Justice Institute of British Columbia

Director, Health Sciences Division

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Campus Location: New Westminster

Regular / Term: Regular

Closing Date: open until filled

Position Summary

An opportunity now exists to join JIBC as the Director, Health Sciences Division (HSD). Reporting to the Dean, School of Health, Community and Social Justice, the Director, Health Sciences Division (HSD) will lead a dedicated team working to align curriculum with national accreditation, professional standards, best practice, provincial licensing requirements, employer recommendations, and JIBC’s strategic priorities. You will participate in weaving Indigenous ways of thinking, being, relating and doing with integral health science knowledge and skills that paramedics use to provide trauma-informed, culturally safe, and appropriate care for patients, and oversee the ongoing development and implementation of the enhanced PCP Certificate, and promote evidence-informed development of paramedicine education related to clinical practice.

As the ideal candidate, you bring experience at a senior leadership level ideally in post-secondary education, within a relevant professional health faculty with specific experience in development, delivery and/or oversight of training and educational programs. You are knowledgeable in adult and paramedicine education principles and pedagogy and are able to drive best-practices in student experience to support student success.

A relevant graduate/master’s degree, (such as health, education, leadership) is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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:

Fair Comparison/Excluded: We offer a total compensation package that includes a benefit plan, which includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits after three months, and enrollment in the College Pension Plan upon hire. In addition, we offer 20 vacation days and 10 Personal Days annually (pro-rated in first year), as well as generous other leave entitlements.

Salary Range:	$138,740 to $163,225 annually – Fair Comparison Faculty Equivalent Compensation Salary Grid 15 The Compensation Range shown reflects JIBC's range for the role: between 85% and 100% of the sector range control point. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between 85% - 94% of the control point, based on the knowlege, qualifications and experience for the role, with exceptions in the 95% - 100% range.
Posting date:	January 21, 2025
Closing date:	Open until filled
Position Type:	Fair Comparison
Position Number:	1000039
Employment Type:	Full-Time Regular
Work Arrangements:	This regular, full-time position is located at our New Westminster Campus. Consideration may be given to a hybrid work arrangement.

How to Apply

This search is being led by JIBC’s search partners, Alex Verdecchia and Corey Paquette at McDermott + Bull. To learn more about this opportunity or to explore how to apply, please visit McDermott + Bull's website here, or contact Corey at cpaquette@mbexec.ca or Alex at averdecchia@mbexec.ca.

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.

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