Role overview

Associated Ambulance IFT Red Deer is currently accepting Expressions of Interest from ACoP-registered Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs) and Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) for Permanent Full-Time (PFT) and Temporary Full-Time (TFT) opportunities based in Red Deer, Alberta.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager and/or Regional Support Supervisor, successful candidates will join a collaborative and patient-focused team delivering high-quality interfacility transport services across our operating areas.

As per the Red Deer CUPE Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), this position will be posted internally to Red Deer CUPE members for three (3) days. If unfilled, it will then be posted company-wide for an additional three (3) days. Following the sixth active day of posting, the position may be opened to external applicants.

Shift Availability

1B120 – 05:30–17:30 (PCP or EMR)
1T151 – 08:00–18:00 (2 × EMR)
1B123 – PCP TFT
T155 – EMR TFT

Position Overview

Interfacility Transfer (IFT) staff are responsible for the safe care and transportation of non-emergent patients during routine transfers between medical facilities.

Key duties include:

Completing and submitting all required documentation, including patient care reports.
Maintaining cleanliness of vehicles, equipment, and ambulance bays.
Ensuring transport units are fully stocked and operational.
Collaborating with physicians, nurses, emergency medical personnel, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.

Our IFT members primarily transport admitted patients for additional testing or treatment, as well as transfers between healthcare facilities and, in some cases, returning patients to their original location within Alberta Health Services Zones.

Physical Requirements

Must be capable of:

Standing, walking, reaching, crouching, and bending for extended periods.
Safely lifting and transporting patients and equipment.
Providing patient care in physically awkward positions when required.

Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited Primary Care Paramedic Course or
Emergency Medical Responder Course
Active registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP)
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification
Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator’s License

Additional Details

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

All permanent full-time roles are subject to a six-month probationary period.

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