City of Toronto is now accepting applications for full-time Primary Care Paramedics ( PCP Level 1 )
Emergency, Fire and Paramedics Services
Posting Period: 15-Nov-2023 to 11-Dec-2023
12-Hour Rotating Shifts
2024 Recruitment Guide
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
- Successfully completed a MOHLTC-recognized course for Primary Care Paramedic provided by a College of Applied Arts and Technology or equivalent.
- Successfully completed the Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) examination or be AEMCA pending as specified in the Ontario Ambulance Act.
- Must be able to achieve and maintain current certification in Symptom Relief and Defibrillation under the Ontario Base Hospital Group and meet cross-certification requirements with Sunnybrook Base Hospital.
- Must produce proof of mandatory immunization and maintain all immunizations as required and specified by the Ontario Ambulance Act and the City of Toronto.
- Must possess a Class F Ontario Driver's License, or better, and meet all requirements for licence maintenance as set forth in the City of Toronto's Fleet policy and be able to qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits.
- Must not be convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude for which a pardon has not been granted.
- Must meet all requirements for employment as a Paramedic in Ontario as per the Ambulance Act.
- Must not have had Driver's License suspended for three years prior to application, and not have more than three demerit points issued against his/her Ontario driver’s licence.
- Ability to pass oral, written and physical examinations pertaining to procedures used in emergency patient care at the discretion of the Division.
- Thoroughly familiar with the Highway Traffic Act and Municipal Traffic By-laws.
- Must be physically capable of performing required duties.
- Must be available to work rotating shift/weekend/night/overtime/on call duty in all environmental conditions.
- Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work.
- Proficiency in a second language would be an asset.
- Relevant work experience (i.e. paramedic, RN, MD, military, policing, any medical field) would be an asset.
- Relevant volunteer experience (i.e. crisis, community involvement, mental health, shelters, etc.) would be an asset.
Stage 1: Written Evaluation
Early January 2024 – Location 895 Eastern Ave Duration: 2 hours
100 multiple choice question exam.
The exam is based on:
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Basic Life Support Patient Care Standards (BLS PCS);
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards (ALS PCS);
- Various legal acts governing pre-hospital care in Ontario (such as Ambulance
Act, Ontario Ambulance Documentation Standards, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, etc);
- Anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, ECG interpretation;
- General knowledge about the City of Toronto and Toronto Paramedic Services.
Required documents to be submitted: Refer to
Recruitment Guide
Business casual attire recommended.
Stage 2: Interviews
Mid January 2024 – Virtual
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Multiple Mini Interview format.
Required documents to be submitted: Refer to
Recruitment Guide
Business casual attire recommended.
Stage 3: Driving Evaluation
Beginning February 2024 at 350 Wilson Heights Blvd. Toronto.
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Successful OPPAT testing is required prior to your Stage 3 evaluation
Required documents to be submitted: Refer to
Recruitment Guide
This is outdoors. Dress for the conditions. Uniform and safety shoes/boots required.
Offer of conditional employment and Sunnybrook Base Hospital Certification
Candidates who are offered conditional employment following STAGE 3 will be required to successfully complete an orientation and evaluation (or equivalency) with the Sunnybrook Centre for Prehospital Medicine. Sunnybrook Regional Base Hospital evaluation typically runs 1-2 weeks prior to commencement of onboarding. Additional administrative dates will occur during this time.
Conditional employment offers are expected to occur on multiple dates as early as March 4th, 2024. We anticipate multiple onboarding classes, with the first one tentatively scheduled to commence on April 2, 2024. The onboarding process consists of online courses, in-class training and a 6 week field mentorship portion.
All dates are tentative.