The City of Thompson’s Fire and Emergency Services Department is seeking motivated, community minded professionals to join our department as Primary Care Paramedics (PCP). Our department provides EMS and fire protection to Manitoba’s fourth largest City.
The successful candidates will provide emergency paramedical services, pre-hospital and community based medical care within scope of practice, patient transport in accordance with provincial legislation.
Why Join Thompson Fire & Emergency Department?
In addition to meaningful, front-line emergency service work experience, the City of Thompson offers an attractive compensation package designed to recognize the skills, commitment, and challenges of working in a northern and remote community. The position is unionized under Local 2200 IAFF
Compensation, Incentives & Wage Progression
The City of Thompson offers a competitive and transparent compensation package, including structured wage progression and northern incentives.
- Hourly Rate of Pay: As outlined below (effective July 2026)
- Annual Retention Allowance: $11,000
- Bi-weekly Remoteness Allowance, paid every pay period
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision care and pension plan.
- Overtime, benefits, shift premiums, and pension in accordance with the Collective Agreement
- PCPs are hired as Probationary employees with a starting salary of $79,148.16 per annum and may progress to the First-Class PCP within twenty-four (24) months of service, subject to satisfactory performance and completion of required training.
Key Duties:
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls in a safe, professional, and timely manner.
- Perform patient assessments, including history taking, vital signs, and physical examinations.
- Provide emergency medical care within the Primary Care Paramedic scope of practice, including basic life support, medication administration, airway management, and patient stabilization.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, partner agencies, dispatch, hospitals, and receiving facilities.
- Complete patient care reports, maintain patient confidentiality and other required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain ambulances, medical equipment, and supplies, ensuring readiness for response.
- Participate in training, continuing education, and skills maintenance as required by licensing and medical oversight.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of a recognized Primary Care Paramedic program.
- Current registration and licensure as a Primary Care Paramedic in the Province of MB or ability to transfer equivalent out- of- province license to MB, COPR.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current CPR – Healthcare Provider (HCP).
- Valid Class 4 MB driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
- Must provide valid Vulnerable Sector Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet and maintain physical and medical fitness requirements for paramedic duties.
- Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts.
HOW TO APPLY
Posting will remain until all positions are filled. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next step in the recruitment process. Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, education, qualifications and references via the apply now link. Those requiring assistance with application process should call 204-677-7924 or email us at:
Human Resources
City of Thompson
226 Mystery Lake Road
Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6
FAX: (204) 677-7981
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Those requiring accommodation or assistance with the application process should call 204-677-7924.
The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.
