About this role
Primary Care Paramedic (Part-Time) Department:   Essex-Windsor EMS Location:   Essex, Ontario Position type:   Part-Time positions Posting #:   EMS-18-26 Opening Date:   July 8, 2026 Closing Date :   July 24, 2026 ( by 12:00 pm) Who We Are: The   Corporation of the County of Essex is an upper-tier municipal government, providing programs and services to a population of approximately 193,000 within the County and some shared services to approximately 422,000 within the Windsor- Essex region. The County of Essex is Canada’s warmest and southernmost County, surrounded on three sides by water and blessed with unrivaled opportunities for boating, fishing, cycling, golfing, and other recreational pursuits. One of Ontario’s best-kept secrets, the County offers an affordable mix of urban and rural living with easy access to world-class amenities and schools. We are located next to the urban center of Windsor and just minutes from downtown Detroit. The County offers a competitive total rewards package including generous benefits and participation in the OMERS pension plan. In a Nutshell: Reporting to an EMS District Chief, you will perform primary emergency medical care and controlled acts under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Director; ensure the safe and timely land transportation of ill or injured persons, including cross-border transfers; operate emergency vehicles safely in all weather conditions; maintain contact with and comply with direction from the Central Ambulance Communications Centre; liaise with other agencies to collect and provide relevant information; maintain ambulances, equipment, supplies, controlled drugs and stations in a state of readiness; complete required documentation; participate in mandatory training; function in a First Response capacity when and if required. Day in the Life: The County of Essex, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services is committed to providing the highest quality emergency medical pre-hospital care to the citizens of the County of Essex, the City of Windsor, and the Township of Pelee. Our purpose is to foster fiscally responsible quality care through: Maintaining mutually supportive relationships with other emergency services and health care agencies in our community. Participating in public education for prevention and awareness. Providing continuous quality improvement to ensure the highest standards are achieved. Supporting our employees and providing them with the tools and methods to accomplish the highest quality of care. Essex-Windsor EMS is proud to employ highly skilled, college-trained paramedics who care deeply about this community and provide its residents with high-quality pre-hospital emergency care. Our paramedics go above and beyond 365 days per year. They strive to keep our citizens safe through community education programs and visits to special events and schools. Conditions of Employment: Successful completion of the paramedic physical fitness assessment Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract Compliance with current communicable disease standards, as outlined by MOHLTC Successful completion of Base Hospital Symptom Relief and Defibrillation certification Valid documentation and suitability for allowable entry into the US for cross-border transfers What We Are Looking For: Meets all qualifications to work as a Primary Care Paramedic in Ontario, as set out in the Ontario Ambulance Act and its Regulations, and as established by the County from time to time, including: Graduate of an approved College Paramedic Program OR Paramedic Students expected to graduate in 2026. Valid CPR certification - certified within the last 12 months. A-EMCA certificate or pending (successful pending applicants are permitted to work for an ambulance service for up to 210 days without the AEMCA.