Job Description

Competition Number

P16844

Posting Title

Instructor, Paramedic Programs

Classification

Instructor

Location

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Other Location(s)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Building

Saskatoon Campus, Ontario Ave.

Other Building

Date Posted

06/30/2025

Closing Date

07/09/2025

JIQ #

Start Date

07/02/2025

End Date

Open Until Filled

No

Ongoing

Yes

Category of work

Full Time

Bargaining Unit

Faculty Association

Hours of Work

825 hours (825 hours of student contact/1442.75 hours per year)

Salary Range

As per Instructor salary grid

Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

199 assigned days

Posting Status

Open

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

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Job Duties

Job Duties

1. Plan/facilitate the delivery of a learning program or course at all three levels within the Paramedic Programs including: providing tutorial, counselling assistance; facilitating labs, scenario skill practice, small groups and lectures; evaluating course/program and result of teaching process; and revising/maintaining curriculum. Responsibilities may also include Practicum Coordination for both hospital and ambulance practicum sites.

2. Develop and maintain community/agency partnerships.

3. Manage the learning environment in both classroom and practicum settings.

4. Participate in Program and School related initiatives.

5. Act as a practicum liaison for Paramedic students and preceptors, assisting with completion of paperwork or evaluation.

6. Establish and maintain external relationships with counterparts from other educational institutions, simulation lab professionals, vendors, representatives of the community, health industry and health education leaders, nationally and internationally.

7. Establish and maintain internal relationships within Saskatchewan Polytechnic.


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

1. Completion of an ACP (Advanced Care Paramedic) program from an approved school.

2. A minimum of two years experience as an EMT-P/ACP.

3. Licensed with Saskatchewan College of Paramedics.

4. Current Instructor level certification in International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).

5. Current Provider level certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

6. Understanding of and ability to apply basic principles and practices of adult education to assist learners with the required emergency health care knowledge and skills.

7. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills including excellent written and oral presentation skills and an ability to develop and maintain productive working relations with instructors, program administrators, employers, students, other clients and the public.

8. Experience facilitating students in a precepted practicum.

9. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.

10. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.

11. Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Desired QSA