Become a Peel paramedic
Education and training
To qualify as a paramedic in Ontario, you must:
- Graduate from a certified Ontario college paramedic program. To get accepted into the Ontario college paramedic program, you need to have a:
- High school diploma
- Senior high school science and biology
- Current CPR C (basic rescuer level)
- Current immunizations
- Have a valid class-F license at the time of hiring.
- Be hired by a paramedic service. Each service has its own recruiting program.
- Pass the paramedic base hospital certification process.
- Pass the provincial certification exam (Advanced Emergency Medical Care Attendant).
Apply to be a Peel paramedic
Are you interested in joining one of Canada's biggest and busiest paramedic services? Find out if we’re hiring.
This opportunity is only for those interested in employment as an Advanced Care Paramedic with Peel Regional Paramedic Services.
Requirements
Experienced paramedics previously employed in an Ontario paramedic service for more than 2 years (or equivalent number of hours if part-time) may be eligible for this early recruitment process.
Must be currently clinically active, certified, and in good standing with an Ontario Base Hospital as an Advanced Care Paramedic.
Certification must remain valid until cross certification with Sunnybrook Regional Base Hospital, scheduled for early January 2026.
Application details
- Application deadline: October 22, 2025
- Interviews (MMIs): November 3 to 7, 2025
- Job offers: Mid-November
- Mandatory orientation: Pre-orientation on January 8, 2026
- Base Hospital Orientation on January 9, 2026
- Orientation January 12 to 30, 2026.
Pre-orientation and orientation dates are tentative and subject to change.
Medical documentation
HRI checklist
- Ensure that you have all documents outlined on the new hire pre-orientation checklist.
- Bring the original documents with you to your documentation appointment.
If you have any questions about the HRI checklist, refer to the HRI FAQs.
All documentation should be completed by your pre-orientation date.
Experienced paramedics previously employed in an Ontario paramedic service for more than 2 years (or equivalent number of hours if part-time) may be eligible to skip certain stages of the recruitment process.
This may include the written exam, scenarios, and the driving test. We will notify eligible applicants once the application deadline is over.
New this year
All candidates must have a valid Class F license or provide proof that a Class F road test has been booked no later than February 1, 2026, at the time of application.
Stage 1: Written exam
The written exam is scheduled for December 16, 2025 at 6 p.m. EST (virtual exam)
We use Examplify, an assessment platform to conduct a comprehensive virtual written exam.
If we invite you to write the exam, you will receive a separate email from ExamSoft, the makers of Examplify. The email will have all the details and instructions to help you set up your account and download the required software to your device.
We need you to keep your cameras and microphone on throughout the exam.
Your device must meet Examplify’s minimum system requirements.
To learn more about Examplify and to troubleshoot, review the Exam-taker quick start guide and get started with Examplify (video guide).
The written exam is proctored through Examplify’s monitoring system, ExamMonitor. The exam cannot be completed on an iPad or tablet and must be completed on a computer equipped with a functioning webcam and microphone. Please ensure you are prepared accordingly.
You may only write one (1) exam on the Examplify platform.
If you’ve written an exam for the Hamilton Paramedic Services or Halton Paramedic Services before December 16, 2025, then we will use your results from those exams for Peel Regional Paramedic Service’s recruitment process. Any exams after December 16, 2025, will not qualify for the Peel Regional Paramedic Service’s recruitment process.
Downloading Examplify:
Download Examplify using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox internet browsers only.
Stage 2: Interviews
We will conduct virtual interviews from January 12 to 23, 2026.
Candidates eligible for the experienced stream will participate in a separate interview scheduled for early January.
This exercise is approximately 60 minutes in duration and follows the Multiple-Mini Interview (MMI) process.
Browser requirements for virtual interviews:
Virtual interviews must be completed using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox internet browsers only.
Stage 3: Driving test and scenarios
(for new graduates and some experienced paramedics only)
The driving test is an in-person road test. Both the driving test and the scenario assessment will take place between February 6 and February 20, 2025, running simultaneously but at different locations. Make sure you plan to be on site for several hours on the days of your assessments. The driving test will be conducted outdoors in an ambulance, while the scenario assessment will be held indoors in a climate-controlled environment. Candidates will complete 7 scenarios, which will be evaluated using the Global Rating Scale (GRS).
Following these assessments, you will be required to submit all your HRI documentation.
For more information, refer to the required documentation section.
You are responsible for completing and submitting all your medical, physical, and legal documents before the due dates.
We may also ask you to submit electronic copies or show the original physical documents at any time.
We can eliminate you from the recruitment process at any stage for failure to submit any requested documents.
Physical test
To be eligible to participate in the physical test or accept a conditional offer of employment, you must submit a Physical Agility Assessment completed by the Ottawa Paramedic Physical Abilities Test (OPPAT), the Ontario Paramedic Lifting Assessment (OPLE), or the Paramedic Functional Abilities Test (PFAT).
Make sure your physical assessment is valid until mid-March 2026.
Due date: This document is needed before a job offer can be made in March.
Medical documentation
As a part of our medical evaluation, we need you to complete the Health questionnaire.
Due date: This document should be completed by Stage 3: Driving test and scenarios.
HRI checklist
Ensure that you have all documents outlined on the new hire pre-orientation checklist.
Bring the original documents with you to your driver’s test appointment.
If you have questions about the HRI checklist, refer to the HRI FAQs.
Due date: This document should be completed by Stage 3: Driving test and scenarios.
Criminal record check
You need to have your criminal record checked less than 60 days before your driving assessment.
We will not accept vulnerable sector checks done before December 8, 2025.
Due date: This document should be completed by Stage 3: Driving test and scenarios.
Some municipalities require a signed criminal record request form from Peel Region. Confirm with your local police department if they require this form.
If so, email Peel Regional Paramedic Services to request the form or to make an appointment to pick one up.
The processing time for vulnerable sector checks varies between municipalities. Check with your local police department and plan accordingly.
