INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PACKAGE

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1 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMBULANCE SERVICE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PACKAGE EMH005A February 2004 Ministry of Health Services

2 British Columbia Ambulance Service Assessing Your Qualifications To Become A Paramedic Before you complete the application form, take a moment to see if you meet the qualifications for a paramedic, by answering each of the questions below. This questionnaire is for your information only and should not be forwarded with your application. 1. Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? 2. Do you possess a valid Class 1, 2, or 4 BC Driver s License? 3. Do you have a safe and competent driving record? 4. Are you between 19 and 65 years of age? 5. Are you prepared to take physical abilities testing in the areas of endurance, strength and flexibility? 6. Do you have a current OFA Level III Certificate? 7. Do you have a current Infant CPR ticket or CPR Level C certificate? 8. Do you have a grade 12 education or equivalent? 9. Do you have a clean record with no criminal convictions? 10. Do you have good listening skills, able to extract and understand information in oral communication? 11. Can you communicate effectively, both orally and in writing? 12. Will you be available on-call, by pager? 13. Are you willing to work extended hours with shift work and/or overtime? 14. Are you willing to work in outdoor conditions in all kinds of weather? 15. Are you willing to comply with instructions, directions and orders given by supervisors? 16. Are you willing to work co-operatively with others as part of a team effort and in a partnership environment; supporting, encouraging and helping co-workers to work competently and safely? Yes No

3 17. In the face of uncertainty, can you make necessary decisions? Yes 18. Do you have the self-confidence to be assertive when the situation demands it? 19. Are you able to deal with stressful situations in a calm and constructive way? 20. Do you consider yourself tolerant towards others? 21. Are you comfortable with people from different cultures and backgrounds? 22. Do you make an effort to learn about cultures, which are different from your own? 23. Are you comfortable with interpersonal situations and establishing rapport with others? 24. Do you try your personal best in carrying out a task? 25. Do you try to assess your strengths and weakness objectively and then attempt to educate or improve yourself? 26. Do you behave in an ethical manner being straightforward and honest with others, not lying or exaggerating to others? 27. Are you currently active in contributing in some way to your community? No 28. Are you willing to adapt to change? 29. Are you willing to attend courses and learn continually? 30. Can you drive in traffic or on long trips without motion sickness? If you have answered no to any of the above, please contact a BCAS Human Resources Office (see list included in this package). Do not return this form with your application.

4 BRITISH COLUMBIA AMBULANCE SERVICE APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND SCREENING PROCESS Application Pre-requisites: Legal entitlement to work in Canada Grade 12 Graduation Diploma or equivalent Valid Class 1, 2 or 4 BC Driver s License (Class 4 unrestricted preferred) An applicant may hold a class of license that the BC Motor Vehicle Act Regulations recognizes as equivalent to the appropriate C class of license for the operation of an ambulance Valid OFA Level III Certificate Valid Infant CPR Ticket or CPR Level C Certificate Between 19 and 65 years of age Preference given to applicants who hold a minimum Paramedic 1 certificate or equivalent. The Paramedic 1 is equivalent to the Primary Care Paramedic as designated by the Paramedic Association of Canada. Note: Persons not meeting all the pre-requisites and wishing to apply should contact a Human Resources office (see list included in this package). The applicant s circumstances and a station s operational needs may permit an exception hire. Please complete the application form in full and include photocopies of the above-noted pre-requisites. Incomplete packages will not be accepted. Any individual, who has trained, works and/or is registered as a paramedic in a Canadian province outside of British Columbia can apply for equivalency recognition. Details of who will be considered as well as the requirements and forms that must be completed can be found at the Emergency Medical Assistant Licensing Board web-site: Alternatively, the office can be contacted by phoning (250) Steps to complete the screening process: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Application Package: Information/application packages are available at any one of the four British Columbia Ambulance Service Human Resources offices (see list included in this package). A completed application form along with copies of prerequisite qualifications should be sent to the Human Resources office responsible for the primary ambulance station for which the applicant is applying. Medical: All applicants must submit a pre-hire functional assessment from their personal physician. Driver s License Abstract: Upon request from the Human Resources office, the applicant is required to provide his/her Driver s License Abstract. This is obtained by contacting the Motor Vehicle Branch. Your Driver s License Abstract is reviewed for a safe and competent driving history. Assessment Centre: The British Columbia Ambulance Service has an obligation to ensure the fitness of employees for work and takes an active interest in the safety, health and well being of all its employees. The Human Resources office will send a letter to you requesting your attendance at an Assessment Centre.

5 Assessments to be completed at this session are: Written Exam Oral Interview Reference checks OFA, CPR, spelling 1 hour duration Behavioural based 1 hour duration Note: Human Resources will send you a letter informing you of your assessment results. Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Hiring Pool: After successful completion of the process at the Assessment Centre, the applicants are placed on an eligibility list for the respective stations for which the applicant is applying. Applicant placement on these lists is based on his/her total score achieved at the Assessment Centre. Applications remain active for one year. Re-submission of new Driver s Abstract will keep application current following that year. The applicant must notify the Human Resources office of any changes to their status that may affect employment. Criminal Record Search and Criminal Record Review Act: These two documents are required by the British Columbia Ambulance Service in the screening process of its applicants. It is required for the British Columbia Ambulance Service to use these two documents in the screening process of its applicants. The RCMP conducts the Criminal Record Search. The Criminal Record Review Act authorization form is submitted to the Ministry of the Attorney General, who conducts this search. Satisfactory results from these two searches will then allow further consideration for hire. Conditional Job Offer: If a position becomes available, the Unit Chief will contact the most eligible applicant from that station s hiring pool. The applicant must be able to meet the station s staffing needs at the time of the job offer, or the next most eligible applicant will be considered. Note: It is preferred that prospective applicants complete the Fundamentals component of the Paramedic I training program, if available, prior to hire. The opportunity for work/ income potential can vary greatly. For more information in this area, please contact the Unit Chief(s) in the area(s) in which you are interested in working. Step 8: Paramedic I Training: The Paramedic I training program is comprised of three components: Fundamentals Core Skills Trauma and Medical The program involves self-study, classroom, on-car practicum, and clinical (hospital) time. There are EXIT points at the end of each component. This allows a student to

