First Aid Instructor

Action First Aid; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Action First Aid is seeking a dynamic First Aid Instructor to deliver high-quality first aid, CPR, and AED training to individuals and organizations, on a full-time or part-time basis. The role emphasizes engaging instruction and ensuring students leave confident and prepared.

The position involves traveling to client locations, maintaining compliance with standards, and contributing to ongoing professional development and program improvements. Weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching or delivering training programs.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with diverse learners.
• Ability to manage a classroom and maintain high student engagement.
• Willingness to travel within designated regions and possible weekend commitments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on first aid, CPR and AED training courses to diverse groups of learners.
• Ensure compliance with training standards, certifications and regulatory requirements.
• Create an inclusive, professional learning environment where participants feel supported.
• Prepare classrooms, equipment and materials prior to each course to ensure readiness and high quality delivery.
• Provide accurate evaluation, feedback and certification of students according to program standards.
• Travel to deliver onsite training at client locations.
• Participate in quarterly instructor meetings, ongoing professional development and training.
• Support continuous improvement by sharing feedback and ideas with the training leadership team.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Classroom management

Scheduling flexibility

Job description

Employment Type

Full time, Part time and Contractor positions available

Job Summary

Are you passionate about teaching life-saving skills and making a difference in your community? Action First Aid is seeking a dynamic and engaging First Aid Instructor to join our team full-time or part-time. This role involves delivering high-quality first aid, CPR, and AED training to individuals and organizations. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic facilitator, skilled communicator, and committed to ensuring every student leaves confident and prepared to take action in an emergency. This is a flexible opportunity that can accommodate instructors seeking part time hours as well as those looking for full time hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on first aid, CPR and AED training courses to diverse groups of learners.
• Ensure compliance with training standards, certifications and regulatory requirements.
• Create an inclusive, professional and positive learning environment where participants feel supported.
• Prepare classrooms, equipment and materials prior to each course to ensure readiness and high quality delivery.
• Provide accurate evaluation, feedback and certification of students according to program standards.
• Travel to deliver onsite training at client locations.
• Participate in quarterly instructor meetings, ongoing professional development and training.
• Support continuous improvement by sharing feedback and ideas with the training leadership team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching or delivering training programs preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to connect with diverse learners.
• Ability to manage a classroom and maintain high levels of student engagement.
• Organized, dependable, and able to handle scheduling demands, including possible weekend commitments.
• Reside within, or be able and willing to travel within, designated region(s) for offsite courses as required by business needs. Sites may include:
• Thunder Bay and surrounding area
• Sudbury
• Barrie

Traits That Define an Action First Aid Instructor

• Approachable & Personable
• Adaptable
• Professional & Responsible
• Confident
• Enthusiastic & Engaging

What Sets Us Apart?

At Action First Aid, we’re on a mission to build a nation of life-savers. For over three decades, we’ve been Canada’s trusted leader in first aid, CPR, and AED training and education, equipping individuals and organizations with the skills, confidence, and tools to act when it matters most. Our engaging, hands-on and blended courses — led by dynamic, inspiring instructors — make learning memorable and fun, turning knowledge into life-saving action. As innovators in AED access and awareness, we’re creating cardiac-safe communities where we live, work, and play. Through our innovative SaveStation AED cabinets, we’re making life-saving AED devices highly visible and publicly accessible 24/7 both inside and out, because every second counts during sudden cardiac arrest. Join us as we make a life-saving difference in communities across Canada. Together, we can inspire action, foster safety, and empower people to save lives!