Campus Location: New Westminster
Regular / Term: Sessional Instructor - Casual Employment
Closing Date: Open until filled, with a first review of candidates on April 30th
Are you passionate about paramedicine and looking to make a meaningful impact in paramedic education? Join the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) as an Advanced Care Paramedic Sessional Instructor in our Health Sciences Division. Share your real-world experience with aspiring Advanced Care Paramedics as they build the clinical skills and decision-making capacity required in today’s evolving practice environment. This is your opportunity to shape the future of emergency medical services in British Columbia.
In this teaching role, you will support student learning through hands-on demonstrations, supervised practice, and structured feedback. You will reinforce key concepts, helping learners connect theory to practice, and assess their progress using a range of evaluation tools. You will also maintain accurate records, promote safety and professionalism, and communicate with students and staff using platforms such as Microsoft Teams, JIBC email, and learning management systems. Creating a respectful, inclusive learning environment and offering feedback to improve instructional delivery are important aspects of the position.
JIBC offers continuing faculty education in both the paramedical sciences as well as teaching pedagogy. This role offers a meaningful opportunity for practicing professionals, as well as for those interested in exploring a transition into teaching.
Required:
- Proof of licensing (ACP level or higher) through the Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Branch (EMALB) of British Columbia (or an equivalent level in another Canadian jurisdiction). It is preferred that licences have no restrictions, with Schedule 2 endorsements in place
- Available to attend a minimum of 2 classroom teaching days each month
Preferred:
- Two or more years of experience working as a paramedic or in a related field.
- Previous teaching, preceptorship, coaching, or mentoring experience in clinical, academic, community, or professional settings.
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.
$61.41 per hour (ACP Sessional Hourly Rate), with an option to participate in the College Pension Plan
This is an on-site, in-person instructional role at the New Westminster Campus. Sessional Instructors are casual employees with no guarantee of ongoing or regular work. Assignments may be offered in advance of each term or on an ad-hoc basis throughout the term, depending on program needs.
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
If you would like to speak with a program staff member before applying, please email [email protected] with your contact information, and any questions you may have. A member of our team will respond as soon as possible. Please note that applications will only be accepted through JIBC’s online application system.
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 [email protected].
