamilton Health Sciences, and the Hamilton Paramedic Service including controlled drug therapy, manual defibrillation and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation according to Provincial Medical Directives
  • Interaction with members of the health care team, allied emergency care providers, the public and patients in a professional manner
  • Interaction with Central Ambulance Communication Centres (CACCs) to ensure the CACC is advised of their status/location at all times
  • Collaboration with medical staff and allied emergency care providers to facilitate timely treatment
  • Support for a patient’s family and friends during the time of emergency care
  • Participation in primary care, public health, public education, and community events as assigned
  • Routine checks of vehicles and vehicle equipment to make sure they are clean, sanitary, mechanically safe and ready to respond, in accordance with local and provincial standards
  • Reports of any vehicle deficiencies and assisting to correct them where qualified
  • Stocking and maintaining ambulance stations in a clean and orderly state
  • Written reports as required. This includes, but is not limited to, ambulance call reports, incident/occurrence reports, vehicle checklists, and any other report as deemed necessary by Hamilton Emergency Services and/or Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
  • Attendance in continuing education as required
  • Attendance at training and precepting of, advanced care and primary care college paramedic students
  • Proof of maintaining all legislated requirements for employment and all certification requirements as set by the Base Hospital and the Hamilton Paramedic Service
  • Other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

You will be required to be successful/pass each phase of the process in order to be placed on the Eligibility List to be hired as a Part-Time Primary Care Paramedic. Once on the Eligibility List, as vacancies arise, you will be considered for employment pursuant to your standing on the list.

Hamilton is composed of a mix of urban, suburban, and rural communities. Our paramedics practice in a high-volume, high-acuity, and fast-paced environment, which is well-suited for facilitating clinical education opportunities.

The City of Hamilton is a strong advocate for paramedic education. In keeping with this notion, Hamilton Paramedic Service maintains a dedicated clinical education program and is pleased to offer college preceptorship for both Primary and Advanced Care Paramedics.

Students who are interested in completing preceptorship with Hamilton Paramedic Service should have their college coordinator contact us directly.
 

Traditional & Fast Track

Recruitment Processes

The City of Hamilton only accepts applications during specified recruitment campaign dates. These dates will be posted on the City of Hamilton job posting site as they become available.

Visit Applying for a Job to learn how to apply for a job with the City online. Once you register or log-in please ensure that “My Profile” is updated to include current:

  • Address
  • Phone number
  • E-mail address

Communication will be primarily via e-mail. All forms of communication will be sent to you based on your profile information. When you register please ensure that you record your “User Name” and “Password”.

If you do not fully complete the questionnaire or do not attach your resume, your application will be disqualified. Review your answers to the mandatory online questionnaire carefully before submitting your application.

2023 Fast Track Recruitment
Hamilton Paramedic Service has an evergreen Fast Track recruitment process for eligible candidates (closing December 31, 2023). Candidates eligible for the Fast Track recruitment process must be currently employed for a minimum of 1 year as a Primary Care Paramedic, or higher, and hold active certification to practice at the Primary Care Paramedic level, or higher, with an Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program. If applicable, candidates must also be eligible for cross-certification with the Centre for Paramedic Education and Research (CPER).

Traditional Recruitment Process
Fast Track Recruitment Process

Primary Care Paramedic Job ID#19676 Recruitment is now closed. 

2022 / 2023 Important Dates

Review the Traditional Recruitment Process and Information Guide(PDF, 197.41 KB) and save a copy for reference throughout the Traditional recruitment process.

October

Application process opens October 6, 2022

Application process closes October 19, 2022

December

Online Exam takes place for qualified candidates in December 2022

January

Virtual Multi-Mini Interviews (vMMIs) will be conducted online in mid January 2023

February

Panel interviews will be conducted either in person or online in mid February 2023

March

Conditional offers will tentatively be made outlining next steps in early March 2023

April

Firm offers will tentatively be made in mid April 2023

May

Group 1 Orientation and Training is anticipated to commence May 1, 2023

Group 2 Orientation and Training is anticipated to commence May 29, 2023

To become a Paramedic with the City of Hamilton you must:

