FIREFIGHTER / PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDICS (PCP)- 2026
The City of Thompson’s Fire and Emergency Services Department is seeking motivated, community minded professionals to join our department as Firefighter Primary Care Paramedics (PCP). Our department provides EMS and fire protection to Manitoba’s fourth largest City. This role involves responding to wide range of emergency incidents, including fires, medical emergencies involving pre-hospital care within scope of practice, technical rescues, and hazardous material incidents.
Why Join Thompson Fire & Emergency Department?
In addition to meaningful, front-line emergency service work experience, the City of Thompson offers an attractive compensation package designed to recognize the skills, commitment, and challenges of working in a northern and remote community. The position is unionized under Local 2200 IAFF
Compensation, Incentives & Wage Progression
The City of Thompson offers a competitive and transparent compensation package, including structured wage progression and northern incentives.
- Hourly Rate of Pay: As outlined below (effective January 2026)
- Annual Retention Allowance: $11,000
- Bi-weekly Remoteness Allowance, paid every pay period
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision care and pension plan.
- Overtime, benefits, shift premiums, and pension in accordance with the Collective Agreement
Salary: Firefighter/Paramedic (PCP): $82, 183.92 to $117,084.24 per year*
*Firefighter/PCPs are hired as Probationary employees and may progress to the First-Class
Firefighter/PCP within twenty-four (24) months, subject to satisfactory performance and completion of required training.
For a complete description and how to apply: click here