Job Number: 4554
Job Type: Part-Time
Vacancy Reason: Net New
Location: 1001A Erb's Road, Waterloo, ON / 120 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge, ON
Number of Positions: 50
Department: PHPPSV - Operations
Division: Public Health and Paramedic Services
Hours of Work: 24 hrs/wk (up to 42 hrs/wk)
Work Schedule: Various shifts and hours, including weekends and statutory holidays
Union: CUPE 5191
Grade: CUPE 5191 Primary Care Paramedic
Salary Range: $47.64 - $50.63 per hour
Posting Date: June 25, 2026 at 12:00am
Closing Date: July 23, 2026 at 11:59pm
Please ensure that you have submitted an Uncertified 3 Year Driving Record as an attachment with your application. This is required for your application to be considered (this must be recent at the time of your application). An uncertified 3-year driving record is a mandatory application requirement. Applications submitted without it will be considered incomplete https://services.ontario.ca/web/driver-record-3-year/information
Recruitment Timelines:
Timelines are subject to change*
Interview Invites Extended
August 31st, September 1st, 2nd, 3rd
September 17th to October 2nd
Physical Testing Deadline
Experienced hire candidates will participate in a reduced structured onboarding program consisting of six mandatory in-class orientation days followed by five riding third shifts with a Field Training Paramedic (FTP).
About Us!
The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
Provides primary emergency medical care and drives ambulances.
- Reports for work on time, in proper uniform, and fit for duty. Complies with policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations.
- Performs patient assessment and care, per basic life support patient care standards and advanced life support patient care standards. Administers medical interventions deemed necessary by Base Hospital and the Region.
- Operates ambulances and emergency response vehicles per legislation, policy, and weather and traffic conditions, to, from, and between treatment facilities. Restrains patients, staff, other passengers, equipment, and supplies as appropriate.
- Responds to calls. Maintains contact with central ambulance communications centre regarding the status, location, and movement of ambulances/emergency response vehicles. Complies with direction regarding vehicle movements. Notifies communications centre when vehicles are removed from service for repair/maintenance, or involved in an accident.
- Communicates with other staff, health care providers, emergency care providers, the public, and patients, in a professional and supportive manner.
- Provides detailed patient reports to medical staff upon arrival at hospitals. Prepares written/ electronic reports as required and in a timely manner (e.g., ambulance calls, incident/occurrences, personal injury/body fluids exposure, accidents, operational activity) and other related documentation. Separates, sorts, and distributes copies per policy and regulations.
- Attends mandatory, continuing medical education, and divisional training programs. Participates in public relations and quality assurance programs.
- Maintains vehicles and equipment so they are stocked, clean, sanitary, and mechanically safe, per standards. Reports deficiencies to on-duty supervisor, and assists to correct where qualified.
- Performs routine housekeeping, and checks, maintains, and stocks stations as required. Uses a p-card for vehicle fuel, fluids, and minor repairs when travelling outside Waterloo Region.
- Participates to train and acts as preceptor for co-op and paramedic students.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Must meet all current primary care certifications per the Ambulance Act.
- Must be certified with Base Hospital and maintain certification as outlined in the Maintenance of Certification Letter provided by CPER.
- Must have a valid Class F Ontario Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
- Successful completion of Paramedic Physical Abilities Test (OPPAT) or Medic Strong, Paramedic Functional Abilities Test (PFAT).
- Knowledge of, competency, and ability to comply with basic life support and advanced life support standards, and policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations (e.g., highway traffic act).
- Ability to exercise judgement in stressful emergency situations while assessing patient needs, and make decisions dealing with sensitive and emotional issues impacting the safety and wellbeing of staff and the public, often with far-reaching consequences.
- Communication and human relations skills to readily develop rapport and provide medical information so that it is understandable to patients, their families/friends, and witnesses, who may be distressed, uncooperative, and/or physical; gather information to assess situations; provide detailed patient reports to medical staff; and participate as an effective team member.
- Ability to read and interpret legislation, periodicals, policies, procedures, policy manuals, and internal communications. Ability to read maps. Ability to write clear, concise, legible reports.
- Ability to use a two-way radio.
- Ability to adapt to changing emergency situations, priorities, and technologies.
- Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 operation, including weekends and statutory holidays. Overtime due to early and late calls is often required and is mandatory in emergency situations.
- Must provide an acceptable Police Vulnerable Sector Check (level 3).
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.
Region of Waterloo is committed to building a workforce through fair, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to promote a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
For questions or to request accommodations during your recruitment, onboarding or employment, please contact [email protected], or by calling our Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process: Region of Waterloo may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. AI does not make final hiring decisions.
Please note: candidates will be provided an update on their application. Please check your spam or junk folder occasionally as some candidates have noticed our emails in those folders (Gmail and Hotmail in particular).
