Mobile Paramedic Specialist

Job Description

Job title: Mobile Paramedic Specialist

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: This postingThis posting will be used to fill 1 (one) 1-year term position working 75 hours bi-weekly and will also be used to fill anticipatory permanent full-time positions.It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of in the beautiful .The Yukon’s Emergency Medical Services (YEMS) team delivers a wide scope of pre-hospital care. We deliver medical interventions, treatments, and quality care in every corner of the Yukon. Leadership, dedication, and partnership guides our work.Your roleThis position Mobile Paramedic Specialist is responsible for overseeing the Paramedic Specialists Program within Yukon EMS. This program is based out of the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter which includes the provision of pre-hospital care. The Mobile Paramedic Specialists is a community-based paramedic that works with stakeholders in health and social services to bring expanded scope care to clients and patients. Mobile Paramedic Specialists work as solo responders to mitigate low acuity 911 responses in the City of Whitehorse and surrounding area.

• For more information on this job, please Ryan Soucy, Deputy Chief Technical Operations at
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant at 867-332-6273 or

Your benefitsYour career, your home, your lifestyleWe are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.Check out:Essential qualificationsPlease submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Completion of a hospital-based or other recognized Primary care Paramedic
• Recent experience providing pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transportation.
• Recent experience in a Supervisory role that has provided supervision, performance management, and performance evaluations

It may be helpful for you to reviewDesired knowledge, skills and suitabilityn, the following:

• Ability to provide leadership, coaching and training to members of the team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, relationship building and conflict management skills.
• Strong understanding of working with various cultural backgrounds
• Patient advocacy
• Experience working with allied agencies (e.g., Police, Fire, Health Care Professionals)

It may be helpful for you to reviewConditions of employmentvalid PCP licence from a paramedic governing body in Canada without conditions or restrictions valid ( COPR certificate will be considered as equivalent at time hire, but will have one year to obtain license in southern jurisdiction),medical clearance; RCMP check with vulnerable sector checkJob requirementsThis job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:exposure to high stress, sensitive situations, verbally and physically aggressive behaviour; working in awkward positions indoors and outdoors in all weather; lifting and transferring patients with assistance. ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:32:41 GMT