Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) - Cadet Summer Training Center
Calian
About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
About the role
Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defense (DND) to provide health care services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through our Healthcare Contracts, Calian hires healthcare professionals across Canada who contribute to the health and well-being of our military.
Calian is currently seeking Paramedics to work at the Whitehorse Cadet Summer Training Center located near Whitehorse, YK. Paramedics support emergency responses and provide first aid to cadets during day field excursions.
These roles are best suited for Paramedics with flexibility in their schedule to commit to working a few shifts, a few weeks, or the entire schedule this summer in camps, with the option to return annually to the role. We can offer you the opportunity to work with a unique pediatric population motivated to be healthy and lead an active lifestyle. The team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, paramedics, and registered nurses.
Responsibilities
- Paramedics are needed to perform physical exams, triage, and help manage common health conditions, advise patients on preventative health care, and facilitate access to health services and referrals. Education about communicable diseases, addressing first aid concerns and supporting mental health needs will be daily aspects of the role.
- You will be responsible for ensuring that all medical equipment provided is prepared and easily accessible in the event you need to administer medical care to cadets. Care may include patient assessment, initial triage, urgent medical care, stabilization, and civilian transfer, if necessary. Depending on the nature of the excursion, you may find yourself in an isolated area where response times for emergency response services are longer than average.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a primary care paramedic training program approved by the Paramedics Association of Canada (CPA) or the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
- License to work as a paramedic in your province of practice.
- Current CPR and first aid certificates.
- Possess a valid certificate for the International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) basic or advanced course.
- At least one year of experience as an Ambulance Paramedic Technician in primary care.
Additional Information
- Short-term contract
- Contract from June 29 – August 22
- Flexible schedule, you can take on as many shifts as you want!
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.