Canada - British Expat Forum

Hi All

I am a UK paramedic , and I have been offered employment in Clagary.

For this, I require a Class 4 Alberta driving licence. I have the UK equivelent of D1 and D1E (now not part of the normal UK car licence).

I am getting conlficting advice from qualifying for a straight swap for an Alberta Class 4, taking a medical and an eye test, being able to drive Class4 for a year the taking a test or actually having to gain residency, getting an address and then sitting a full test.

I have contacted the local authority, but they are checking this out and I have been waiting for a decision.

Anybody had a simliar situation with Class 4 or above?

Any advice or guidance greatly apprecaited

Regards
cam

Hi I am trying to gain employment in Alberta and am in contact with Calgary ems and going out soon to say hi and have a ride out. Can I ask how you got your job offer ?I was told that they had recruited a UK paramedic ! is it you?
I have been a paramedic for 15 yrs and currently working on the air ambulance and have been front line for 20 yrs.I have got ICP Registration in Nova Scotia and am waiting to sit some exams to gain ACP
now looking at renewing my PHTLS/PALS in Canada.I have a permanent residency application in progress which is being assed in Nova Scotia.
Im new to this and dont seem to be able to send you a private e mail

Regards martin