Yukon Government Looking for Critical Care Paramedic – Medevac at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

Community Services is working to build vibrant, healthy and sustainable Yukon communities. The department does this through the provision of a diverse range of services to Yukon communities. We are committed to our core values! At Community Services we believe Respect is the foundation of our organization, Collaboration is achieved through inclusive approaches and sharing of diverse perspectives, Service Excellence is the standard for all our interactions, and Integrity is achieved through honest, committed and accountable public service.

The incumbent will employ professional Critical Care Life Support skills to provide pre-hospital and inter-facility treatment and transportation to the general population. Evaluates the patient’s clinical condition and performs detailed assessments in order to establish a treatment plan in support of optimal patient care. Works in environments where there is no medical support and where transport times routinely exceed four hours.

For more information about this position, please contact Devin Bailey, Manager, Whitehorse EMS Operations at Devin.Bailey@yukon.ca for more information regarding the application process please contact Tyson Hickman, Human Resources Consultant at Tyson.hickman@yukon.ca

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

Current CCP/ACP license or certification with a paramedic governing body in Canada without conditions or restrictions;

Experience delivering pre-hospital emergency care at the Advanced Life Support (ALS) level;

Experience working as a CCP/ACP in an ALS setting as the lead practitioner;

Experience liaising with outside agencies to deliver emergency care;

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability

Candidates should have and will be assessed on:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

Tact and diplomacy; and

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment: Medical clearance, security clearance including vulnerable sector check, valid Yukon class 4 driver’s licence, baseline hearing test, maintaining current CCP and or ACP certification.

Job Requirements: Shift work, including weekends and standby, wearing a uniform and maintaining all conditions of employment.

Eligibility List

None

Post Date

14 February 2022

Close Date

28 February 2022