Licenses and Certificates
Emergency Medical Call Takers (EMCTs) and Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs) must have the following licenses and certificates on their first day of work with the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS):
- A valid Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-certificate (CPR-C)
- A valid Occupational First Aid-3 (OFA-3) certificate
- Please note that preference will be given to applicants who have formal training in emergency communications.
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
Desired Skills and Abilities
EMCTs and EMDs working with the BCAS enjoy responsibility and have the skill and ability to:
- Approach problems and decisions methodically
- Demonstrate the use of sound judgement when making decisions
- Adapt quickly in a dynamic environment
- Prioritize multiple competing tasks
- Readily assume a leadership role
- Help foster a team atmosphere in the workplace
- Communicate and actively build relationships with other team members
- Actively seek win-win solutions
- Be comfortable with healthy conflict, and support/manage differences of opinions
- Keep emotions in perspective with the workplace
