Paramedic employees begin their career with LFES in the dedicated EMS division, with opportunities to move into integrated Fire-EMS when vacancies are available and eligibility requirements are met.  

Dedicated EMS Division

Work as a primary or advanced care paramedic, focusing on patient care and clinical skills without fire suppression duties. 

Integrated Fire-EMS Division  

Combine paramedicine with firefighting, rescue and other emergency response duties as a paramedic firefighter. 

Employees must complete the Fire Academy before filling an integrated Fire-EMS vacancy. LFES Administration schedules the academy based on operational needs and internal eligibility requirements. 

To apply for a paramedic position at LFES, review the requirements below and follow the current job posting:

Alberta College of Paramedics registration - applicants must be registered as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) or Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), with preference given to ACPs.

Driver's license - you must hold at least an Alberta Class 4 driver's license by your start date.   

Driver's abstract - dated within 3 months of the closing date of the job posting.

Police Information Check with vulnerable sector search - dated within 3 months of the closing date of the job posting.

F.A.R.E. test results - proof of successful completion within six months of the close of the job posting's closing date.

Fully completed Paramedic Application Checklist

Submit your complete application online at Lethbridge.ca/careers 

Once the job posting closes, complete applications are reviewed based on listed qualifications. Selected candidates will be invited for physical testing. 

• Behavioural descriptive job interview
• Medical written exam and scenario testing
• Written psychological evaluation exams
• Written Firefighter Aptitude exam

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. 

Successful applicants undergo 2 weeks of intensive training, covering:

• Zoll AutoPulse NXT
• Zoll X-Series Advanced Defibrillator 
• Airtraq Video Laryngoscope
• High-performance CPR 
• Handtevy Pediatric Emergency System
• International Academy for Professional Driving (IAPD)
• The Working Mind