Learn about the qualifications needed to become an emergency medical call-taker (EMCT) with BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS).
To continue in the BCHES hiring process, emergency medical call-takers must have the following before their hire date:
- A current and valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR-C) certificate or higher
You must also meet these requirements:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Ability to type 40 words per minute
- Minimum age of 19
- Legal eligibility to work full-time in Canada
- Strong knowledge of British Columbia geography
- Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check, medical exam and audiology (hearing) assessment before hire
- Availability to work shifts, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays
- We give preference to applicants with valid MPDS (Medical Priority Dispatch System) certification, but this is not required to apply
For recruitment questions and the application process, watch our BCEHS online recruitment session.
