Are you a dedicated healthcare professional looking to expand your career into Paramedicine education? Sessional instructor roles provide an excellent entry point into paramedicine education, where you can share your expertise and experience with aspiring Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) and Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs). This role is perfect for those seeking to transition into education or enhance their paramedic career. Seize this opportunity to inspire and educate the future of paramedics or emergency medical services. Apply now!

Campus Location: New Westminster, Chilliwack, Kelowna, Vancouver Island, Maple Ridge

Employment Type: Sessional Instructors - part time / casual

This is an ongoing posting.  Sessional Instructor (EMR/PCP) assignments are filled on an as-needed basis.  Qualified candidates applying to this posting will be considered for current and future sessional assignmments.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter detailing their quaifications and teaching philosophy.

The Health Sciences Division at JIBC is dedicated to the education of EMR, PCP and ACP.  We welcome you to embark on a journey with us to provide the future of paramedic education across BC. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach assigned sections of the EMR/PCP curriculum.
• Perform student evaluations.
• Provide written and verbal feedback to the students.
• Document student progress for student records.
• Convey training concerns from students to the full time faculty.
• Assist students with tutorials and remediation, when required.
  
• Model professional behaviour and sound clinical judgement.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivlalent in a relevant field (e.g. Health Sciences, Education, Clinical Practice).
• Licensed through the Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Branch of British Columbia at the PCP level or higher.
• Five years’ experience as a field practitioner (e.g., PCP or ACP).
• Heart and Stroke Instructor Certificate.
• Demonstrated competency in adult education and instructional design, with familiarity in learning technologies and supervision models.
• Experience as an instructor or evaluator, delivering PCP, EMR, FR, and/or FA courses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, web browsers, mobile devices, and Blackboard.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Completion of JIBC INDC-1110 Essential Skills for Training and Facilitation course, or equivalent is an asset.

About JIBC

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture – supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management. 

As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study – from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis – as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.

What JIBC Offers:

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Proof of valid EMALB license or National/International equivalent is required. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

The Justice Institute of British Columbia is an equal-opportunity employer and is interested in broadening the diversity of its staff. We encourage applications from individuals from visible minority groups, individuals of Indigenous heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at hr@jibc.ca.