Student Assistant, Northumberland Paramedics (Logistics & Administration )

Currently, we are looking to fill the following student vacancy:

Student Assistant, Northumberland Paramedics (Logistics & Administration)

• Contract, full-time
• May 4, 2026, to August 28, 2026 (35 hours per week)
• Hourly rate: $18.75 – $20.29
  

• Work Location: 600 William Street, Cobourg

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Operations, you will work in a fast-paced environment and provide logistical support to the paramedic department serving the Northumberland County community. Utilizing digital resources and software solutions, you will help organize, track, and oversee the equipment, medical stock and inventory for the paramedic department. You will ensure the adequate level and quality is maintained and delivered to our 6 base locations, and ambulances. You will assist in movement of vehicles for mandatory services and preventative maintenance. You will protect your own health, and the health of others by adopting safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions immediately.

Additionally, you will utilize your strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills to provide assistance primarily to the 911 administration team and to the Quality Assurance and Professional standards team as required. You will work with staff to complete day to day tasks in an administrative capacity.

The ideal candidate will possess above-average organizational, prioritization and detailed – oriented skills.

Qualifications & skills

• Must be presently enrolled in the Post Secondary- Paramedic Program and between year 1 and year 2.
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of the Ambulance Act, Employment Standards Act, Personal Health and Protection Act, and Ministry of Health legislation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is essential.
• Able to work in a close and cooperative team environment.
• Knowledge of the Provincial Equipment Standards for Ontario Ambulance Services.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• You must be a fully licensed Class G driver and have appropriate safety footwear. An acceptable driver’s abstract (3-year uncertified driver’s record) must be submitted with your application. Resumes submitted without an acceptable driver’s abstract will not be reviewed.

Eligibility requirements

A student is defined as a person between the ages of 18-30 at the start of the employment; registered as a full-time student in the current academic year (2025/2026) and intends to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year (2026/2027). As a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment, you are legally entitled to work in Canada. You must be available to work from May 4 to August 28, 2026.

How to apply

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

If you wish to apply for more than one job, please apply to each position individually.

The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, Clean Drivers Abstract prior to the commencement of employment.

When emailing your application, please ensure your cover letter, résumé, and any other supporting documents are submitted in one file (preferably MS Word (.docx) or Adobe (.pdf)).

We invite you to submit your application by 4:30pm on Friday, January 23, 2026, to:

Human Resources
County of Northumberland
555 Courthouse Road
Cobourg, ON
K9A 5J6
Email: hr@northumberland.ca
Subject line: Student Assistant, Northumberland Paramedics (Logistics & Administration)

Please note that accommodations are available, upon request, to support applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please e-mail your request to accessibility@northumberland.ca or call 905-372-3329 ext. 2327. Alternative formats of this job posting are available upon request.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.