Qualifications

Licenses and Certificates

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

  • A valid Advanced 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, ACPs 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 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
  • You have previous work experience with high acuity calls in a high call volume area
  • You have the proven ability to lead others
  • You are considered a team player by other health care professionals