6 EXIT the training program and function as an on-car employee. The student may reenter the program at a later date. The student may not transfer to another operator (station) until successful completion of the Paramedic I program. NOTE: Costs involving form completion, searches, and travel are the responsibility of the applicant. Further information may be found at these websites: BCAS: CUPE Local 873: JIBC Paramedic Academy: EMA Licensing:

7 Ministry of Health Services BRITISH COLUMBIA AMBULANCE SERVICE APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT The British Columbia Ambulance Service is committed to employment equality and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Name Personal Information Position applied for Full mailing address Competition # (if applicable) City Postal code For office use only Date received Residence telephone No. Business or message telephone No. Preferred method of correspondence: Residential mailing address Business mailing address address. If so please provide: Are you a Canadian Citizen? Is your age between 19 and 65 Social Insurance Number Yes years? No Yes Other, please Specify No Is your ability to perform the duties of the position you are applying for likely to be affected by a current or previous illness or disability? Yes, please specify limitation or accommodation needed: No Do you have a valid BC Driver s License or Driver s Driver s License No. Expiry Date Class of License Certificate? (dd/mm/yyyy) 1 4 Yes 2 5 No 3 Do you have an unrestricted class 4 Driver s License? Yes No Have you taken a Defensive Driving Course? Yes Date: / / No dd mm yyyy Do you have a current Infant CPR Ticket? Date course taken (dd/mm/yyyy) Yes No Do you have a current OFA Level III Ticket? Expiry Date of Certificate (dd/mm/yyyy) How long have you held an OFA Ticket? Yes No Please list the BC Ambulance station(s) to which you are applying: Available for on-call work Weekdays Weekend Days Weeknights Weekend Nights Are you currently working part-time in BCAS? Start date (dd/mm/yyyy) Operator No. Approximate No. of calls: Yes No Have you previously worked in an Ambulance Service? Yes, please list details No Have you taken EMA Training? License No. Expiry date (dd/mm/yyyy) No EMA II EMA I EMA III Paramedic I Course date: (dd/mm/yyyy) of course: HLTH-EHSC-2443A-02/11

8 Education and Training Describe secondary, post secondary, courses and training which have given you work-related knowledge and skills. Start with the highest level achieved and specify the degrees, certificates or diploma completed. Name of institution or organization Dates of attendance Area of study/course Grade/Certification/ Diploma/Degree Completed Yes/No Associations/Professional Affiliations List any memberships or registrations in a professional or career related organization or society. Work History Beginning with your most RECENT experience, describe your work history. You may wish to include relevant volunteer positions. In the area for, describe the major duties and skills acquired/used as they relate to the position you are applying for. If any references have known you by a previous name, please specify. Attach additional pages if required.

9 Work History Do you wish to be consulted prior to our conduction of reference checks with your present employer or past employers or other references listed on the next page? Present Employers: Yes No Past Employers: Yes No

10 References Reference checks will be conducted to assess your past work performance. In addition to the supervisory references identified in the WORK HISTORY section, you may wish to provide further references of individuals who have supervised you in other capacities, e.g. volunteer work. If any references have known you by a previous name, please specify. Name Telephone Relationship No. of years known Skills/Achievements Briefly summarize your knowledge and major skills/ achievements, which relate to the position applied for. You may use this space to enter other information you would like us to consider when reviewing in your application. Attach additional pages if required. Additional information Please provide the following information if you have a direct relative (i.e. parent, spouse, common law relation, brother, sister, grandparent, son or daughter) or share the same household with an individual employed by the BCAS, who may be in a supervisory/subordinate role to the position applied for. Name Position Please attach copies of your qualifications to this application. Certification Note: Please read carefully before signing. This application is not valid unless signed by the applicant. I certify that the information provided in this application or attachments/resume is true and complete. I understand that if any information in this application or attachments/resume is found to be untrue or incomplete, my application may be rejected or I may be dismissed in the event that I am the successful applicant. Signature Date signed (dd/mm/yyyy) Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the British Columbia Ambulance Service

11 BCAS Human Resources Offices Vancouver Island (Region 1) PO Box 9601 Stn Prov Govt 3300 Douglas Street Victoria BC V8W 9P1 Phone: (250) Fax: (250) Vancouver (Region 2) West Broadway Vancouver BC V5Z 4C2 Phone: (604) Fax: (604) Kamloops (Regions 3/4) 1257 Dalhousie Drive Kamloops BC V2C 5Z5 Phone: (250) Fax: (250) Prince George (Regions 5 8) , 4 th Avenue Prince George BC V2L 3H9 Phone: (250) Fax: (250)