JOIN OUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM FOR FIRE SEASON IN THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES!
Position Available: Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) – Casual
Location: Remote and semi-isolated communities – Northwest Territories
Rotation: Casual / On-call deployments (fire season coverage)
Be Ready When It Matters Most
Are you an experienced Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) looking for a dynamic, high-impact role during fire season?
Advanced Medical Solutions Inc. (AMS) is seeking skilled PCPs to support emergency response operations across the Northwest Territories during wildfire season. This is a casual, on-call opportunity for paramedics who are ready to deploy on short notice and provide critical medical support in remote and rapidly changing environments.
You will play a key role in supporting frontline personnel, including firefighters and community members, delivering urgent care when and where it’s needed most.
Your ability to stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly, and make sound clinical decisions will be essential in these high-demand situations.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working with Advanced Medical Solutions offers more than just a contract — it offers meaningful work, professional growth, and a unique northern experience.
As part of the AMS team, you will receive:
- Competitive compensation package, including a northern living allowance.
- Travel and accommodations fully arranged and covered for deployment rotations.
- Opportunities to practice at the top of your scope in diverse and challenging clinical environments.
- Onsite access to fitness facilities at certain locations.
- Comprehensive onboarding and onsite training to prepare you for remote healthcare environments.
- Access to AMS’ in-house clinical leadership and support team for guidance in remote clinical practice.
- Career mobility within Advanced Medical Solutions, with opportunities to transfer to other divisions and projects across Canada (eligibility criteria apply).
- A unique northern adventure, combining meaningful work with an unforgettable professional experience.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a PCP on this project, you will:
- Provide primary, public, and emergency healthcare services within your scope of practice.
- Collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals in a team-based model.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Respond to urgent and emergency situations with sound clinical judgment.
- Support health promotion and disease prevention initiatives.
- Assist with operational and administrative duties as required.
- Travel by small aircraft, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, or watercraft as needed.
- Work in varied and sometimes extreme weather conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Primary Care Paramedic in good standing with a recognized provincial regulatory body
- Current BLS and ACLS (PALS and ITLS considered an asset)
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in high-pressure, remote environments
Preferred Assets:
- Experience in remote or Indigenous community settings
- Community, public, or primary care experience
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience
- Cultural safety or Indigenous cultural competency training
WHO YOU ARE
You are flexible, resilient, and ready to respond when called upon.
You thrive in unpredictable environments and can quickly adapt to evolving situations.
You understand the critical role paramedics play in emergency response and are committed to delivering high-quality care under pressure.
If you’re looking for a meaningful, fast-paced opportunity to support fire season operations, we encourage you to apply.
At Advanced Medical Solutions, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace. We recognize the importance of equitable healthcare access and culturally safe service delivery in partnership with Indigenous communities.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or while performing your role, please let us know. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable legislation.
To request accommodations or for more information, please contact: Careers@AdvancedMedic.com
