PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC INSTRUCTOR

UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown (within our region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 -- and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 - located within the treaty 5 adhesion).  The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning.

COMPETITION TYPE
Open Competition to Public

COMPETITION NUMBER
25-087

CLOSING DATE
July 31, 2025

SALARY RANGE
$67,539 to $102,811 per annum plus, remoteness allowance if applicable 

POSITION CLASSIFICATION
College Instructor

POSITION LOCATION
Thompson or The Pas, Manitoba

POSITION TYPE
Full-Time, Regular Positions

APPLY TO
Email:  [email protected] (PDF preferred format)
University College of the North,
Attention: Human Resources
P.O. Box 3000 R9A 1M7
Fax: (204) 623-4414
PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC INSTRUCTOR
Faculty of Health

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North.  UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs.  We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers.

DUTIES
Reporting to the Dean of Health the Paramedic Instructors will teach the Paramedic Program in Thompson, Manitoba. In addition to teaching duties, the instructors will be responsible for classroom management, student supervision, practicum coordination and assessments where applicable, maintenance and evaluation of student records and grades, curriculum review/development, and assistance with other assigned activities including UCN promotion, student recruitment, and various other administrative tasks.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Duly qualified Primary Care Paramedic or Advanced Care Paramedic
• Heart & Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certification
• A minimum of five years of recent work experience in acute care is preferred
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Familiarity with issues specific to Indigenous learners and mature students in northern communities
• Commitment to life-long learning

ASSETS
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Instructor Certification
• Heart & Stroke Foundation Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Certification
• Previous instructional experience
• Familiarity with curriculum development and delivery
• The ability to speak an Indigenous language

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Travel is required
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry
• Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada 
• Valid Primary Care Paramedic license and in good standing with the CPMB (College of Paramedics of Manitoba)
• College Instructors are required to complete the Teaching for Learning (TFL) in Applied Education program or have previously completed the Certificate in Adult Education (CAE)

Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)

UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources. Please indicate in your subject line the competition number for which you are applying.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Application materials, including references, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba).
For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.ucn.ca