Yukon Government Looking for Primary Care Paramedic 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 Primary Care Life Support skills to provide pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency medical treatment to the Whitehorse population. The PCP assesses patient condition in order to formulate a treatment plan and to initiate emergency interventions and non-emergency care to provide optimal patient wellbeing. This work is carried out in environments where there is limited medical support.

For more information about this position, please contact Ann-Marie, Manager, Whitehorse Operations at Ann-Marie.Paquet@yukon.ca..

For more information about applying on a Community Services competition, contact Liz Sutton at (867) 332-3612 or email liz.sutton@yukon.ca.

Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes will only be accepted through the e-recruitment system.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications – specifically – how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications shown below. Selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. When you list your work experience in your resume, please include the month and year you started and ended a job. This allows us to accurately calculate the length of time you were in the position. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Current PCP license or certification with a paramedic governing body in Canada without conditions or restrictions;

Experience delivering pre-hospital medical care at the Primary Care Paramedic level;

Experience working in an emergency ground ambulance service

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 may be assessed on:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy;

Patient advocacy;

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;

Conflict management skills

Experience working with allied agencies (i.e. Police, Fire, Health Care Professionals)

Conditions of Employment: Medical clearance, security clearance including vulnerable sector, valid Yukon Class 4 driver’s license, CPR-HCP, current valid certification.

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

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

7 April 2022

Close Date

22 April 2022