BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) accepts applications on an on-going basis for casual paramedic positions. Below is an overview of the steps involved in our application and selection process, along with the actions taken at each stage.
Apply
If you are interested in casual positions, you must complete this application for employment form.
**Please ensure you have
all documents required for your application, as outlined below, ready to submit with the application and self-assessment forms.
If you are interested in regular part-time or full-time positions, please check our available postings on
Brainhunter. You can apply directly for any positions that you qualify for and are interested in. You don't need to submit an application specifically for regular part-time or full-time positions when applying on Brainhunter,
- Application for employment - submit form
- Emergency Medical Responder license issued by the Emergency Medical Licensing Board (EMALB)
- Copy of your current driver's license
- You will be required to get a Class-4 drivers license or equivalent within 6 months of being hired if you don't have one already
- Copy of your driver's abstract (issued by ICBC or issuing province)
- ICBC abstracts can be requested
online
- Proof of grade 12 graduation or post-secondary education completion
- Canadian work permit (if applicable)
- Ability to provide minimum availability of 8 day and/or night shifts per month
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
- Ability to verbally communicate directly with patients, paramedic partners, and other allied health professionals
2Interview
Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to an interview to evaluate the skills and abilities needed for the paramedic role. The interview will focus on behavior-based questions to explore how your skills and experiences make you the best fit for the job.
3Reference checks & criminal record check
Applicants successful in the interview process will be notified that their references will be contacted. References should be individuals who are able to evaluate applicant's work, such as your current or previous supervisor.
You will also be asked to complete a Criminal Record Check - instructions will be provided. Applicants are responsible for the cost of the criminal record check conducted by the Ministry of Justice.
4Prehire documents
Applicants successful in the interview with positive references will move forward to complete a fitness assessment and be asked to provide station preferences and availability. BCEHS is a provincial service, and the availability of stations changes on a monthly basis. Not all stations may be hiring when it's time for your station placement. If you request to work in larger urban areas, you may experience a delay in your station placement. To help us place you more quickly, we encourage you to consider rural and remote station options.
5Job offer
Applicants who have provided all required documents, passed the fitness assessment, and received a clear Criminal Record Check will be scheduled for a New Employee Orientation Session (NEO). NEO takes place in Vancouver and BCEHS will cover travel and accommodation for those who qualify. Station placement will occur in conjunction with your NEO session and will be facilitated by your assigned TA rep.
Your official offer of employment will be received once you have been placed into a station and prior to your NEO date.
