TIM LJUDEN
Acting Operations ManagerTim Ljuden joins the APL team with an extensive background in the EMS and paramedic field, and has owned and operated industrial companies in the past. He is also a skilled firefighter who previously taught vehicle extrication to local Fire Departments and EMS.
Tim embarked on his EMS career in British Columbia in 1989. From there he moved to Alberta for a role in EMT-A. He worked on an ambulance in Lac la Biche until being accepted into both NAIT and SAIT for EMT-P.
In 1993, he graduated from NAIT with honors in Paramedicine and was employed by the Grande Prairie Ambulance Service after a successful practicum. During that time, he quickly gained experience as a paramedic and worked on fixed wing, rotary wing and ground, where he dealt with many stimulating responses.
Over the years he worked his way up and became a Shift Supervisor, then a Station Supervisor and eventually a Zone Manager for PCHEMS. During this time, he also started and operated an industrial Medical and Firefighting company.
Some of his favourite accomplishments are being a part of creating the provincial EMS model and putting together 13 EMS stations in the north zone, being an active IFR fixed wing pilot and driving every type of transportation, including a train — although, he still has Zamboni on his bucket list. He’s truly a gear head at heart and has a passion for riding motorcycles.
Family and friends mean everything to Tim, and he strives to provide opportunities for his staff to balance their work and personal lives. He never wants to excessively work his team members and is always trying to find ways to keep morale high.