Medical First Responders jobs

Mountainview has ongoing operations projects with the potential for long-term work for AFAs (Advanced First Aid, formerly OFA3) and EMRs (Emergency Medical Responder) looking to work in northeastern BC and/or northwestern Alberta.

Schedule: 12-hour shifts that may include days and nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays on camp, shack, or truck-based locations.

Overview

Mountainview Safety Services Ltd. is committed to building and facilitating an environment of respect and personal growth for all our staff. We support this commitment with competitive compensation, comprehensive training, reliable equipment, and supportive supervision.

Job Skills/Requirements

Mountainview Safety’s professional field medics are responsible for providing clients with the required level of emergency medical care and medical coverage on remote and/or industrial locations. This includes provision of emergency care for sick and injured personnel on site in addition to the routine care of non-emergency patients. Medics will also be committed to actively participating in and promoting the Occupational Health and Safety programs established by our clients.

Other tasks may include but are not limited to:

• being the sole point of contact for emergency and non-emergency medical situations as they arise and consulting with medical control as required;
• maintaining relevant medical protocols on site, providing first aid response to minor injuries, providing stabilization and pre-hospital care for medevac cases, interacting with medical facility as required;
• maintaining the first aid station/shack/unit, safely storing and replenishing medical supplies as required, setting an example and fostering enthusiasm for Health, Safety, and Environment issues in accordance with the Client’s Safety Management System, helping to establish a proactive approach of enhanced HSE practices;
• professionally representing themselves in a positive and courteous manner while employed by Mountainview;
• medical standby in the field on industrial sites including but not limited to drilling rigs, service rigs, construction, facility, and pipeline jobs;
• daily cleaning, decontaminating, and checks of vehicles completed and documented at the end of each shift;
• site-specific paperwork updated and completed as needed;
• sign all personnel in and out of site and keep accurate records;
• maintain confidential patient medical documentation and reports as per legislation.

Additional Information

Mountainview is an equal opportunity employer; we value the diversity of our staff.

Travel more than one hour may be required.

Competitive all-inclusive hourly rates.

Some assignments include accommodation.

Full-size trucks, newer MTC’s, complete BLS kits, clean and accessible setup in units.

Job Requirements

Successful candidates will be experienced providing leading edge emergency medical coverage in extreme and remote environments, with a proven ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism while demonstrating the flexibility, positive attitude, and professionalism necessary for success in such locations.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience providing remote emergency medical support services in forestry, mining, construction, or oil and gas industry is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of driving experience in Canada (required by insurance provider). Driving experience obtained outside of Canada is evaluated on a case-by-case basis by our insurance provider.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team in fast-paced and stressful environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong ability to follow procedures and documentation precisely.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safe work practices and promotes a safe work environment.
• Proven ability to remain open-minded and objective while successfully managing multiple projects or tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Enthusiasm for enhancing your skill set by undertaking ongoing field level medical training while on rotation.
• Experience in SiteDocs and/or WorkHub considered to be an asset.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Certification Requirements

Certification Requirements

• AFA (formerly OFA3)
• EMR Certification (ACoP and/or EMALB)
• OOJ (Out of Jurisdiction) certification, if necessary
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification
• CSO (Common Safety Orientation)
• Class 5 driver’s licence including current driver's abstract (abstract issued within the last 30 days), minimum 3 years driving experience in Canada (required by insurance provider)
• H2S Alive
• TDG and WHIMIS (provided in-house during onboarding)
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen (please note that some clients have zero-tolerance policy)
• Further site specific orientations may be required such as PCST (Pipeline Construction Safety Training)

Please include copies of all certifications including current validity and dates of expiration.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $21.43-$26.79 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you hold all qualifications and licences listed in the job description?

Work Location: In person