EMS & EMR Incentives & Bursaries

Grow Your Health Career in the Southwest 

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Start or Advance Your Career in EMS or EMR—We’re Investing in YOU!

Whether you’re already a trained EMS or EMR professional or just beginning your journey to become one, Eastend, Saskatchewan is the perfect place to build a rewarding career—and a great life.

We’re proud to offer community-driven supports, financial incentives, and housing assistance to recruit and retain EMS & EMR professionals and students in our region.

If you’re ready to make a difference in healthcare and be part of a supportive, family-friendly community—this is your opportunity.

Why Eastend? 

Located in the heart of Southwest Saskatchewan, Eastend offers: 

  • Real career opportunities
  • A scenic, safe, and affordable lifestyle
  • A warm, welcoming town ready to support you

Surrounded by stunning natural beauty and near major attractions like Cypress Hills, Grasslands National Park, Great Sandhills, and Pine Cree Regional Park, Eastend is the ideal place to live, work, and grow.

Small Town, Big Life

Eastend is more than a place to work—it's a place to belong. You'll find:

  • Licensed Daycare & K–12 School 
  • Swimming Pool & Splash Park
  • Streambank Golf Course
  • Raptor Rounds Mini Golf & Greenhouse
  • T.rex Discovery Centre – Home of Scotty, the World’s Largest T. rex
  • Wilkinson Memorial Observatory
  • Rink Complex (hockey, curling, skating)
  • Historical Museum
  • Public Library
  • Restaurants, Farmers Market
  • A vibrant arts & business community
  • Year-round events for all ages and much more!

EMS & EMR Career & Training Incentives

The Southwest Regional Ambulance Committee is committed to recruiting and retaining EMS & EMR professionals—and supporting those who want to become one.

Recruitment Incentives - $20,000 each

Available to graduates of a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) or Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) program. Applicants must be eligible for licensure with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP).

  • Must sign a 3-year Return of Service agreement for employment in Eastend and/or Shaunavon. ACP candidates will need to sign the agreement with services currently designated as or prioritized for future Advanced Life Support designation.
  • Payment schedule: Year 1 – 30% ($6,000) (with 15% disbursed at signing and 15% at year-end), Year 2 – 20% ($4,000), Year 3 –50% ($10,000).

Note for Student Restricted License Holders: Applicants who have completed their program and hold a Student Restricted License are eligible to apply. However, only the initial 15% signing bonus ($3,000) will be disbursed at the outset. All subsequent disbursements (Year 1 year-end, Year 2, and Year 3 payouts) are contingent upon obtaining full licensure with SCoP. If full licensure is not obtained, those disbursements will be withheld until proof of licensure is provided.

High School Student Bursaries – 5 x $2,000

For students accepted into an approved EMS program:

  • Must commit to future service in Eastend or Shaunavon.

  • Selection based on Academic Performance of grades to assess scholastic achievement. Personal Interview: Assessment of communication skills, motivation, and alignment with community healthcare values.

EMR Training Incentive – $1,000 + Full SHA Support

For individuals ready to train as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR):

  • Local training options available. Course offerings may vary and are subject to scheduling. 
  • SHA covers training/enrollment costs (~$650 value) and SHA bursary of $2,000 will be provided for successful bursary applicants taking an approved EMR training program from the SHA. The SHA does not charge bursary recipients for EMR Training.
  • Applicants must: Submit an application. Provide Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector (dated within 6 months). Complete SHA pre-employment screening and sign a 1-year Return of Service agreement to Eastend or Shaunavon.

Rent-Free Living to Help You Get Started

To make your transition easy, the Town of Eastend and RM of White Valley No. 49 are offering:

  • A rent-free 3-bedroom home
  • Utilities included
  • Taxable benefit fully covered

We’re In This Together

Supported by the Southwest Regional Ambulance Committee:

This package outlines the incentive programs developed by the Southwest Regional Ambulance Committee to recruit and retain EMS & EMR professionals. These community-driven supports reflect our commitment to rural healthcare.

  • Town of Eastend
  • Town of Shaunavon*
  • RM of White Valley No. 49
  • RM of Grassy Creek No. 78
  • RM of Arlington No. 79
  • RM of Bone Creek No. 108

This is a regional commitment to healthcare—and to YOU.

Ready to Start or Grow Your Health Career?

Whether you're:

  • A certified EMS or EMR professional looking for new opportunities
  • A student just starting your journey
  • Someone interested in training locally and serving your community

We want to hear from you!

Get in touch or apply today:

Your future is calling. Start your career in Eastend.
Where you’re supported, appreciated, and empowered to make a difference.

*Partner Community Town of Shaunavon

Shaunavon is actively involved in the Southwest EMS Incentive Program, working alongside other communities in the Southwest Regional Ambulance Committee to strengthen emergency medical services in rural Saskatchewan. The town is dedicated to welcoming and supporting EMS professionals as they build meaningful careers in a close-knit and vibrant rural setting.

Discover more about life and opportunities in Shaunavon: shaunavon.com