Ornge - Recruitment

Ornge Overview

Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We’re excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.

Discover Ontario, and an exciting career with Ornge.

Qualifcations

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ active field practice as a paramedic; 5 years’ active practice preferred;

Possesses all qualifications and conditions as outlined in the Ambulance Act/Ontario Reg 257/00 including, at the time of application:

+ MOH Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA) certificate; or eligibility for Ontario equivalency;

+ MOH Advanced Care Paramedic certificate; or eligibility for Ontario equivalency; Note: Ontario MOH Paramedic Equivalency Process can be found here;

+ Current valid F Class (or higher) Drivers License or provincial equivalent with satisfactory Driver Abstract;

+ Current valid CPR for Healthcare Professionals and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS);

+ Current, valid immunizations and confirmation of freedom from communicable disease as outlined in MOH Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards;

+ Satisfactory Criminal Record Search current within 90 days;

+ Advanced Care Paramedic Program graduation certificate from a recognized institution;

+ Current Advanced Care Paramedic certification in good standing with a provincial Base Hospital or applicable regulatory body;

+ Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening process with a satisfactory result prior to or within 90 days of commencement of employment;

Ability to successfully:

+ Certify at the ACP level with Ornge Base Hospital;

+ Complete pre-qualification requirements for CCP course admission;

+ Provide proof of completion of Ornge Aeromedical Theory Program;

+ MOH Aeromedical Theory Certificate; and

+ Satisfactory proof of completion, current within 6 months, of OPPAT physical fitness assessment program.

Training

Advanced Training at the Critical Care Level

Ornge's Critical Care Paramedics receive among the highest level of training in the industry. Ornge provides its paramedics with Critical Care Training — with medical simulation driven, evidence-based programs that use the latest in medical equipment, procedures and pharmacology.

With the support and guidance of the Ornge Medical Advisory Committee, our flight paramedics have immediate access to physicians with specialties ranging from anesthesia to neonatology. Ornge paramedics receive national leading continuing professional development that includes physician and paramedic led training, including just-in-time training at base, as well as regular in-hospital clinical rotations.

The Critical Care Paramedic level of care is the highest level of care in paramedicine. Ornge is the only Base Hospital in Ontario that certifies to this level of care. Additionally, Ornge is one of a handful of employers in Canada that offer training and service at the critical care level. This means we invest in you by continuing your salary while providing you your critical care training. Ornge believes in going above and beyond Transport Canada requirements in our flight training because our number one priority is the safety of our crews and the patients of Ontario.

Living and Working in Ontario

Ornge serves more than 13 million people over one million square kilometers of land— the size of France, Spain and the Netherlands combined. The varied Ontario landscape means our paramedics have the ability to adapt quickly to changing environments. This ultimately plays a major role in helping ensure access to medical care for thousands of patients every year.

Ornge operates out of 13 front-line bases, one head office, and one warehouse (15 locations) located in 12 communities across the province. We regularly compete on the international stage in critical care simulation competitions, allowing paramedics the opportunity to represent Ornge and demonstrate our commitment to patient care.

When paramedics join our team, they are able to live in beautiful northern communities while aiding in our mission of providing the best care to our patients, whereever they may be. Our northern bases include: Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Moosonee, Kenora, and Sudbury.

The paramedics of Ornge are proud to be a part of a long tradition of patient care in this province. In addition to being able to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyles by participating in activitiessuch as fishing, hiking, hunting, taking on a new adventures using All Terain Vehicles, our northern base locations tend to have ample affordable housing.

Out of Province

Out of Province Applicants

Are you interested in working for Ornge but do not live or did not train in Ontario? Are you a currently certified or active as either an Advanced Care or Critical Care Paramedic and a member in good standing with your college in another Canadian province or country? We are interested in your application!

The Ontario Ministry of Health has established a process for employability in Ontario. Ornge is committed to working with these applicants to ensure a smooth transition.

To learn more about the Paramedic Labour Mobility Equivalency Process, please contact us at CCPRecruit@ornge.ca

Balancing You!

Balancing You

Ornge is proud to be named as one of Greater Toronto’s Top 100 Employers for 2023!

Ornge offers numerous health and wellness programs, and provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package to fulltime employees. This includes dental and group life insurance benefits, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), Employee Family Assistance Program, vacation entitlement, tuition assistance, and an employee discount program. Take a look at our Paramedics Pay and Benefits Fact Sheet.

Ornge is committed to the health and well-being of our staff. We employ an on-site, full-time social worker available to our workforce 24/7. He oversees our peer-to-peer mental health programing and other aspects of health and well-being across the organization.

Health Equity

Ornge Paramedics are integral in improving access to care for patients in the North. We believe in the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion while providing culturally sensitive and appropriate care to all Ontarians. We strive to be an employer of choice for visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and LGBTQ2S+ members.

Ornge offers a variety of lunch-and-learns sessions, hosted by our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee as well as a variety and self-directed learning opportunities including a learning program on Indigenous Peoples.

In 2021, Ornge staff proudly led 'Operation Remote Immunity' a program which enabled members of 31 remote and fly-in Northern Communities to access the COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine.

Equipment

Ornge maintains industry leading medical equipment including cardiac monitors, transport mechanical ventilators and infusion pumps, intra-aortic balloon pump, and video assisted laryngyscope devices.

Ornge recently underwent a standardized medical equipment bag implementation organization-wide. This process included medication and patient-safety theories, optimizing paramedic workflow and improving our commitment to system-wide error reduction. Include photo of full stocked plane or helicopter.

Fleet

Ornge owns a fleet of aircraft across the province of Ontario. Vehicles in our fleet include: Pilatus Next Generation PzC-12 airplanes, Leonardo AW-139 helicopters, Crestline Commander land ambulances.

Ornge has a full time crew of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers who work daily and are available around the clock.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We recognize that joining Ornge as a Critical Care Paramedic Recruit may come with a number of questions relating to the hiring process, training program, relocation and base positioning. A comprehensive document with frequently asked questions is available to view.

Should you have additional questions, please feel free to e-mail us at CCPRecruit@ornge.ca

Apply-Now

If you’re ready to uplift lives, we invite you to apply online no later than October 13, 2024.

Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at talentacquisition@ornge.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada?

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Virtual Information and Q&A Session

Advanced Care Paramedics who are interested in joining Ornge as a Critical Care Paramedic Recruit are invited to attend a virtual Information and Q&A session on Oct 8 at 3pm or Oct 11 at 2pm to learn more about the role and working at Ornge.