Posting: EB 26:234
Position: FT Reg CCP ITT Paramedic Practice Educator
Number of Position: 1 (one)
Location: Virtual Way, Vancouver, BCEHS Learning
Posted: May 15, 2026
Closed: May 28, 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Exam: Eligible applicants will be notified of the exam date via their BCEHS email address at least 7 days in advance.
Interviews: Eligible applicants will be notified of the interview date via their BCEHS email address at least 7 days in advance.
Open to: All qualified CCP ITT BCEHS employees
BCEHS Intends to fill 1 (one) vacancy for FT Regular Scheduled CCP ITT Paramedic Practice Educator reporting to Virtual Way, Vancouver BC. May include significant travel around the province to deliver training.
CCP Paramedic Practice Educator Pattern / Shift times
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ECHO - Mon -Thur 0700-1700
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As outlined in Appendix 23, to support the recruitment and retention of Indigenous workers, and to improve the care of Indigenous patients/residents/clients/service users across the health care system, the Employer may select an Indigenous candidate, even where they are not the most senior qualified candidate.
Indigenous employees are encouraged to contact Internal Recruitment at internalrecruitment@bcehs.ca to self-identify as an Indigenous applicant to the posting in question. Please include the posting number in your email.
Please ensure the other application steps are completed as well (online application, shuffle form if applicable) by the posting closing date of May 28, 2026.
Reporting to the Clinical Care and Flight Education Manager, the Practice Educator works in a team-based environment and is accountable for; implementation and maintenance of practice; supporting provincial direction on practice needs and plans; and implementing and evaluating changes to practice.
Duties
- Responsible for education development for practice education programs utilizing educational/curriculum theory and knowledge of specialized clinical practice to design, develop, implement and evaluate practice education programs for team members in collaboration with BCEHS Learning Leadership Team, Medical programs and inter-professional team members. Practice education programs include orientation/training programs for new team members, educational support programs, and continuing education sessions.
- Develops, reviews, and modifies learning resources and practice reference documents for team members. Using established educational standards, the Paramedic Practice Educator determines match between content and delivery method and provides feedback to all stakeholders to ensure resources are current, relevant, cost effective and coordinated.
- Facilitates learning in the field and classroom by coaching and acting as a clinical resource and demonstrates expertise and leadership in paramedic practice through methods such as reviewing literature and developments in technology and equipment, consulting with community experts, evaluating clinical practice systems/standards, identifying new theories/trends/education programs, developing new/revised standards and presenting educational sessions based upon specialized body of knowledge to enhance quality patient care.
- Identifies, develops and implements customized learning plans, in collaboration with the responsible supervisor or delegate to meet individual learning needs of staff allowing a paramedic to achieve the desired level of competency related to knowledge, skills, attitudes and clinical judgments. Provides direct clinical instruction to new and existing staff as required and facilitates learning by role modeling direct patient care skills and practices to staff in a classroom or in the field, promoting skill development, observing staff while performing patient care, including documentation practices, and providing feedback to ensure care is provided according to practice standards and clinical practice guidelines.
- Participates in the evaluation of the effectiveness of clinical education programs, activities and resources by analyzing learning and patient outcomes using program/resource evaluation, utilization statistics, and reviewing feedback to determine opportunities for quality improvement.
- Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities through methods such as evaluating effect of changes in patient care practice, generating recommendations for alternative approaches, provides education to staff as a result of Patient Safety & Learning System reports, and recommending changes to selected policies, procedures or protocols; drafts new and/or revised procedures, standards and criteria for the program in conjunction with the inter-professional team. Initiates strategies to improve patient care using principles of continuous quality improvement to promote delivery of high quality educational services.
- Monitors, evaluates, and makes recommendations regarding the purchase of equipment as required.
- Participates in provincial and regional groups as a clinical education resource, providing input and suggestions related to education implications and group processes of new initiatives to ensure that clinical educational needs are addressed.
