St. John Ambulance is a charitable organization that is a component of the Priory of Canada (the legal name is The Priory of Canada of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem). St. John Ambulance carries out its mission in Canada under two areas: training and community services.

St. John Ambulance was established in Alberta in 1897. Today, there are over 2,700 members of St John Ambulance in Alberta.

Our Mission:

To enable Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life by providing training and community service.

We carry out our mission through community service, and first aid, and CPR training.

Community Services volunteers include uniformed members who serve communities across Canada, providing first aid and emergency response support, as well as improving the quality of life for people confined to a health care facility through our Therapy Dog visitation program. Our volunteers contribute millions of hours to Canadian communities each year.
First aid and CPR Training comprises instructors, volunteers and staff who provide high-quality first aid training and products. Under the guidance of our network of medical and health care professionals, St. John Ambulance is the national leader, setting the standard for training in first aid, CPR and other lifesaving skills.

Our Vision:

To be the premier first aid training and community service organization in Canada.

Our Values:

We live the mission and vision by practicing these values:
• Teamwork
• Fairness
• Equity
• Integrity
• Constructiveness
• Respect
• Loyalty
• Tolerance
• Quality and balance of life

Organizational Information:

As Canada’s standard for excellence in First Aid and CPR services, St. John Ambulance plays an integral role in our society. Building on a 900-year tradition, St. John Ambulance offers innovative First Aid programs and products, ensuring Canadians receive the best quality and expertise.

For more information, please visit our website at sja.ca/ab