Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is currently recruiting up to five (5) Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) to join our dynamic team. Successful candidates will provide high-quality pre-hospital care and contribute to the overall mission of protecting and serving the citizens of Lethbridge.

STATUS: Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 42 hours per week

PAY RATE: $39.80 per hour

POSITIONS: Up to 5 positions available

Career Streams:

Employees will begin their career with LFES in the dedicated EMS division. During your employment, you will have the opportunity to progress between career streams:

• Work exclusively as a Paramedic in emergency medical services at your designation of PCP.
• Focus on patient care, clinical excellence, and advancing your skills as a paramedic.
• Option will exist to remain dedicated to EMS operations for the entirety of your career without fire suppression responsibilities.

• Transition from the dedicated EMS division and begin fire training to qualify for the role of Paramedic Firefighter within the LFES integrated Fire and EMS division.
• Expand your expertise to include fire suppression, rescue operations, and integrated emergency response.
• Entry into the Integrated Fire-EMS Division will be based on available vacancies. Prior to being eligible to fill one of these vacancies, you will be required to complete the LFES Fire Academy. Scheduling of the academy will be at the discretion of LFES Administration based on operational needs and internal eligibility criteria.

What You Bring to the Table:

We are looking for a results-oriented team member who demonstrates professionalism and is committed to providing exemplary public service. We invite you to join our diverse and innovative organization, which offers people the opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Provincial Registration: Candidates must be registered with the Alberta College of Paramedics as Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). Applications without this registration will not be accepted.

• Physical Requirements: Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E) must be submitted prior to being offered a position. Evaluations can be booked at: https://www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services

• Driver's license: Minimum Class 4 in the province of Alberta.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

The City of Lethbridge serves a community of over 100,000 residents and is committed to delivering fire, rescue and emergency medical services that earn the trust, respect and confidence of the community. Lethbridge is one of the warmest and most sun-filled locations in Canada, is only two hours south of Calgary and is close to the Rocky Mountains and the U.S. border. We enjoy family-oriented neighbourhoods and have a wide array of recreational and cultural activity choices.

Additional Information:

If shortlisted, candidates will be scheduled for the following:

1. Behavioural descriptive job interview
2. Medical written exam and scenario testing
3. Written psychological evaluation exams
4. Written Firefighter Aptitude exam

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application package as one (1) PDF, with the following:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Documentation confirming registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
4. Driver’s abstract (dated within 3 months of the close of this posting)
5. Police Information Check with vulnerable sector search (dated within 3 months of the close of this posting)
6. F.A.R.E. test results (proof of successful completion within 6 months of the close of this posting)

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stage of the hiring process will undergo a psychological interview assessment in person. Successful candidates will also be required to pass a comprehensive medical assessment.

We understand that there may be a delay in obtaining all these documents and scheduling the F.A.R.E. test. If you are unable to submit all the required documents before the job posting closes, please submit your application with the documentation you have available. Email firedepartment@lethbridge.ca notifying us of the outstanding document(s) and promptly follow up with the document(s) once they are received.   

Process Timeline (dates subject to change):

• Posting closes: August 19th
• Testing/Interviews: August 31st  - September 3rd
• Successful candidates will be contacted by October 1st
• Start date: To be determined

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:

Fire Administration Office at 403-320-3800 or firedepartment@lethbridge.ca

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online by clicking on “Apply” at the top of this screen.

Applicants must apply online. We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes or applications sent via email.

If you are not currently a City of Lethbridge employee, at the time of application, you will be responsible for providing a copy of a five-year Non-Commercial Driver’s Abstract. The Driver’s Abstract is to be included with the application and applicants will be responsible for the cost of obtaining the Abstract. If you do not submit an Abstract, or the Abstract shows 6 or more demerits or includes any of the unacceptable driving items listed below, you may not proceed in the recruitment process. The City of Lethbridge reserves the right to determine what is a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract.

An unacceptable driving record includes, but is not limited to:

• A record of any suspension of Operator’s License within the preceding three years which is related to a driving offence.
• An overall driving history that reflects poor driving behavior, will be determined at the discretion of the City.
• Within the preceding three years any Criminal Code or Provincial driving conviction including:

1. Impaired Driving related offence
2. Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
3. Criminal Flight from a Peace Officer
4. Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident
5. Drive while Disqualified/Prohibited
6. Careless Driving

Closing Date: August 19, 2026, at 4:00PM MST

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta.

The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

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