Salary and Benefits
When you work for Essex-Windsor EMS, you will enjoy a competitive salary and compensation package, including participation in the OMERS Pension Plan.
Download our recruitment guide and learn more below about everything we have to offer our valued team members!
Recognition of Prior Service:
EWEMS wishes to recognize qualified and practicing paramedics from other regions, who are choosing to dedicate themselves in changing their primary work for Essex-Windsor EMS. New Paramedics who can successfully verify previous active service will be recognized for both wage and vacation benefits upon hire (you do not have wait for your probationary period to expire!) Conditions apply.
| Year | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-05 | $37.06 | $38.69 | $40.32 | $41.92 | $43.54 |
| 2024-04-01 | $37.62 | $39.27 | $40.92 | $42.55 | $44.19 |
| 2024-10-07 | $38.33 | $40.01 | $41.68 | $43.34 | $45.00 |
| 2025-04-01 | $38.90 | $40.61 | $42.31 | $43.99 | $45.68 |
| 2025-10-06 | $39.63 | $41.37 | $43.09 | $44.80 | $46.52 |
| Year | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-05 | $39.29 | $41.03 | $42.72 | $44.45 | $46.16 |
| 2024-04-01 | $39.88 | $41.65 | $43.36 | $45.12 | $46.85 |
| 2024-10-07 | $40.73 | $42.52 | $44.26 | $46.05 | $47.80 |
| 2025-04-01 | $41.34 | $43.16 | $44.92 | $46.74 | $48.52 |
| 2025-10-06 | $42.21 | $44.06 | $45.84 | $47.69 | $49.50 |
| Benefit | Amount | Detail | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | $3.00 | Co-Pay | Per Prescription |
| Vision Care | $375 | May be applied to Laser Eye Surgery | Ever 24 months |
| Registered Massage Therapist | $1,000 | No referral required | Per calendar year |
|
Psychologist/MSW (Includes social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists, psychoanalysts) |
$2,000 | Per Hour Visit: MSW - $200 - Psychologist - $300 | Per calendar year |
| Psychologist/MSW – Spouse and dependent children (includes social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists, psychoanalysts) | $250 | Per calendar year | |
| Chiropractor | $500 | Including 1 X-Ray | Per calendar year |
| Naturopath, Osteopath, Speech Therapist, Podiatrist | $400 | Per practitioner, including one X-Ray for Osteopath and Podiatrist | Per calendar year |
| Orthotics, custom made | $650 | 1 pair, up to $650 paid | Every 24 months (every 12 months for covered persons 17 years of age and under) |
| Orthodontics | $500 | 50 per cent co-insurance | Lifetime |
| Caps and Crowns | $1,500 | Per employee and spouse | Per calendar year |
| Family Day | Thanksgiving Day |
|---|---|
| Good Friday | Remembrance Day |
| Easter Monday | Christmas Eve Day |
| Victoria Day | Christmas Day |
| Canada Day | Boxing Day |
| Civic Holiday | New Year's Eve Day |
| Truth and Reconciliation Day | Two Floating Days |
Part-Time Scheduling Opportunities:
- Minimum of 5-days and 5-nights in a defined 4-week period
- Minimum of 1 consecutive weekend in a defined 4-week period
- Minimum of 3 statutory holidays (and its associated weekend)
- Week of March Break (Monday to Sunday)
- October 31st
- Either December 24/25 OR December 31/January 1
- Option to provide additional availability
- Shift exchanges permitted
- Pelee Island shifts – equal distribution to all part-time
- Ability to request exemptions to the policy
- Flexible scheduling options for those working for multiple employers
- Electronic scheduling system
- Automated call-outs
- Dedicated shift-scheduling clerks to address questions and concerns
Part-Time Scheduling Policy Highlights:
- Essex-Windsor EMS recognizes part-time paramedics may work for alternate primary employers and offers flexible scheduling options upon receipt of employment verification letter.
- Part-time Paramedics receive payment, as part of their regular bi-weekly pay, for vacation earned, corresponding to their years of service.
Pregnancy and Parental Leave:
- 80% supplemental compensation for 15-weeks for pregnancy leave
- 80% supplemental compensation for 10-weeks for parental leave
Relocation Expenses:
$2,000 relocation benefit (receipts required).
Longevity Pay:
- After 5 years $70.00
- After 10 years $140.00
- After 15 years $210.00
- After 20 years $280.00
- After 25 years $350.00
Shift Premium:
$0.85 per hour for all hours worked during a shift that commences between the hours of midnight. and 4 a.m.
Out-of-Town Allowance:
When a paramedic works out of town in excess of 60 km from home base:
- Breakfast: $12.00
- Lunch: $20.00
- Dinner: $30.00
Those working on Pelee Island will receive a daily per diem of $30.00 for every 24-hour period.
Clothing Allowance:
- Safety Footwear allowance of $200.00 annually (may be carried over to a maximum of $400 per year).
- Cleaning of all uniforms worn by paramedics.
- Annual uniform allotment the same for all employees requiring uniforms (full-time, part-time, casual)
Cutting Edge Equipment:
Essex-Windsor EMS Paramedics make use of state-of-the art equipment so they can do their best work and provide patients with optimal outcomes.
The cutting edge equipment our Paramedics use every shift includes:
- Zoll X-Series Cardiac Monitors/Defibrillators
- Stryker PowerLoad Pro XT Stretchers
- Lucas Chest Compression System
- McGrath Video Laryngoscope
- Gym Equipment in EMS stations
Service Support:
Essex-Windsor EMS offers comprehensive training to team members and opportunities for continuous learning, including a tuition assistance program of up to $2,000 per year.
We have a Peer Support team to promote mental wellness and a Cheers for Peers program where colleagues recognize each other for their contributions to morale in the workplace.
We know physical wellness is essential as well so we have gym equipment in our stations so you can catch a quick workout before, during or after your shift.
We also have an annual awards program and celebrate the lives we save every year in a public ceremony that brings together Paramedics and survivors of cardiac events.
We take care of each other at Essex-Windsor EMS and we'll take care of you.