  • Must be a certified Primary Care Paramedic, Advanced Care Paramedic, or be eligible to become certified prior to beginning employment.
  • Have a Diploma from an approved Ontario Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) training program or letter of good standing from an approved Ontario PCP training program indicating graduation date.
  • If graduation was prior to 2003 must provide proof of completion of all mandatory Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care core programs via individual certificates or with a letter attesting to completion by an approved Ontario PCP Training Program.
  • Have a current Basic Life Support Provider certificate or CPR HCP certificate or advanced cardiac life support certificate.
  • Hold the qualification of, or have obtained a pass standing, in an advanced emergency medical care assistant examination (A-EMCA), or equivalent, as outlined in the Ambulance Act O. Reg. 257/00.
  • If non A-EMCA certified, must have successfully completed an approved Ontario PCP Training Program and must achieve A-EMCA Certification within 210 days of graduating as per Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care guidelines, unless otherwise specified by the MOHLTC.
  • Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario Driver's Licence that authorizes the person to drive an ambulance.
  • Meet all current requirements (including medical) of the Ambulance Act and Regulations. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide proof of the minimum requirements required as outlined in the Ambulance Act and Regulations.
  • Must successfully complete and become fully certified by the Centre for Paramedic Education and Research (CPER) with Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Base Hospital Program.
  • As a condition of employment, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated (COVID-19) or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.
  • Demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
  • Demonstrate the ability to provide leadership and take charge in an emergency situation.
  • Be in good physical health and able to lift heavy weights.
  • Prove you have the ability to exercise sound judgement in emergency situations.
  • Be able to work a 24-hour-day, seven-day-a-week schedule. Regular part-time status consists of 12-24 hours per week with 12 of those hours on a consistent day of the week or consistent shift(s) as determined and assigned by the City, with advance notice as required in the collective agreement.

Preference may be given to those with additional relevant education (e.g. ACLS/PALS/ITLS certification), experience and related employment (paramedic, medical transfer and other Allied Health Professions). General knowledge of the City of Hamilton and its geography may be considered an asset.

Candidates who are qualified for the written test will be contacted by e-mail and provided with further information about the exam session.

  • A valid piece of government issued photo ID will be required at testing and throughout the recruitment process.
  • The exam will be conducted online
  • Candidates should be prepared to have access to a tablet, laptop or desktop computer with a camera and microphone using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.

Virtual multi-mini interviews (vmmi's) will be conducted mid-January 2023

  • Those who are invited for an interview will be notified via email with detailed information.
  • A valid piece of government issued photo ID will be required at the vMMIs and throughout the recruitment process.
  • vMMIs will be conducted online.
  • Candidates should be prepared to have access to a laptop or computer with a camera and microphone.

Second interviews will be conducted mid-February 2023

  • Those who are invited for a 2nd interview will be notified via email with detailed information.
  • A valid piece of government issued photo ID will be required at the 2nd Interview and throughout the recruitment process.
  • Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time, the 2nd interview will be conducted online.
  • Candidates should be prepared to have access to a laptop or computer with a camera and microphone.

Required Documents to be provided at the 2nd Interview

The City of Hamilton Reference Consent Form will be provided to you if you are contacted for a 2nd interview. You will be required to submit the completed Reference Consent Form prior to the interview listing three (3) references. References must be employment-related in a reporting capacity. If you are currently employed as a Paramedic, one of your references must be your Paramedic Supervisor. If you are currently a Paramedic Student, or recently graduated, one of your references must be your main Preceptor. References will only be contacted if you are proceeding to the conditional offer stage in the recruitment process following the 2nd interview.

One (1) copy of each of the following documents is required at the interview

  • Current Basic Life Support Provider certificate or CPR HCP certificate or equivalents
  • AEMCA certificate or letter of registration to write AEMCA examination
  • Diploma from an approved Ontario Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Training Program or letter of good standing from an approved Ontario PCP Training Program indicating graduation date
  • If you are a new graduating student and have not yet received your diploma you will be required to produce a letter from your college instructor stating anticipated graduation date and verification of registration for the AEMCA examination. Upon successful completion of the AEMCA exam you would be required to bring the letter of successful completion and AEMCA Certificate to Hamilton Paramedic Service. In the event that after 210 days (unless otherwise specified by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care) post-graduation, the end of the AEMCA pending period, you have not been certified AEMCA by the Province of Ontario, your employment with the City of Hamilton will be terminated.
  • If graduation was prior to 2003 you will be required to provide proof of completion of all mandatory MOHLTC core programs.  This can either be done by individual certificates or with a letter attesting to completion by an approved Ontario PCP Training Program
  • Any relevant certifications (i.e. BA, BSc, ACLS, Base Hospital, PALS, BLS etc.).

