International Paramedic - Emc

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Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians.

With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training.

We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada’s most pressing physical and mental health care challenges.

As an employee of Medavie Health Services, we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace.

Nature and Scope:

We access all communities in Nova Scotia in a timely and efficient manner with our fleet of more than 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations. We respond to 165,000+ calls annually across the province, which are actively managed through the EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre, the hub of all emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls. 

In addition, paramedics in Nova Scotia participate in various programs both urban and rural such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations, to name a few.

Duties and Responsibilities:

You must be a graduate of an accredited paramedic program and be eligible for registration with the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia by the application deadline.

Below lists all requirements required in your application:

• Eligible for registration from the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia (CPNS). Visit: www.cpns.ca for more information

• A NS Class 4 Driver's License or equivalent that authorizes you to drive an ambulance (provide a copy of both front and back)

• A copy of your five-year driving abstract dated within 90 days of application deadline

• Criminal background check and vulnerable sector search dated within 90 days of application deadline

• Proof of successful paramedic physical abilities testing (PC-PAT/OPPAT) that has been completed in the last 12 months

• CEVOIII or CEVOIV - online driving safety course. For more information: https://coachingsystems.com/product/cevo-3-ambulance-online

• Resume, Cover Letter and 3 References (2 Preceptors and 1 work if a paramedic student - email addresses required)

The pre-screening session will consist of the following:

• Panel interview

• Objectively Scored Clinical Evaluations (OSCE)

• Driving Evaluation

If you are selected to attend the pre-screening process, you will be contacted by email and provided written detail of the following:

• Location/address for pre-screening process

• Time and Date

• Required Documents

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We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently—without AI assistance—to ensure a fair and equitable process.

Medavie Health Services is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.