Hire Process for New Paramedics

How to Apply for PCP/ACP Ground Ambulance Positions in Prince Edward Island through IEMS

PEI Registration Application Information:

Application packages and other information can be obtained from the Emergency Medical Services Coordinator. The Emergency Medical Coordinator requires an appointment for licensing reviews.

Medical Programs Division
16 Garfield St
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 7N8

Phone: (902)368-6237

Fax: (902)368-6136

Online Employment Application Form

1. Go to www.islandems.ca.
2. From the left-hand menu, select Careers -> Job Opportunities.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the General Application link.

Additional Employment Application Requirements

Email to:  darcy.clinton@islandems.ca or Fax to:  (902)892-9995  

• A copy of your current resume and cover letter
• A copy of your Class 4 driver’s license (or equivalent)   Must be full graduated license/unrestricted
• A copy of your recent driver’s abstract
• Current CPR Card
• PEI Paramedic License
• Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Persons Check) 
• Casual employees are expected to work shifts anywhere on Prince Edward Island, therefore travel is required.
• List of three-four professional references (no personal references).
• Required:  Preceptors/mentors from PCP College, current employers (if applicable) and former employers you’ve had a direct reporting relationship with. 
• Confirmation Form of successful completion of the Paramedic Physical Abilities Test (PPAT).  You will be responsible to pay for the cost of the test for each appointment.   The P-PAT is a mandatory hiring requirement, and must be passed successfully prior to being invited to one of our orientations. 
  
  For information on the P-PAT requirements  click here.

Additional Information and Application Deadlines

All potential new hires must attend a corporate pre-screening session, held in Charlottetown, PEI. These sessions will consist of a panel interview, scenarios, skills stations, Written PCR (Patient Care Report) from one of the scenarios, and driving test. Please note that your invite to the orientation sessions will be based on the results from the pre-screening.

All application requirements must be received by the deadline to be considered for hire.

Upcoming New Employee Orientation (NEO)

Important Notes:

·         Space is limited for each New Pre-screening Session. 

·         PCPs normally begin on a casual/relief basis.

·         ACPs may have increased opportunity for full-time employment but typically begin on a casual basis.

·         Applications received past a deadline will be held for consideration for the next NEO (there are no exceptions).