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Picture of York Region EMS paramedic employees.
 
York Region EMS is now recruiting for Casual Paramedics


How to Apply

  1. Click on Current Opportunities.
  2. Select Job Posting #14540.
  3. Complete the questions located below the posting information, then click "Apply for this job".
  4. After you create a profile, your profile information will be emailed to you.
  5. Upload your cover letter and resume. Instructions about how to save and upload your documents is there for your reference.
  6. Click on "My Documents" on the right-hand side to confirm the upload was successful.
  7. Click on "My Jobs" to see your application.


What is involved in the paramedic recruitment process?

The paramedic recruitment process includes the following steps:

  1. Application - Apply online to Current Opportunities.
  2. Practical and Written Testing - Practical testing will consist of a patient care scenario. The written testing will follow the practical testing and will be completed on a computer-based platform. Please advise us if you have any special requirements.
  3. Physical Component - The physical component will be conducted by Ability Works and must be completed prior to your first stage interview.
  4. Documentation - All documentation must be submitted at the first stage interview.
  5. Interview - Consists of a two stage interview process.
To be eligible to move on in the recruitment process, you must attend and meet all requirements for each and every stage.

Detailed printable summary of the Summer 2013 Recruitment Process  


What do I need to know if I am offered a position?

  • Candidates will be booked for a Post Offer Employment Test (medical assessment)
  • You will be required to attend a mandatory orientation session (three weeks) before you can start your position
If you do not attend the entire mandatory orientation session you will forfeit your employment opportunity.

Detailed printable summary of the Summer 2013 Job Offer Process   


Recruitment Summer 2013 - Important Dates
*Note: Dates are subject to change*

Application Phase

Thursday, May 2 to Thursday, May 23, 2013
Practical Testing Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 7, 2013
Location: York Region EMS Headquarters
80 Bales Drive East, R.R. #1, Sharon, Ontario
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Physical Component Due at time of first interview (June 17, 2013)
Interviews (1st and 2nd Stage) Monday, June 17 to Thursday, June 27, 2013
Location: York Region EMS Headquarters
80 Bales Drive East, R.R. #1, Sharon, Ontario
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Conditional Offer Dates Wednesday, July 3 to Friday, July 5, 2013
Post Offer Employment Test Monday, July 8 to Monday, July 15, 2013
Orientation Monday, July 22 to Friday, August 9, 2013
Mentorship Monday, August 12 to Friday, September 13, 2013
 

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