Conditional job offers will tentatively be made in early March 2023 based on the number of vacancies. To be eligible to continue further in the process the following conditions must be satisfied after the conditional offer is made:

Ability Works Physical Agility Evaluation/Physical Agility Verification or OPPAT

  • You will be required to obtain and pass the Ability Works or OPPAT physical assessment at your own expense and satisfactory to the City of Hamilton valid within six months of the Orientation/Training start date
  • (Group 1, May 1, 2023; Group 2, May 29, 2023)

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

  • You will be required to obtain at your own expense a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) from the police service which serves the Municipality in which you permanently reside, valid within six months of the Orientation/Training start date (Group 1 - May 1, 2023; Group 2 - May 29, 2023)
  • An original must be submitted to City of Hamilton Human Resources
  • In order for your application to be considered, you must not have a criminal conviction for which a pardon has not been granted at time of application and your PVSC must be satisfactory to the City of Hamilton

Blood Work, Medical and ECG

  • You will be required to complete lab work
  • You will be contacted by the City of Hamilton with a date and time for your third-party medical assessment
  • You must successfully complete the medical evaluation to be considered further
  • You must pass a physical exam (administered by our Physician) as set out by the employer specific to the work of a Primary Care Paramedic

Centre for Paramedic Education and Research (CPER) Certification

  • You must successfully complete and become certified in the skills and knowledge as set out by the employer and Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Centre for Paramedic Education and Research (CPER)
  • Certification will be conducted by HHS CPER

Immunization Status and Free from Communicable Disease Proof

  • Proof of Immunization as outlined in Table 1, Part A of Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards.
  • Proof that candidate is free of communicable diseases listed in Table 1, Part B of Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards.
  • Proof of immunization must be completed on forms supplied by the Hamilton Paramedic Service

Vaccine Verification

  • As a condition of employment, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated (COVID-19) or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

MOHLTC Identification

  • You must meet all requirements for MOHLTC Identification

Driver’s Abstract Check

  • A valid Ontario Class “F” (or higher) Driver’s Licence (or provincial equivalent) satisfactory to the City of Hamilton is required as photo ID throughout the process
  • A copy, front and back, of your valid Ontario Class “F” (or higher) Driver’s Licence (or provincial equivalent) must be submitted to the City of Hamilton Human Resources if you receive a conditional offer
  • Your driver’s abstract will be conducted by the City of Hamilton and must be satisfactory to the City of Hamilton

Reference Checks

  • Reference checks will be conducted at this point in the recruitment process. If you are currently employed as a Paramedic, one of your references must be your Paramedic Supervisor. If you are currently a Paramedic Student, one of your references must be your Preceptor

Group 1
Orientation and Training will tentatively commence May 1, 2023 and will be approximately six (6) weeks on a Monday to Friday, 0800hrs to 1600hrs schedule and will be comprised of classroom instruction, either in-person, online, or a combination of both, depending on COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time, and ride-out experience.

Group 2
Orientation and Training will tentatively commence May 29, 2023 and will be approximately six (6) weeks on a Monday to Friday, 0800hrs to 1600hrs schedule and will be comprised of classroom instruction, either in person, online, or a combination of both, depending on COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time, and ride-out experience.

Primary Care Paramedics Job ID#20136 is now open. View job postings.

For 2023, the Hamilton Paramedic Service has an evergreen fast track posting process for eligible candidates (closing December 31, 2023). Candidates eligible for the experienced/accelerated recruitment process must be currently employed for a minimum of 1 year, in good standing, and hold active certification to practice at the Primary Care Paramedic level, or higher, with an Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program, and if applicable, be eligible for cross-certification with the Centre for Paramedic Education and Research (CPER).

Applications to this job posting will be considered valid for a period of 12 consecutive months. Candidates who wish to update their application at any time should withdraw their current application and reapply with the updated documents. Eligibility for the Fast Track recruitment will be determined at the application phase based on candidate qualifications and responses to screening questions.

The Fast Track recruitment process will be initiated based on Hamilton Paramedic Service operational and recruitment needs. Applications are reviewed and qualified candidates will be contacted at the initiation of each recruitment process.

2022 / 2023 Important Dates

Review the Fast-track Recruitment Process and Information Guide(PDF, 192.69 KB) and save a copy for reference throughout the Fast Track recruitment process.

January
Application process opens

January to Decemeber
Qualified candidates will be contacted throughout the calendar year.

December
Application process closes

Fast Track recruitment candidates do not need to participate in the written examination or virtual multiple mini interviews (vMMIs).

