NLC-2229 : Instructor, Paramedic Programs (Casual)

Additional Information :

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. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our 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 temporary position available :

Instructor, Paramedic Programs (Casual)

PCP Rate : $29.37 to $44.24 per hour

ACP Rate : $30.24 to $45.81 per hour

Location : Slave Lake

August 27, 2025 to June 30, 2026

Qualifications :

• An Advance Care Paramedic Diploma is required to assist with the ACP program;
• A Primary Care Paramedic Certificate is required to assist with the PCP program;
• Must have a good standing with the Alberta College Paramedics;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Clear Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check;
• Unrestricted, Class 4 Alberta Driver’s License.

Nature and Scope of Work

Casual Wage Instructors will need to travel to the Slave Lake campus for the Primary Care Paramedic and / or for Advanced Care Paramedic programs to assist with student onsite skills weeks. Responsibilities during these onsite weeks include assisting full-time instructors with preparing and delivery of instruction and evaluation of students’ skills, this includes running various skill stations, scenario practice, and testing. Help to foster student readiness to meet the expectations of a capable practitioner. Build and maintain stakeholder relations, and adhere to college values, policies, procedures and regulations. Work as an integral member of the program team. Mileage reimbursement, travel time pay, and accommodations will be provided as necessary. You may pick up as many or as little shifts as you wish, however preference will be given to those with greater availability. This position reports to the Chair, Paramedic Programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction

Student Relations and Support

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Quality Assurance in Program and Service Delivery

Support the College Mandate, Mission and Vision while adhering to College Values

Personal Suitability

Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and a Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.

Note : Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.