Job Description

Who We Are

St. John Ambulance, British Columbia & Yukon (SJA BCY) is a pro?t-for-purpose 'mission-led enterprise' committed to empowering safer communities through ?rst aid leadership. SJA BCY is part of the federated St. John Ambulance organization in Canada, which is represented from coast to coast. We are privileged to be part of an organization with over 900 years of service to humanity. Today, SJA BCY is a market leader in the development and delivery of ?rst aid courses, ?rst aid products and we support ?rst aid in communities through our 2000 plus volunteers.

The Opportunity

We're currently seeking a First Aid Instructor to join our team at our Kelowna branch to teach Basic & Intermediate courses. (EFA, ECC, CPC, BLS, Babysitting). In this role you will have the opportunity to teach community members about the importance of ?rst aid. You are a detail-oriented and organized individual who will be responsible for instructing courses as required and evaluating course exams. You will ensure that all duties and responsibilities are completed accurately and delivered with high quality, in a timely and professional manner. This includes ensuring a quality image conveyed by St. John Ambulance BC & Yukon, always, and consistently and effectively communicating the St. John Ambulance vision.

Responsibilities

Represent St. John Ambulance in a positive and professional manner.

Instruct General/OFA courses as scheduled;

Instruct other WorkSafeBC and St. John Ambulance Courses, as required;

Evaluate St. John Ambulance course exams or be trained as an examiner;

Promote the sale of St. John Ambulance training courses and products;

Maintain and clean ?rst aid classrooms, equipment, and supplies;

Conduct mall displays/tradeshows, as required; and

Mandatory Quali?cations

Minimum 18 years-old

Ability to instruct classes 1 or 2 weekends each month based on program and scheduling needs

Possess a reliable personal vehicle and ability to transport training materials and equipment for off-site instructional sessions, external or community-based classes

Willingness to travel across multiple locations including our Kelowna, Vernona and Penticton branches and support occasional off-site training within the broader Okanagan region.

Have experience as a first aid attendant (work or volunteer) for a minimum of 1 year

Have held an Intermediate or higher-level First Aid or equivalent certificate for 2 or more years

Example of higher-level first aid certificate: Advanced First Aid, Occupational First Aid Level 3 Example of equivalent first aid certificate: Occupational First Aid Level 2

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to create a comfortable environment where people can learn and feel relaxed enough to ask questions;

Con?dent in speaking to groups of people and demonstrating ?rst aid skills and protocols;

Passionate about ?rst aid and passing on the knowledge to others;

Able to maintain professionalism and provide constructive feedback to students;

Comfortable with using a computer (for example, PowerPoint) for course delivery and other related administrative tasks;

Previous teaching experience is an asset.

Why Join SJA BCY?

Competitive compensation package and a commitment to creating a growth environment for everyone on our team; and An opportunity to work in a historic and impactful organization that saves people's lives. SJA BCY is a welcoming and collaborative organization. We welcome diversity in our organization and quali?ed applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Bene?ts:

Company pension

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision care

Work Location:

In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $52,000.00-$56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Experience:

first aid: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

First Aid Certification (required)
Work Location: In person