SkyCare Air Ambulance & Charters Job Board
Primary Care Flight Paramedic (Rotational)
Rotational, Ontario, Canada .
full-time . September 12, 2025
Description
Primary Care Flight Paramedic (Rotational)
About SkyCare
SkyCare provides Air Ambulance services to the Province of Ontario through a Standing Offer Agreement managed by ORNGE. Our medical staff are certified and work under ORNGE’s Base Hospital, which is considered an industry leader in Transport Medicine. You will gain vital BLS and ALS experience and skills, in addition to occasionally having the opportunity to work alongside our Advanced Care Flight Paramedics (ACP(f)). Apart from ORNGE, SkyCare is the only Ontario-based Air Ambulance service currently providing ACP(f) level of care from our Thunder Bay and Kitchener bases.
Along with provincial flights, SkyCare has a private repatriation stretcher service that can move patients internationally from destinations in North America, and the Caribbean. SkyCare currently operates 7 medevac aircraft from 3 bases in Ontario: Kitchener, Thunder Bay, and Sioux Lookout. Our aircraft are used for Primary Care, Advanced Care, and Specialty Team transports (CHEO, NICU, ECMO, etc.). Our Metro aircraft are among the largest and most capable Air Ambulance platforms in the provincial system and can provide bariatric and true team transport capabilities. SkyCare also utilizes a Westwind Jet medevac platform that has best-in-class range, allowing for non-stop transcontinental flights, which makes it a great tool for long-haul transfers.
Why Join SkyCare?
- Competitive pay: $41.50/hour + flight time bonus
- Structured 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotational schedule
- All travel and accommodations covered during rotations
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, RRSP match, vacation pay)
- Exposure to BLS, ALS, and specialty team transports (CHEO, NICU, ECMO)
- Professional development through ORNGE Base Hospital certification and opportunities to work alongside ACP(f) paramedics & flight nurses.
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Kitchener, Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay, Ontario (Rotational)
If you’re motivated, career-driven, and excited to take your paramedic skills to new heights—SkyCare is the place for you.
The Role:
As a Primary Care Flight Paramedic, you will provide emergency medical care during air transport in accordance with ORNGE medical directives, BLS standards, and MOHLTC requirements. You will collaborate with pilots, medical teams, and dispatchers to ensure safe and compassionate care for every patient.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform pre-flight equipment and safety checks
- Provide patient care during air transport under Base Hospital directives.
- Communicate with ORNGE dispatch and transport physicians as needed
- Complete all documentation and post-flight reporting accurately and on time
- Restock, deep clean, and maintain the aircraft’s patient care area and equipment
- Participate in training, simulations, and ongoing professional development
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Primary Care Paramedic Diploma
- Advanced Emergency Care Assistant (A-EMCA) certification
- Completion of ORNGE Aeromedical Theory Course and ability to pass MOHLTC Aeromedical Exam (within 210 days)
- Valid CPR – BLS (HCP) & First Aid certifications
- Valid F-Class Driver’s License and recent Driver’s Abstract (<30 days, max 6 demerit points)
- Valid Canadian Passport & Birth Certificate
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (within last 30 days)
- Up-to-date immunizations as per MOHLTC requirements
- N95 Mask Fit Testing (can be completed during orientation)
- Ability to obtain a MOHLTC OASIS Card
- Ability to obtain PCP(f) certification through ORNGE Base Hospital
- 2 recent passport photos (for OASIS card submission)
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to apply with the following:
- Resume & Cover Letter
- Copies of certifications/diplomas
- Three workplace references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Application question(s):
- Do you have an AEMCA certification?
- Do you have an Ornge Aeromedical certification?
- Are you certified with any Ontario Base Hospital?
SkyCare is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Those selected will be contacted for the next stage of training and orientation.
Compensation
$90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year