Community Paramedics

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately
• OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
• Internal specialty teams opportunities. 
• Flexible schedule. 
• Uniform and boots provided. 
• Shift premiums and meal allowance.

Oxford County Paramedic Services is a progressive service with a supportive management team committed to the health, safety, and well-being of both the community and the paramedics who serve it. Our Primary Care Paramedics provide care across diverse urban and rural settings throughout Oxford County.

POSITION SUMMARY

Paramedics are an innovative and dynamic team who focus on patient care and the well-being of each other. Responsible for responding effectively under pressure while adapting to diverse environments to deliver patient care to Oxford County residents.

Community Paramedics support scheduled community-based care initiatives while also supporting 911 operations through alternative models of care, tailored emergency response, and other operational activities consistent with Community Paramedicine (CP) directives and scope.

If required, Oxford County will fund the required education and training of successful applicant(s) for the Community Paramedicine program. This funding results in a commitment to two (2) years return-of-service period in CP following the completion of training. 

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Primary Care Paramedics must meet the requirements listed in Part 3: Qualifications of Emergency Medical Attendants and Paramedics – Land Ambulance Services, Section 5 – 8 of the Ambulance Act (Regulation 257/00).
• In summary, this includes:
  • Education Requirements.
  • Valid Ontario ‘F’ level drivers’ license.
  • Vaccination requirements. 
  • CPR Certified. 
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain professionalism while under pressure. 
• Completion of the Physical Abilities Test (OPPAT) is required
• An acceptable Vulnerable Sector Record Check will be required.
• For Community Paramedics, the additional qualifications are:
  
  • Education and training specific for the CP role.
  • Defined clinical competencies.
  • Professional development requirements.

MORE INFORMATION:

• For detailed information regarding this position download the Job Profile.

POSTING DATE: Monday, August 10, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Friday, August 21, 2026, by 4pm

TO APPLY:

Interested persons may submit their resume in a Word or PDF format, and proof of *OPPAT completion, by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca for consideration. Please include position title & competition # in the subject line of your email. Selected candidates will be asked to move forwards and participate in a panel interview and scenarios.

*Applicants who do not have their OPPAT completed at the time of their application will be required to provide proof of their successful completion as a condition of employment. 

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.