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Posting: EB 25:382
Position: FT Reg Advanced Care Flight Paramedic (ACFP) MNP Training
Location: Vancouver Clinical Air Operations Station 280
Positions Posted: 1 (one)
Post Shuffle Preference Form: https://liquidoffice.bcehs.ca:4433/lfserver/EHS_0176
Posted: November 19, 2025
Closing Date: December 02, 2025
Start Date: ASAP: Training starts January 05, 2026
Training:
Flight training for successful applicants will be scheduled for January 05, 2026. Training will be based in Kelowna and/or PG with occasional weeks in Vancouver. TMA provided to the successful applicants.
New candidates are expected to attend one of the cohorts for basic flight training.
Exam: Qualified applicants will be sent the exam link via their BCEHS email address with 7 days' notice.
Interviews: Qualified applicants will be sent the interview dates via their BCEHS email address with 7 days' notice.
BCEHS intends to fill 1 (one) vacancy for a Full-Time Regular Advanced Care Flight Paramedic (ACFP) - MNP at station 280 - Vancouver Clinical Air Operations. The successful candidates will be selected via the 13.03 process as outlined in the CA
Pattern / Shift times
A Platoon 1000-2200 - straight days
C Platoon 1000-2200 - straight days
As outlined in Appendix 23, to support the recruitment and retention of Indigenous workers, and to improve the care of Indigenous patients/residents/clients/service users across the health care system, the Employer may select an Indigenous candidate, even where they are not the most senior qualified candidate.
Indigenous employees are encouraged to contact Internal Recruitment
at internalrecruitment@bcehs.ca to self-identify as an Indigenous applicant to the posting in question. Please include the posting number in your email.
Please ensure the other application steps are completed as well (online application, shuffle form if applicable) by the posting closing date of December 02, 2025.
Employees must apply to the posting and submit a completed Post Shuffle Preference Form if they want to be considered for any of the available positions by the posting closing date December 02, 2025**
- If an Employee applies to the posting but does not submit a completed Post Shuffle Preference Form, the applicant will not be considered and will be bypassed.
- If an Employee submits a completed Post Shuffle Preference Form, but does not apply to the posting, the employee will not be considered as an applicant for the posting and will be bypassed
The Post Shuffle Preference Form can be found at https://liquidoffice.bcehs.ca:4433/lfserver/EHS_0176
** This form must only be completed and submitted in the CHROME or EDGE browser. You will receive confirmation if your form has been submitted successfully. **
Job Summary
In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA and BCEHS, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA and BCEHS. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Advanced Care Flight Paramedic (ACFP) reports to the Unit Chief/or designate, and is responsible for the assessment, treatment, transportation, and continuous clinical monitoring of injured or ill patients. The role collaborates with Critical Care Paramedic Advisor (CCPA), Emergency Physician Online Support (EPOS) and Paramedic Specialist (PS) group as consulting parties and performs duties in a variety of emergency responses vehicles including helicopters, small jets/planes, and/or ground ambulances.
The ACPF works in accordance with BCEHS ACPF Treatment Guidelines and legislation administered by BC Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board (BC EMALB) Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Schedule 1 and 2 and within the ACFP defined operational scope, in compliance with established standard operating policies, guidelines and procedures.
The role advocates on behalf of patients and communicates and interacts effectively with co-workers, other allied health care professionals and public safety partners to ensure safe, proficient, and efficient patient care and transportation.
Additional details regarding the ACFP positions can be found on the FAQ.
Duties
Provides quality patient care in pre-hospital emergency situations in a variety of emergency responses land, air, and sea vehicles.
Completes a comprehensive assessment of the patient, establishes a physiological based problem list and subsequent treatment plan, to meet the physiological needs of the patient, within ACFP scope of practice and established policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Communicates treatment plans to EPOS, PS and/or CCPAs, the sending physician, nursing, and allied health care staff, attending paramedics, family members and bystanders, for safe implementation of the patient’s treatment plan.
Implements patient treatment plans and continuously monitors the patient for physiological changes with limited communication during air transport.
Ensures safe, proficient, and efficient patient care and transportation.
Maintains current knowledge and skill required for the position. Maintains familiarity with all Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) formulary, equipment, and logistics.
Functions as a partner for CCP resources when an ACFP/CCP configuration is required.
Provides directions to paramedics, first responders, patients and others partners and supervises observers on car and/or trainees, as required.
Participates in formal/informal education, program development and mentoring to promote and support staff development.
