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Hello all, Do we have any Canadian medics working as Oilfield Paramedics in the forum? How do you guys find the lifestyle of working as an Oilfield Paramedic in Alberta? Is it something that could be a lifelong career? Are there any pressing negatives about working as an Oilfield Paramedic?

@Medic Tim , Would you like to share your view?

Hello all, Do we have any Canadian medics working as Oilfield Paramedics in the forum? How do you guys find the lifestyle of working as an Oilfield Paramedic in Alberta? Is it something that could be a lifelong career? Are there any pressing negatives about working as an Oilfield Paramedic?

@BlueJayMedic It really is a hard decision to make . Thanks for your insight dude.

@BlueJayMedic Thanks again. For the very same reason I wanted to avoid Toronto and Hamilton. Do most of the medics make it to retirement in your service? (Or typically services outside the GTA) ?

@BlueJayMedic Thanks for the reply. It would be very helpful if you could post your view for my few other questions too. Considering that the job market is hyper competitive in Ontario I thought I will at least have a shot in Alberta. Its sad to know that things are slowing down there as well...

Do you think working 2 weeks on/ off for the rest of the life will work out? Is oilfield job stable? Will oilfield medics at the EMT-P level always have jobs? Are the driving conditions in Alberta very dangerous for the medics as some people say? Thanks,

But I also came to know about the 2/2 industrial work for medics in Alberta Oil Sands and thought that would be a good option for my situation. My long term aim is to work as an Advanced Care Paramedic (EMT-P) in Alberta industrial sites.

Hello Medic Tim, I am about to begin my Primary Care Paramedic diploma here in Ontario and intend to work in the Alberta Oil sands. I have seen a few of my friends have severe back problems after working in the municipal EMS and some of them even had career ending injuries. This made me rethink...

Hello Medic Tim, I accidentally came across this forum when I was looking for a few difficult answers to help me make a decision. I am about to begin my Primary Care Paramedic diploma here in Ontario and intend to work in the Alberta Oil sands. I have seen a few of my friends have severe back...