Become a Peel paramedic

A career as a paramedic gives you a chance to make a difference in residents' lives.

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).

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Benefits and opportunities

100% of our 2025 recruits were offered permanent full-time positions during orientation or shortly thereafter.
In 2026, many of our new recruits have already secured regular full-time positions.
PRPS will reimburse the cost of the written assessment ($20) and lift test ($350) to candidates who successfully complete the full recruitment process and subsequently complete their six-month probationary period.
Beginning fall 2026, all Peel paramedics will receive autonomous IV training, expanding clinical skills and scope of practice.
We offer a fully funded internal Advanced Care Paramedic Program.
Opportunities to join specialized teams, including: Tactical Paramedic Team, Public Order Unit, and Community Paramedicine Team.
A dedicated External Violence Against Paramedics Program supports staff safety and well-being

These are just a few of the many benefits and career opportunities available with Peel Regional Paramedic Services.

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, 2027, at the time of application.

All candidates who successfully complete this recruitment process will be hired as Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs). Applicants who currently hold Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) certification and wish to practice at the ACP level within our service must successfully complete the required cross-certification process in accordance with service requirements and the standards established by Sunnybrook Base Hospital.

All candidates who apply to this posting must complete all stages of the recruitment process. While cross-certifying paramedics are welcome to apply through this posting, please note that a dedicated recruitment process for cross-certifying paramedics is planned for the spring. This process will be streamlined and tailored specifically to candidates seeking cross-certification.

Stage 1: Written exam

The written exam is scheduled for December 15, 2026 (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).

Note: 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. Ensure you are prepared accordingly.

You may only write one exam on the Examplify platform.

The written examination is shared by Peel Regional Paramedic Services, Hamilton Paramedic Services, and Halton Region Paramedic Services. Candidates are only required to write the exam once, and their results will be accepted by all three services.

If you have already completed a shared written exam before Peel’s scheduled exam date, your results will be used as part of the Peel Regional Paramedic Services recruitment process.

Written exams completed after Peel’s scheduled exam date will not be accepted for the current Peel Regional Paramedic Services 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 11 to 21, 2027.

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

The driving test is an in-person road test. Both the driving test and the scenario assessment will take place between February 3 and February 19, 2027, running simultaneously but at different locations. Please 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 seven 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 to complete and submit 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 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).

Due date: This document is needed before a job offer can be made. Make sure your physical assessment is valid until late February or early March 2027.

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 your Mask Fit. This will be booked during your job offer phone call. The dates are cohort dependent:

March 15 to 17, 2027 (April to May cohort)
April 28 to 30, 2027 (May to June cohort)
June 2 to 4, 2027 (June to July cohort)
June 23 to 25, 2027 (July to August cohort)

HRI checklist

Ensure that you have all documents outlined on the new hire pre-orientation checklist. Bring the original documents with you to your Mask Fit.

If you have questions about the HRI check list, refer to HRI FAQs

Due date: This document should be completed by your Mask Fit.

Criminal record check

You need to have your criminal record check less than 90 days before your Mask Fit.

Due date: This document should be completed by:

September 16 for cohort 1 or
October 13 for cohort 2

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 vary between municipalities. Check with your local police department and plan accordingly.

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