Senior Staff Development Officer
About the role
Your Opportunity:
The Senior Staff Development Officer, Learning & Development EMS is a key leadership role in EMS and will primarily be responsible for the clinical support and simulation portfolios. This position reports directly to the Manager of Learning & Development (L&D) Emergency Medical Services (EMS). There is an expectation that the SSDO will participate in a clinical ride-a-long at least once per month.
Description:
The Senior Staff Development Officer, Learning & Development EMS is a key leadership role in EMS and will primarily be responsible for the clinical support and simulation portfolios. This position reports directly to the Manager of Learning & Development (L&D) Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This position is responsible and accountable for providing the direction, leadership and organization over the activities of the area in support of the vision, mission and business plan of Alberta Health Services. These activities will also include the integration of various resources to carry out these activities. This position is accountable for overseeing the planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation and delivery of zone and EMS province-wide comprehensive initiatives and projects. The initiatives and projects are related to; education, quality management and improvement and accreditation. The primary objectives of this position are to establish a foundation for learning and development that will; support a focus of matching learning to patient needs, establish evidence based decision-making and effect required change in the organization. This position works closely with the areas of EMS Quality and Patient Safety, EMS Systems Performance and Innovation, as well as EMS Clinical Operations. In addition, this position is required to be directly involved with the delivery of clinical education in the Zone.
- Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
- Classification: Officer
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Learning and Development
- Primary Location: EMS Edmonton Zone
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 11-SEP-2025
- Date Available: 29-SEP-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $37.82
- Maximum Salary: $64.86
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
Registered with the Alberta College of Paramedic - Advanced Care Paramedic level or equivalent (eg. Nursing) for a minimum of 5 years. Clinical experience in Emergency Medical Services or related field. Education and/or experience in Adult Education.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Instructor status in ACLS, PALS, ITLS, NRP and BCLS-HCP, Working Minds, Non- Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Excellent analytical and decision- making skills. Demonstrated ability to manage change. Project Management (formal education and experience) an asset. Experience/Education in Simulation. Completion of the WISE course or equivalent Degree or Masters in a relevant field (Education, Business, Health).
About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
Senior Staff Development Officer
About the role
Your Opportunity:
The Senior Staff Development Officer, Learning & Development EMS is a key leadership role in EMS and will primarily be responsible for the clinical support and simulation portfolios. This position reports directly to the Manager of Learning & Development (L&D) Emergency Medical Services (EMS). There is an expectation that the SSDO will participate in a clinical ride-a-long at least once per month.
Description:
The Senior Staff Development Officer, Learning & Development EMS is a key leadership role in EMS and will primarily be responsible for the clinical support and simulation portfolios. This position reports directly to the Manager of Learning & Development (L&D) Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This position is responsible and accountable for providing the direction, leadership and organization over the activities of the area in support of the vision, mission and business plan of Alberta Health Services. These activities will also include the integration of various resources to carry out these activities. This position is accountable for overseeing the planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation and delivery of zone and EMS province-wide comprehensive initiatives and projects. The initiatives and projects are related to; education, quality management and improvement and accreditation. The primary objectives of this position are to establish a foundation for learning and development that will; support a focus of matching learning to patient needs, establish evidence based decision-making and effect required change in the organization. This position works closely with the areas of EMS Quality and Patient Safety, EMS Systems Performance and Innovation, as well as EMS Clinical Operations. In addition, this position is required to be directly involved with the delivery of clinical education in the Zone.
- Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
- Classification: Officer
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Learning and Development
- Primary Location: EMS Edmonton Zone
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 11-SEP-2025
- Date Available: 29-SEP-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $37.82
- Maximum Salary: $64.86
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
Registered with the Alberta College of Paramedic - Advanced Care Paramedic level or equivalent (eg. Nursing) for a minimum of 5 years. Clinical experience in Emergency Medical Services or related field. Education and/or experience in Adult Education.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Instructor status in ACLS, PALS, ITLS, NRP and BCLS-HCP, Working Minds, Non- Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Excellent analytical and decision- making skills. Demonstrated ability to manage change. Project Management (formal education and experience) an asset. Experience/Education in Simulation. Completion of the WISE course or equivalent Degree or Masters in a relevant field (Education, Business, Health).
About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.