Identifies issues and strategies for addressing actual/potential complex program or system-wide problems and concerns to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
Valid and current Advanced Care Paramedic License issued by the BC Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board.
Unrestricted/restricted valid Class 1,2 or 4 British Columbia driver’s license
Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of treatment guidelines, policies and procedures, local service standards, and business unit standards.
Working knowledge of flight physiology, gas laws, primary stressors of flight, and the tolerances to the primary stressors on both crews and patients.
Demonstrated ability to perform at a high degree of independence in clinical practice.
Demonstrated ability to manage changing priorities and competing demands to accomplish objectives in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, identify key factors and underlying causes, and generate solutions.
Demonstrated ability to maintain professional, courteous, respectful relationships with all patients, co-workers, other emergencies, and health care providers.
Demonstrated ability to maintain clear and open communications with internal and external clients.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within diverse internal and external partners.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to maintain currency on training requirements identified by the employer.
Demonstrated ability to provide directions to other paramedics, first responders and others including patients.
Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, and calendar applications.
In preparation for the upcoming examination/assessment, please view the required study reference material:
BCEHS Handbook:
https://handbook.bcehs.ca/
Other reference documents:
BCEHS Policy & Procedure Index
https://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCEHS/Resources/C-04-14-85316.pdf
Emergency Medical Assistants Regulation
https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/210_2010#Schedule1
Human Factor Errors
https://umbraco.bcas.ca/media/2010/12-common-causes-of-human-factor-errors-v8- 2.pdf
BCEHS People Plan
https://intranet.bcehs.ca/user/document/60535
Selection Criteria
Selection will be in accordance with Article 13.03 of the Collective Agreement
13.03 (d) or (e) may not be utilized to move into a regular position.
Applications will be assessed against the eligibility criteria in the following order:
- Must be a bargaining unit employee; and
- must have three (3) years plus a day of experience within BCEHS at the relevant Paramedic ACP level as applicable. To clarify, experience is established per Schedule A1.03.
- The Employer will not consider ACP licensed applicants.
Satisfactory work record: must be maintained for the duration of this qualification The above noted qualifiers must be achieved by the closing of the posting per standard selection processes for CUPE 873 employees.
- Knowledge/Skills Assessment (45% of total score)
Applicants will be required to successfully complete a knowledge/skills assessment. This assessment is online through Learning Hub and must be completed from a location with reliable internet access. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exam date via their BCEHS email address at least 7 days in advance.
Online Exam Access:
Please be aware, applicants require access to a reliable internet connection via Google Chrome, and it is recommended to use a laptop or desktop computer. We discourage the use of mobile devices for these activities.
- Interview (45% of total score)
Applicants who successfully achieve a score of 65% or higher on the Knowledge/Skills Assessment will be scheduled to interview. Video interviewing will be used to allow applicants to answer the questions remotely using recorded video. Eligible applicants will be notified of the interview date at least 7 days in advance.
Please be aware, you will require access to a reliable internet connection and a web camera. It is recommended to use a laptop or desktop computer. We discourage the use of mobile devices for these activities.
- Full-Time Seniority (Up to 10%)
Up to 10% will be applied to all candidates who complete the interview to determine their final score.
The successful candidate(s) shall be the employee(s) with the highest total score and a satisfactory disciplinary record.
Training
Successful candidates will be required to attend and successfully complete a variety of training, including but not limited to, courses, orientation, and field training. Successful applicants are required to attend training.
Flight Training for successful applicants will be scheduled starting January 05, 2026. New candidates are expected to attend one of the cohorts for basic flight training.
Additional information for applicants to this Employment Bulletin:
Employees, who are selected as trainees:
- will be moved to ACFP training positions at the commencement of training (under Learning)
- will be assigned to the regular scheduled ACFP vacancy upon successful completion of the training
The salary during ACFP training will be your current ACP rate minus any supervisory or additional adds to pay. Upon successful completion of training, the wage will represent the ACFP rate of pay.
Please note, employees accepting any Regular position under the Collective Agreement will not be entitled to rescind an accepted offer after 61 days of accepting the offer.
Regular and Irregular employees may only rescind within 61 days after acceptance. You will also be required to report to your new position within the 61 days of acceptance.
Employees that rescind an offer at any time arenot guaranteed to be placed back into their current/prior position.
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Phone: 604-675-7470
Toll Free: 1-844-675-7470
Email: internalrecruitment@bcehs.ca
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