Emergency Medical Responder (Medical)

TL;DR

Emergency Medical Responder (Medical): Providing immediate treatment and transportation for sick and injured patients within the Nova Scotia emergency response system with an accent on patient stability and safe transport. Focus on executing clinical practice guidelines, managing mass casualty incidents, and ensuring seamless transition of care.

Location: Onsite in Nova Scotia, Canada

Company

hirify.global (through its subsidiary EMC) manages ground ambulance, air medical transport, and medical communications operations in Nova Scotia.

What you will do

• Perform immediate medical care for sick and injured patients in accordance with clinical practice guidelines.
• Operate ambulances and support vehicles safely across various communities in Nova Scotia.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers and first responders during emergency calls and mass casualty incidents.
• Facilitate patient transport between medical facilities and provide critical support during hospital transitions.
• Maintain clinical documentation, equipment readiness, and vehicle decontamination protocols.

Requirements

• Licensure: Must be licensed with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine (NSROP)
• Certification: Completion of an NSROP approved EMR training program and passing the COPR Entry to Practice Exam
• Driver's License: Valid Nova Scotia Class 4 driver's license
• Physical Fitness: Successful completion of the Employment Physical Abilities Test (PC-PAT/OPPAT)
• Language: Ability to understand, speak, read, and write English for communication and reporting
• Clear criminal background check and vulnerable sector search

Nice to have

• Experience operating larger vehicles.
• Driving experience in a similar emergency response environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment within a large-scale provincial emergency health system.
• Opportunities to participate in community-based paramedic and special operations programs.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce representative of the citizens served.
• Strong focus on patient safety and maintaining a safe, professional workplace culture.

Hiring process

• Submission of resume, cover letter, and three professional references.
• Provision of a five-year driving abstract and current background checks.
• Verification of physical ability testing and completion of the CEVO driving safety course.