Paramedic Level 1
City of Toronto · Toronto Paramedic Services, PS Operations
This job in plain words
This is a temporary full-time paramedic job at the Emergency Service Headquarters, 4330 Dufferin Street, in Toronto. You work 12-hour rotating shifts, driving ambulances and giving medical care to sick and injured patients.
Can you apply?
Anyone who meets the listed qualifications can apply. The posting does not mention citizenship or work permit rules. Applicants must meet the requirements for paramedic employment in Ontario.
- Education
- Not stated · Completed a MOHLTC-recognized Primary Care Paramedic course from a college or equivalent. The length of the course is not stated.
- Experience
- Not required. Relevant paramedic, RN, MD, military, policing or medical experience is an asset.
- Job type
- Full-time, temporary vacancy. Contract length not stated. 12-hour rotating shifts.
What they ask for:
- Completed a MOHLTC-recognized Primary Care Paramedic course or equivalent
- Passed the AEMCA exam or be AEMCA pending
- Achieve and keep Symptom Relief and Defibrillation certification
- Hold a Class F Ontario driver's licence or better
- Provide a current driver's abstract that meets City standards
- Be physically fit and available for shifts, nights, weekends and overtime
What you would do
- Drive ambulances and provide medical care to sick or injured patients
- Provide casualty care under physician direction or standing orders
- Respond to patients with the right equipment and monitor their condition
- Transfer patients between vehicles and treatment centres
- Report patient status to dispatch by radio or telephone
- Complete patient care records and required documentation
How to apply
Apply through the official City of Toronto posting. Check the City's paramedic recruitment page for the process and recruitment guide.
Good to know:
- Two free virtual information sessions are offered on November 2 and November 13, 2026. You must register using the Teams links.
- The posting says the 2027 classes will use the higher rate of $51.33 to $55.58 per hour.
- You need proof of mandatory immunization, a Class F driver's licence and a current driver's abstract.
- The number of positions is to be confirmed (TBC).
We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the City of Toronto career site counts: read it before you apply.
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