Start your emergency medical responder (EMR) career in beautiful British Columbia. In this role, you help build a patient-focused, supportive and respectful workplace. You follow BCEHS values and treat everyone with professionalism, courtesy, dignity and respect.
- Work anywhere in BC. You can move between regions and experience different communities and lifestyles.
- Provide emergency care before patients reach the hospital, including transport by ambulance.
- Grow your career. You may move into regular positions that include paid benefits, pension and vacation.
Every shift is different. As an EMR, you work in fast-paced and emotional situations. You care for patients, support families and bystanders, and work closely with your team. You must clearly document events, communicate calmly and show empathy – especially when people misunderstand your role. Some situations cange quickly and require you to make independent decisions, even when there is no clear right answer.
- Provide patient care and ambulance transport during pre-hospital emergencies, using sound judgment and safe work practices.
- Advocate for patients by communicating clearly with coworkers, health care partners and public safety teams.
- Operate ambulances safely and responsibly.
- Identify challenges and suggest improvements that support better service delivery and patient care.
