Lead Instructor, Advanced Care Paramedic Program

Justice-Institute-of-British-Columbia; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

College Pension Plan

20 vacation days and 10 personal days

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) in New Westminster seeks a Lead Instructor for the Advanced Care Paramedic Program. The role leads ACP course delivery, aligns content with industry needs, and supervises sessional faculty to ensure consistent education standards.

The successful candidate will teach across ACP courses, develop schedules, grade assessments, and participate in program development and quality assurance, while maintaining a strong classroom presence to support student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree asset (Health Sciences, Education, or Clinical Practice)
• Ongoing work towards academic qualifications is a plus
• Recent ACP field experience (within 5 years) is preferred
• Experience as instructor/evaluator/preceptor or similar
• INDC-1110 or equivalent Essential Skills for Training & Facilitation
• Background in paramedicine knowledge and clinical practice
• Commitment to education and post-secondary teaching
• Ability to lead in a collaborative team and supervise students

Responsibilities

• Teach and deliver ACP program content in a blended online and face-to-face model
• Supervise sessional faculty to maintain education standards
• Develop course schedules and update student resources
• Prepare and grade exams; provide constructive feedback
• Participate in program development and quality assurance initiatives
• Engage in scholarly activities and support student/graduate research
• Coordinate and administer ACP program education aspects

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student supervision

Educational technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or Education

INDC-1110 Essential Skills for Training and Facilitation

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Lead Instructor, Advanced Care Paramedic Program

Closing Date: Open until filled, with first review of resumes on October 19, 2026

Position Summary

The Health Sciences Division at JIBC is dedicated to training emergency medical responders, paramedics and specially regulated practitioners. We welcome you to embark on a journey with us as we pioneer the future of paramedicine and professional health education across BC and beyond. We are currently in search of an exceptional educational leader, one who embodies a passion for post-secondary health education and paramedicine.

We are currently seeking a Lead Instructor, Advanced Care Paramedic, responsible for teaching and delivering the Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Program content through a blended model of synchronous online and face-to-face learning. In this role, you will ensure program quality by aligning content with best practices and industry needs, and supervising sessional faculty to maintain consistent education standards. Your consistent presence for students will support their academic progression and success. The role includes developing course schedules, updating student resources, preparing and grading exams, and participating in program development and quality assurance initiatives. Furthermore, the Lead Instructor engages in scholarly activities, supports student and graduate research projects, and promotes current research within the Health Sciences Division and the broader paramedic community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and maintaining a consistent presence in the classroom across all ACP courses. This includes supervising and coaching sessional faculty, leading online synchronous components, and maintaining an average teaching load of 21–24 hours per week when classes are in session. The role also involves meeting with students to discuss their academic progression, completing education plans, auditing competency attainment, and collaborating with the ACP Academic Writing Team and Practice Education Leads (PELs) to ensure consistent and high-quality program delivery. Additionally, the faculty member will be responsible for grading assessments, providing constructive feedback, and offering ongoing support to students.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the faculty member will be involved in various administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the ACP Program. These include developing and communicating course and faculty schedules, updating student resources on platforms such as Blackboard, and managing tasks related to exam preparation, equipment setup, curriculum development, and quality assurance. Participation in committee work—such as accreditation, program development, and curriculum redesign is also an essential component of this role. The ACP Program is committed to encouraging ongoing professional development and support will be offered for appropriate further education undertaken by faculty

If you have extensive experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic, strong leadership skills, and a passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of paramedics, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in relevant academic field (e.g., Health Sciences, Education, Clinical Practice) would be considered an asset.
• Evidence of ongoing work towards gaining academic qualifications will also be considered.
• Recent (within five years) direct work experience in the field as an ACP (or higher)
• Experience as an instructor, evaluator, preceptor, or similar role.
• JIBC INDC-1110 Essential Skills for Training and Facilitation course, or equivalent courses in Adult Education, and/or instructional design is an asset.
• Equivalencies will be considered depending on education, research, and clinical experience.
• Have a background in, and knowledge of, concepts and clinical practices associated with paramedicine.
• A demonstrated commitment to education (preferably through previous teaching at the post-secondary level).
• An interest and aptitude for leading and working in a highly collaborative team environment, as well as demonstrated administrative competence including student supervision.
• Ability to facilitate all courses within the ACP Program - this position provides coordination and administrative leadership for educational aspects of the program.
• Familiarity with learning technologies and various student assessment models.

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/Faculty Equivalent: 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:

$94,712.80 to $105,159.60 annually – Fair Comparison Faculty Equivalent Compensation Salary Grid P3

October 6, 2026

Open until filled with a first review of candidates on October 19, 2026

Position Type:

Position Number:

1000283

Employment Type:

Full-Time Regular

Work Arrangements:

This is a regular, full-time (35 hours per week) position, on-site at the New Westminster Campus. Hybrid work will also be considered during times where there will be no impact on student experience.