Campus Location: New Westminster

**Regular / Term:**Term Full Time from June 1, 2026 to June 5, 2027

Closing Date: Open until filled with first review of resumes on June 5, 2026.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a dedicated Lead Instructor, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) to join our team. In this dynamic role, you will deliver engaging EMR program content through a blended model of synchronous online and in-person instruction, serving as a consistent presence to support students' academic progression and success. You will also oversee curriculum updates and learning resource revisions, ensuring the EMR program remains cutting-edge and effective. Collaborating closely with program staff and division teams, you will contribute to the consistent delivery of program objectives, provide mentorship to instructors, and address instructional challenges proactively. If you are an experienced Primary Care Paramedic with a passion for teaching, mentoring, and shaping the next generation of Emergency Medical Responders, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) certification or equivalent diploma.
• Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor certification (preferred).
• Provincial Instructor Diploma or related post-secondary diploma/degree (asset).
• Minimum 1 year of teaching experience at the EMR level or in a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience at the PCP level or higher.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) for online and in-person instruction.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Learning Management Systems (Blackboard), and relevant instructional technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaborative leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and faculty.
• Sound judgment and sensitivity when handling complex issues.

About JIBC

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.

What JIBC Offers:

Fair Comparison/Excluded/Faculty Equivalent: We offer a total compensation package that includes a benefit plan, which includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits after three months, and enrollment in the College Pension Plan upon hire. In addition, we offer 20 vacation days and 10 Personal Days annually (pro-rated in first year), as well as generous other leave entitlements.

Salary Range:

$91,946.40 to $102,102.00 annually – Fair Comparison Faculty Equivalent Compensation Salary Grid P3

Posting date:

May 28, 2026

Closing date:

Open until filled with a first review of candidates on

Position Type:

Fair Comparison

Position Number:

1000308

Employment Type:

Full-Time Term

Work Arrangements:

This is a full-time (35 hours per week) regular position, on-site at the New Westminster campus. Hybrid work will also be considered during times where there will be no impact on student experience.

How to Apply

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.

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 hr@jibc.ca.