Applicants must:

• Be currently certified as a Level Three Paramedic at Toronto Paramedic Services.
• Be in good standing with the Base Hospital and its Medical Director.
• Attend and successfully complete a fitness evaluation.
• Attend and successfully complete a multi-agency interview.
• Possess and exercise sound judgment in emergency situations, and have the ability to work in a multi-agency team, under the command of police personnel.
• Be willing to have their schedule and/or colour code changed, based on staffing requirements.
• Be willing to book on at the Tactical Paramedic Program Station, at the beginning of their assigned shift.

Acceptance into the Tactical Paramedic Program will be based on successful completion of the entrance criteria, testing, seniority, as well as the recommendation of the applicant’s Direct Superintendent and District Commander.

Applicants must have the initial and ongoing approval of the Toronto Police ETF Unit Commander (or designate) to be accepted to, and continue working with, the Toronto Police ETF Unit.

Their decision is final and made independent of Toronto Paramedic Services.

Tactical Paramedic Program assignments require development of strong relationships and teamwork abilities.  Consistent and reliable attendance, flexibility in scheduling, flexibility on shift start/end times, and flexibility in vacation times are a necessity.

Failure to meet these requirements may result in removal from the Tactical Paramedic Program.

All aspects of this recruitment process are subject to COVID/Influenza safety protocols and restrictions, which may extend the overall time required to complete the process for all interested candidates.

Testing:

• Applicants must successfully complete each phase of the testing process, in order to proceed to the next phase of the selection process.
• Testing dates/locations are subject to change. Applicants will be advised as early as possible if this occurs.
• There will be no substitutions allowed for any physical testing requirements. Applicants must

successfully pass each phase exactly as listed, in the assigned order.

Phase ‘1’ – Physical Fitness

Physical Fitness assessment consisting of:

• Complete a 2.4km (1.5mile) Run, in a maximum time of 11:18 min.
• Complete a minimum of 35 Push Ups
• Complete a minimum of 9 overhand Pull Ups (no kipping allowed)
• Complete a dynamic core strength test (plank), for a minimum duration of 3:15 min.

(front plank-45sec., right side plank-45sec., left side plank-45sec., front plank w right leg lifted-

30sec., front plank w left leg lifted-30sec., back to front plank- this completes 1 rotation)

• Timed Physical Performance course, that may include but be not limited to: a stair climb while carrying a weighted backpack, serpentine pylon course, rescue mannequin drag, confined space crawl, unassisted climb over a wall/impediment, pick up ballistic shield and move backwards @10 meters, components of which may be performed while wearing a gas mask

The above benchmarks represent minimum standards required to pass the test and continue in the selection process.  An applicant’s score will be determined based on their performance in each of the tasks comprising the Physical Fitness assessment.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to exceed the minimum performance standards for each of the assessments, as extra points will be awarded for performance beyond the minimum.

Dates/Location:

Physical Fitness assessment dates and times, maximum capacity of 12 candidates/day*
(Candidates will be notified of their exact time slot once the opportunity is closed)
The assessment will be held at the District-5 Hub, 5700 Bathurst St.

• OCTOBER 20, 21- 2023
• OCTOBER 30, 31- 2023
• NOVEMBER 03, 04- 2023
• NOVEMBER 08, 09- 2023   

AM and PM availability on all test dates.
Maximum 6 candidates will be tested at a time, 12/day

Phase ‘2’ – Interview

• Interview dates, times, and location to be determined -likely in 2024- successful candidates will be notified

Toronto Police Services require each potential candidate to undergo and satisfy a police security check.  Applicants who fail the police security check will be disqualified from this opportunity.

Complement:

A Tactical Paramedic qualification list will be established after successful completion of the above testing process, and successful completion of the Basic Tactical Operations Course-Paramedic.

How to Apply:

Please visit the TPS Bidding System at:

https://www.temseducation.com/scheduling “Tactical Program 2023” to register your preferred physical testing date and time slot, either am or pm.  Send your resume to jeffrey.wuebbolt@toronto.ca before OCTOBER 16, 2023 at 23:59. 

Closing Date:

All applications must be submitted via the online scheduling portal no later than OCTOBER 16, 2023, @23:59.

* No exceptions will be made. *