  • Application
  • Panel interviews
  • Conditional offers - See corresponding recruitment guide for condition list
  • Firm offers

To be eligible for the fast track Primary Care Paramedic recruitment you must:

  • Must be a currently certified Primary Care Paramedic, Advanced Care Paramedic, or Critical Care Paramedic with at least 1 year of experience operating in a 911 capacity.
  • Diploma or letter confirming graduation from an approved Ontario Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Training Program.
  • If graduation was prior to 2003, candidates must provide proof of completion of all mandatory Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care core programs via individual certificates or with a letter attesting to completion by an approved Ontario PCP Training Program.
  • Have a current Basic Life Support Provider certificate or CPR HCP certificate or advanced cardiac life support certificate.
  • Hold the qualification of, or have obtained a pass standing, in an advanced emergency medical care assistant examination (A-EMCA), or equivalent, as outlined in the Ambulance Act O. Reg. 257/00.
  • Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario Driver's Licence that authorizes the person to drive an ambulance.
  • Must meet all current requirements (including medical) of the Ambulance Act and Regulations, including the current Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards.  As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide proof of the minimum requirements required as outlined in the Ambulance Act and Regulations.
  • Must successfully complete and become fully certified by the Centre for Paramedic Education and Research (CPER) with Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Base Hospital Program.
  • As a condition of employment, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated (COVID-19) or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.
  • Demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
  • Demonstrate the ability to provide leadership and take charge in an emergency situation.
  • Be in good physical health and able to lift heavy weights.
  • Prove you have the ability to exercise sound judgement in emergency situations.
  • Be able to work a 24-hour-day, seven-day-a-week schedule. Regular part-time status consists of 12-24 hours per week with 12 of those hours on a consistent day of the week or consistent shift(s) as determined and assigned by the City, with advance notice as required in the collective agreement.

Preference may be given to those with additional relevant education (e.g. ACLS/PALS/ITLS certification), experience and related employment (paramedic, medical transfer and other Allied Health Professions). General knowledge of the City of Hamilton and its geography may be considered an asset.

Interviews will take place within approximately 2 to 4 weeks of candidate contact. Those who are invited for an interview will be notified via e-mail with detailed information.

Conditional offers to be distributed within approximately 2 weeks of the interview process based on the number of available positions.  To be eligible to continue further in the process the following conditions must be satisfied after the conditional offer is made:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

  • You will be required to obtain at your own expense a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) from the police service which serves the Municipality in which you permanently reside. 
  • An original must be submitted to Human Resources. 
  • In order for your application to be considered, you must not have a criminal conviction for which a pardon has not been granted at time of application and your PVSC must be satisfactory to the City of Hamilton.

Blood Work, Medical and ECG

  • You will be required to complete lab work. 
  • You will be contacted by the City of Hamilton with a date and time for your third-party medical assessment. 
  • You must successfully complete the medical evaluation to be considered further.
  • You must pass a physical exam (administered by our Physician) as set out by the employer specific to the work of a Primary Care Paramedic. 

Centre for Paramedic Education and Research (CPER) Certification

  • You must successfully complete and become certified in the skills and knowledge as set out by the employer and Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Centre for Paramedic Education and Research (CPER). 
  • Certification will be conducted by HHS CPER.

Immunization Status and Free from Communicable Disease Proof

  • Proof of Immunization as outlined in Table 1, Part A of Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards. 
  • Proof that candidate is free of communicable diseases listed in Table 1, Part B of Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards. 
  • Proof of immunization must be completed on forms supplied by the Hamilton Paramedic Service.

Vaccine Verification

  • As a condition of employment, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

MOHLTC Identification

  • Meet all requirements for MOHLTC Identification.

Driver’s Licence Copy/Driver’s Abstract Check

  • A copy, front and back, of your valid Ontario Class “F” (or higher) Driver’s Licence (or provincial equivalent) must be submitted to the City of Hamilton Human Resources. 
  • Your Driver’s Abstract check will be conducted by the City of Hamilton.                                                                            

Reference Checks

  • Reference checks will be conducted at this point in the recruitment process.

At least one of your references must be your Paramedic Supervisor, and another must be your paramedic service’s QA Manager.

Orientations will be delivered based on operational and recruitment needs. Orientation and training will be approximately three (3) weeks in duration, delivered on a Monday to Friday, 0800hrs to 1830hrs schedule, and will be comprised of classroom instruction, either in person, online, or a combination of both, depending on the COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time, and ride-out experience.

Date modified
February 28, 2023
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