Job requirements First Responder in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a first responder in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Paramedical occupations (NOC 32102).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Completion of a one- to three-year college, hospital-based or other recognized paramedical or emergency medical technology program is required.
- Licensing by a regulatory body is required in all provinces.
- Those operating emergency vehicles require an appropriate class of licence.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
Job title
Workplace First Aiders
Regulated
Job title
Emergency Medical Responders (EMA), Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP), Primary Care Paramedics (PCP)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP)
British Columbia
Job title
Emergency Medical Assistant (paramedic)
Regulated
Manitoba
Job title
Stretcher Attendant
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Paramedics of Manitoba
Job title
Air Ambulance Pilot
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Paramedics of Manitoba
Job title
Aeromedical Attendent & Pilot
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Paramedics of Manitoba
Job title
Paramedic (Technician, Primary Care, Advanced Care)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Paramedics of Manitoba
New Brunswick
Job title
Paramedics
Regulated
Regulatory body:
The Paramedic Association of New Brunswick (PANB)
Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Paramedic
Regulated
Nova Scotia
Job title
Paramedic
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia
Ontario
Job title
Paramedic/ambulance Attendant/emergency Medical Attendant
Regulated
Prince Edward Island
Job title
Paramedic/ambulance Attendant/emergency Medical Attendant
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Department of Health and Wellness
Québec
Job title
Paramedic
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS)
Saskatchewan
Job title
Paramedic (primary Care Paramedic)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan College of Paramedics
Job title
Paramedic
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan College of Paramedics
Job title
Paramedic (emergency Medical Responder)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan College of Paramedics
Job title
Paramedic (emergency Medical Technician)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan College of Paramedics
Job title
Paramedic (advanced Care Paramedic)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan College of Paramedics
Job title
Paramedic (critical Care Paramedic)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan College of Paramedics
Job title
Paramedic (intermediate Care Paramedic)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Saskatchewan College of Paramedics
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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