Qualifications

Licenses and Certificates

Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) must have the following licenses and certificates on their first day of work with the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS):

  • A valid Primary Care Paramedic License issued by the Emergency Medical Licensing Board.
  • A Class 4 Unrestricted License. While a lesser license may be accepted, in order to drive a BCAS ambulance, PCPs will be required to hold a license that the BC Motor Vehicle Act Regulations recognizes for the operation of an ambulance.

Other Pre-requisites you have and will bring to this role:

  • You are of good character
  • You are at least 19 years of age
  • You have a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
  • You are legally entitled to work in Canada
  • You are available to work a variety of shifts as required
  • You are medically fit and have successfully completed a Criminal Record Search