Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

Duties And Responsibilities

Advanced Care Paramedics - Take Your Impact Further. Shape the Future of Paramedicine.

You've built your career in high pressure settings-managing complex airways, establishing vascular access under pressure, and making critical decisions when seconds matter. Now, there's an opportunity to channel that expertise into something bigger.

This is more than a teaching position, it's a chance to influence professional practice, uphold national standards, and leave a legacy in paramedicine. As an Advanced Care Paramedic Instructor, you'll help shape clinicians who will serve communities for years to come, while advancing excellence, leadership, and innovation within the profession.

You'll be part of a progressive Advanced Care Paramedicine (ACP) program, aligned with national standards and grounded in student-centred, practice-ready education. If you're passionate about mentorship, professional standards, and the future of paramedicine, this role offers impact well beyond the ambulance.

The Opportunity

As an ACP Instructor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality education across theory, lab, simulation, and clinical settings. You will teach and support courses such as Pharmacology for ACPs, Pathophysiology, Advanced Trauma Care, Advanced Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Management of Toxicology, and other advanced clinical topics-bringing your real-world expertise directly into the learning environment.

What You'll Do

Facilitate learning to students in theory, lab, simulation, and clinical as part of the Advanced Care Paramedicine program. The instructor will be the subject matter expert in paramedicine and will incorporate their own teaching style to existing lesson plans while meeting the learning objectives of the course material. Work with other faculty members to ensure a coordinated and consistent teaching approach to ensure the planned curriculum for each course is delivered. Prepare and implement various instructional strategies, techniques, and learning modules using an approved curriculum to achieve specified learning outcomes. Utilize and advocate for the use of technology to advance teaching and learning. Establish student performance objectives and evaluation methods; administer various assessments. Develop and administer various assessments. Meet with students regularly to gauge and evaluate progress. Set a professional example and communicate effectively at a level appropriate to the ability of students and provide an emotionally safe learning environment that is conducive to learning. Maintain appropriate classroom discipline following college policies and procedures; identify and resolve problem areas in learning. Provide academic advising to students. Participate in professional development activities, maintain currency, and strive for excellence in instructional practices in the paramedicine profession. Actively participate in and contribute to accreditation and program review activities to ensure the program is of the highest standard. This position may also be required to instruct courses using a variety of delivery methods, including on-site and online formats, across the paramedicine programs offered by the College, including Primary Care Paramedicine and/or Emergency Medical Responder to Primary Care Paramedicine. Other related duties consistent with providing and maintaining quality student-centered instruction will be required.

Screening Criteria

Candidates must be an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP). Five (5) years of recent and relevant work experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP). Consideration may be given to candidates who have graduated from an accredited Advanced Care Paramedicine program and have 5 years of combined experience as a Primary Care Paramedic and Advanced Care Paramedic.

Assessment Criteria

Knowledgeable in the subject area of Advanced Care Paramedicine including key concepts and best practices. Knowledge of teaching methods. Ability to exchange information effectively. Ability to manage time and tasks. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Relationship building. Student-centred approach. Professionalism.

Conditions of Offer

When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position. Candidates must have a current practicing license as an Advanced Care Paramedic with the Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedicine Regulation (NLPR) prior to commencing employment.

Conditions of Acceptance

Acknowledges the requirement for participating in ongoing training and professional development, including the completion of courses required for Post-Secondary Instructor Certification ( www.gov.nl.ca/educational/post-secondary-education/post-secondary-instructor-certification/ ) as specified for instructors. Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. Acknowledges that courses may be assigned outside the instructor's regular area of instruction based on their qualifications. Acknowledges the requirement for shift work (occasional). Willing to accept travel to designated health facilities for clinical courses.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information

This position is located at Bay St. George Campus. Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition. Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification. Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College. The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Megan Mahar, Selection Board Chair, by email at megan.mahar@cna.nl.ca .

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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