Job Description:
True North
As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.
The Department
The Emergency Services Department offers the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) certificate programs and is housed within the state of the art Health Education Centre located inside Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH).
The Role
The Emergency Services Department is seeking six part-time sessional instructors to support the EMR and PCP programs. Responsibilities may include developing, delivering, and maintaining online content, supervising student placements, and facilitating hands-on lab instruction, based on departmental needs and successful candidates. Candidates wishing to facilitate hands-on lab instruction must be available to attend the NWP Health Education Centre in Grande Prairie, Alberta on the specific dates selected by the candidate at the time of the job offer. This appointment will run from August 15, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
Instructional time across lab instruction, placement supervision, and online components will be available for assignment based on instructor availability and program needs.
Onsite dates per program
PCP
2025 Fall Term: Sept 21–25 / Oct 5–9 / Oct 26–30 / Nov 16–20 / Nov 30–Dec 4
2026 Winter Term: Jan 25–26 / Feb 8–12 / Mar 1–5 / Mar 15–19 / Apr 5–9
EMR
2025 Fall Term: Sept 28–Oct 2 / Oct 19–23 / Nov 2–6 / Nov 23–27 / Dec 7–11
2026 Winter Term: Jan 18–19 / Feb 1–5 / Feb 22–26 / Mar 8–12 / Mar 29–Apr 2
Mandatory Faculty Dates
Onboarding and orientation for new faculty: Aug 17– 21
Departmental meeting and onboarding: Aug 26
If you have experience in, or have ever been interested in, EMS education and are looking to further explore instructional opportunities, this is a great chance to begin developing your teaching skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
To learn more about the Academic Staff, please click here: https://www.nwpolytech.ca/departments/asa/
What We Offer
NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canada's newest polytechnic, committed to being the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.
Job Requirements:
We are seeking candidates who hold a minimum of a Primary Care Paramedic Certificate and maintain a current practice permit in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics. An Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma is considered an asset. Candidates with other health professional designations that support interdisciplinary teaching may also be considered. A minimum of two years of full-time paramedic/healthcare practice is required, and previous experience in EMS/Healthcare education is highly preferred.
Ideal candidates will embody professionalism and possess a positive attitude towards education. They should demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with students. Candidates should be capable of working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and exhibit self-direction and motivation.
Successful candidates will have the ability to provide guidance and direction to others, as well as demonstrate creativity in problem-solving. A strong awareness of the goals and vision of Northwestern Polytechnic and EMS education is essential.
Candidates would ideally possess the following:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support instructor
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support instructor
- International Trauma Life Support instructor
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program instructor
- First Responder Mental Health instructor
- Development and delivery of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)
- Operating High-fidelity manikins and scenario development
- Operating simulation management systems
- Proficient with learning management systems and online instruction
- Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office, Zoom, Teams, and Outlook
Candidates selected for an interview must provide their registration practice permit and all relevant certificates. The interview process will include a panel questioning session and a "teaching" segment. During this teaching session, candidates will be required to deliver a concise visual presentation on an EMS skill, to be revealed upon contact for an interview, and the presentation should be supported by documentation or handouts that would typically be provided to students. All supplies will be provided for the demonstration, and all candidates will be expected to demonstrate the EMS skill during the interview. Following the demonstration, candidates should be prepared to respond to questions related to the showcased skill.
Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.
How to Apply
Only applications received electronically will be considered.
Upon submission of CVs, please also include:
- a cover letter;
- reference list;
- a copy of unofficial academic transcripts;
- proof of credentials, certificates, and
- a teaching philosophy statement
To apply, go to http://www.nwpolytech.ca/careers and select the job posting. All job postings close at 11:59pm on the specified posting date.
We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
