Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services (ROWPS) are currently accepting applications for Part-Time Primary Care Paramedics, both new graduates and experienced paramedics, as well as Full-Time Advanced Care Paramedics.

An experienced paramedic is defined as an individual who is currently employed with a paramedic service and holds certification with a Base Hospital. These candidates will participate in a reduced onboarding program focused on the transition to ROWPS. This condensed onboarding includes six mandatory in-class days followed by five shifts with a Field Training Paramedic (FTP), riding third. For more information regarding the experienced hire process, please contact psvrecruitment@regionofwaterloo.ca

For current openings, check the Job Opportunities section.

Please apply to each opportunity you wish your application to be considered for.

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Recruitment Process - Fall 2026

Below is a general guideline of the recruitment process that will be followed for Fall 2026. Communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process will be done through email.

Physical testing

Physical testing is completed with an external vendor. Tests are valid for 6 months from the date you completed it.

We currently accept results from the following two abilities tests:

• Ottawa Paramedic Physical Abilities Test
• Medic Strong Paramedic Functional Abilities Test

Interviews

Candidates who are successful after a review of resumes will be invited to participate in an interview and information session.

References 

Candidates who are successful in the interview process will be requested to submit their reference information. 

Job offers

Conditional job offers will go out the week of October 13.

Start date/Onboarding

All candidates who have accepted job offers will participate in a mandatory onboarding beginning November 9

For more details on the Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services Recruitment, visit Frequently Asked Questions.