For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. The college supports and promotes professional development and wellness opportunities and provides employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!
Northern Lakes College has the following permanent full-time position available:
Instructor, Health Programs
Salary: $62,520 to $94,716 per year
Location: Homebased
Start Date: July 20, 2026
A market salary adjustment will be provided in addition to the base salary. Eligibility and compensation will be determined by Human Resources based on qualifications and experience.
Qualifications:
- Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Diploma
- A Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) with relevant higher education may be considered
- Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Minimum five (5) years of active practice as a paramedic is preferred
- Minimum two (2) years of instructional or teaching experience is preferred
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to commencement
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license
Assets:
- Relevant degree or enrolment in a post-secondary degree program is considered an asset
- Experience in adult education or post-secondary instruction
- Degree or certification in education
- Experience with curriculum development, accreditation, or quality assurance processes
- Instructor certifications (e.g., ITLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPR/BLS)
- Experience with simulation-based teaching and related technologies
- Experience delivering online or distance education
- Experience working with diverse populations and cultural backgrounds
- Experience in additional emergency or urgent care healthcare environments
Nature and Scope of Work:
Reporting to the Chair, Paramedic Programs, this position is responsible for the planning, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of instruction for students in the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) and Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) programs. This role supports student success, maintains strong relationships with stakeholders, and contributes to program quality and continuous improvement. The instructor is expected to uphold college values, policies, and procedures while working collaboratively as an integral member of the program team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Instruction
- Maintain subject matter expertise and competencies required to work in EMS and to properly instruct assigned course materials.
- Establish a working knowledge of learning outcomes, resources, assessments and delivery methods.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the paramedic programs’ course expectations and standards.
- Provide individual and group instruction in the classroom and lab settings, adhering to approved course outlines, learning outcomes, and established program standards.
- Develop working knowledge and implement teaching techniques, strategies, and approaches to engage adult learners in effective, meaningful learning experiences.
- Utilize a variety of instructional techniques and strategies appropriate for adult learners in face-to-face and online distance delivery.
- Ensure teaching methods adequately address various learning styles (Kinetic, Audio, Visual) regularly assessing the efficiency of the teaching methods.
- Provide students with accurate and timely information regarding courses, programs, and practicums.
- Foster student’s awareness and familiarity with the contents of the student handbooks, program and course materials, college policies, procedures and regulations directly related to students.
- Maintain current knowledge of professional practice expectations and standards established for the industry by regulatory and governing bodies and current legislations.
- Foster student development that prepares students to meet professional practice expectations.
- Provide timely, informative feedback to students by returning marked assignments, providing access to grades, providing regular progress reports, and other appropriate feedback as required.
- Provide opportunities for students' evaluation of instruction; take remedial action as needed in response to student feedback.
- Ensure exam security, co-ordinate exam schedules, and supervise exams as required.
- Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment for students.
- Travel to and from the college campus for student skill lab weeks and other meetings as required.
Student Relations and Support
- Ensure a working knowledge of student rights and responsibilities within the college.
- Encourage students to take pride in their performance, progress, and professionalism.
- Employ positive feedback, encouragement, and constructive criticism to enhance learning outcomes and to support students as they overcome barriers and challenges, as appropriate.
- Encourage students to review and reflect on their performance on a regular basis.
- Establish clear, consistent, and reasonable expectations for student behavior that aligns with college expectations and the expectations of the EMS profession.
- Assist students to access support services (Counselling, Learner Success Services, Student finance advisement, etc.) and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Provide appropriate student access to educational resources as required.
- Build professional working relationships with students and advocate on their behalf as appropriate.
- Demonstrate respect for individual differences and diversity.
- Encourage peer support activities.
- Monitor student attendance and progress; identify and assist students experiencing difficulties; make probation and expulsion recommendations.
- Appropriately and comprehensively maintain documentation on student progress, and follow-up as required to address risks or behavior issues as required.
- Organize and facilitate student orientation to the program, college, and college services prior to the start of course delivery.
Quality Assurance in Program and Service Delivery
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of criteria and program standards that must be demonstrated for ongoing program approval and contribute to its maintenance.
- Maintain a working knowledge of professional practice standards, code of ethics, legislations and regulations and practice guidelines within the field of EMS.
- Modelling a positive and professional image in representing the profession.
- Maintain current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of program curriculum through established and approved processes, indicated by the program leadership.
- Maintain and encourage professional, positive, productive public relations.
- Maintain a high standard of client service.
- Identify and participate in college and program promotional activities.
- Keep accurate records of student grades, interviews, assessments, required practicum documents, and other records as indicated. Track and submit student documents for filing on the student’s record in a timely manner.
- Maintain confidentiality of information and student records in accordance with FOIP legislation, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Be familiar with, and adhere to, college and program policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Participate in regular professional development; annually identify learning goals and provide evidence of progress toward achieving goals as part of the performance appraisal process.
- Be familiar with relevant OH&S legislations and workplace policies and contribute to a safe and healthy work and learning environment.
- Adhere to the requirements in the use of college technology in accordance with the guidelines, security measures, and policies set forth by the college.
- Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, managing resources, and identifying inefficiencies when they exist.
- Engage in self- reflection and address areas for improvement as recognized.
- Carry out duties in compliance with applicable legislation, professional regulations, and college policies.
Support the Northern Lakes College Mandate, Mission, and Values
- Adhere to college policies, procedures, regulations, and Code of Conduct.
- Report to program leadership of any real or potential conflicts of interest.
- Consult and collaborate with other members of the team to meet professional, program, and college goals and outcomes.
- Work as a member of the college team to overcome barriers to student success.
- Attend program/department meetings and provide input and feedback as required.
- Contribute to the ongoing promotion and positive reputation of the college.
- Champion the mission, vision, values and mandate of the college.
Skills/Knowledge:
- Knowledge of current EMS standards, legislation, and professional practice
- Understanding of adult learning principles and instructional best practices
- Ability to deliver and evaluate curriculum using varied teaching methods
- Strong student assessment and feedback skills
- Ability to support diverse learners and adapt to learning needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency with instructional technologies and learning management systems
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and compliance requirements
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Demonstrated professionalism, ethical practice, and confidentiality
Contacts (Internal and External):
- Chair, Paramedic Programs
- Program instructors and instructional team
- Student Services (Counselling, Student Success Services, Financial Aid)
- Registrar’s Office
- Academic and administrative staff
- Information Technology support
- Alberta College of Paramedics
- Practicum/clinical placement partners (EMS agencies, healthcare organizations)
- Accreditation and regulatory bodies
- Community and industry stakeholders
- Prospective students and applicants
The Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and a clean Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.
This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Faculty Association of Northern Lakes College.
Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2308 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3 or alternatively Fax: 780-849-5881
Closing Date: July 15, 2026
Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
