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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Below you will find out more information about our Emergency Medical Responder position


Responsibilities
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Provide medical standby coverage for industrial and remote worksites as the primary onsite medical provider.
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Perform patient assessments and deliver care within the approved EMR scope, including airway management, oxygen therapy, splinting, vitals monitoring, and basic life support.
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Stabilize patients and coordinate transport or higher-level care when required.
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Maintain readiness of the medical unit, equipment, and supplies at all times.
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Complete accurate documentation for all patient care, safety observations, and site reporting.
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Identify site hazards and escalate concerns through proper channels.
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Communicate effectively with supervisors, client representatives, and emergency services.
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Work independently as a lone medic while adhering to company procedures and chain of command.
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Participate in safety meetings, site orientations, and drills as needed.
Qualifications
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Current Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) license in good standing.
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Experience working in industrial or remote environments is an asset.
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Able to function independently, confidently, and professionally in isolated settings.
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Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills.
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Self-motivated and willing to learn about the industries we support.
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Able to remain calm, organized, and effective in high-pressure situations.
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Comfortable following structured reporting lines and working within a chain-of-command system.
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Trustworthy, reliable, and forthcoming with relevant information.
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Strong communication and documentation skills.
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Physically capable of performing EMR duties, including equipment handling and working in rugged conditions.
Bonus Qualifications
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Experience driving 4WD vehicles in remote or rugged terrain.
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Previous oil and gas experience or familiarity with industrial safety protocols.
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Additional safety tickets (e.g. Ground Disturbance, Fall Protection, WHMIS).
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Experience working as part of an emergency response or medical standby team.


Requirements Before Hire / Before Being Allowed on Site
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Current Emergency Medical Responder License (With applicable provincial reglulatory body i.e EMLA, College of Paramedics - AB, SK, Etc)
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Current CPR certification.
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Common Safety Orientation (CSO).
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H2S Alive.
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Valid driver’s license.
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All licensing and certifications must remain current; expired credentials may result in removal from the roster or dismissal.
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There may be additional orientations or training required depending on client or site-specific requirements (e.g. site orientations, security clearances, operator-specific modules).
