1Apply
Apply online to start the process.
After you submit your application, your assigned Talent Acquisition representative will contact you and ask you to provide the following documents:
- Completed employment application form
- Copy of your class 1, 2 or 4 BC driver's licence (or equivalent from another province)
- Copy of your driver's abstract from ICBC (available at www.icbc.com)
- Proof of grade 12 graduation (or equivalent)
- Copy of your Advanced Care Paramedic licence issued by the Emergency Medical Licensing Board
2Interview
If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to an interview to assess the skills and abilities required for the advanced care paramedic role.
BCEHS uses the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format. During the MMI, you will respond to a variety of questions, issues and scenarios designed to evaluate your professional experience and knowledge of advanced care paramedic practice.
Unlike a clinical skills assessment, MMI scenarios focus on topics and situations that an applicant should be able to understand and discuss. Successful applicants demonstrate broad knowledge, strong critical thinking skills and the ability to respond effectively as new information or challenges arise.
3Reference checks and criminal record check
If you are successful in the interview, we will contact your references. References should be people who can speak to your work performance, such as your current or previous supervisor.
You will also be asked to complete a criminal record check. We will provide instructions when required. Applicants are responsible for the cost of the criminal record check completed through the Ministry of Justice.
4Conditional offer of employment
If you successfully complete the interview and reference check process, you will receive a conditional offer of employment.
The offer is conditional on:
- Receiving a clear criminal record check
- Successfully completing a fitness assessment
Your offer letter will include your work location, shift schedule and start date.
After you accept the offer, you must complete a fitness assessment to confirm you can meet the physical demands of the role.
5Official offer of employment
We will send an offical offer of employment once you:
- Successfully completed the fitness assessment
- Received a clear criminal record check
The onboarding process begins with a new employee orientation (NEO) session in Vancouver. BCEHS covers eligible travel and accommodation costs.
After completing NEO, you will begin advanced care paramedic orientation (ACP-O). ACP-O typically takes three to six months and includes classroom learning and on-car experience with an advanced care paramedic mentor.
After successfully completing ACP-O, you will be approved for independent practice and assigned to your station.