- Documents educational process and utilization statistics by maintaining database and records, and by providing written and verbal reports to demonstrate accountability and to continuously improve the quality of clinical education services.
- Provides consultation to staff regarding professional development, paramedic practice education and/or career planning by maintaining interpersonal contact and observation, providing verbal and written feedback for the individual to continue competency development, meeting with team members on a one-to-one basis and recommending educational programs/resources and facilitating development of learning and/or professional growth plans with new staff.
- Contributes to on-going staff performance by auditing and assessing performance during orientation, probation, skills review and education and training sessions and provides feedback to the learner to assist in development of a personal learning plan.
- Participates in paramedic students' clinical experience by, coordinating student placements and preceptor assignments in collaboration with the Senior Leader, Learning & Clinical Initiatives and other team members.
- Participates in approved paramedicine and inter-professional research and special projects through methods such as identifying research topics/issues, promoting staff awareness and involvement in research activities, supporting evidence-based pre-hospital care practice and gathering and summarizing data to improve education and clinical effectiveness.
- Ensures BCEHS educational programs are in compliance with Work Safe BC (WSBC), PHSA and BCEHS Health & Safety standards, organizational goals, values and policies. Engages and collaborates with Patient Care Delivery, Safety Advisors and Workplace Health to ensure compliance with regulations and policy, timely investigation of issues/incidents, and proactively report and resolve safety or labor related concerns.
- Contributes to, promotes and leads, an organizational culture that is patient focused, supportive and respectful of all employees embracing BCEHS guiding principles and values ensuring that all interactions are performed with professionalism, courtesy, dignity and respect.
- Fosters a positive work environment that empowers and encourages employees to realize their maximum potential, creates commitment, ownership and personal growth. Develops a ‘just culture’ and a culture of continuous learning by building healthy relationships and mentoring others. Supports and actively participates in employee recognition processes.
- Promotes excellence, innovation, quality, and safety by identifying risks, system’s issues, and opportunities for improvement of quality or processes working closely with team members throughout the organization to ensure problem resolution and customer satisfaction
- Support and assist frontline employees in accessing support services and assist in facilitating access to Critical Incident Stress Management and debriefing support.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
- Ability to adapt education approach to reflect requirements, local needs, and national trends.
- Knowledge of the delivery of emergency medical services in the province of British Columbia
- Knowledge of adult learning theory and methodologies.
- Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.
- Knowledge of competency-based education principles and methods.
- Ability to assess student performance and progress and to provide appropriate feedback.
- Ability to promote higher-order thinking and problem-solving among educational participants and field staff.
- Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality.
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology and its application.
- A good understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated experience in conducting needs assessments and in curriculum development.
- Recent experience in a supervisory role. Good understanding of supervisory principles.
Essential Requirement:
There are significant travel requirements for this position.
- CUPE member
- Must have 3 years plus a day of experience within BCEHS at the relevant Paramedic Level: required CCP ITT license
- Satisfactory work record; must be maintained for the duration of this qualification
The above noted qualifiers must be achieved by the closing of the posting.
Selection Criteria
- Knowledge/Skills Assessment (45% of total score)
Applicants will be required to successfully complete a knowledge/skills assessment. This assessment is online through the Learning Hub and must be completed from a location with reliable internet access. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exam date via their BCEHS email address at least 7 days in advance.
Online Exam Access:
Please be aware, applicants require access to a reliable internet connection via Google Chrome, and it is recommended to use a laptop or desktop computer. We discourage the use of mobile devices for these activities.
2. Interview (45% of total score)
Applicants who successfully achieve a score of 75% or higher on the Knowledge/Skills Assessment will be scheduled to interview. Please be aware, you will require access to a reliable internet connection and a web camera. It is recommended to use a laptop or desktop computer. We discourage the use of mobile devices for these activities. Eligible applicants will be notified of the interview date at least 7 days in advance.
Should you be unsuccessful on the written exam, or pass the exam but not participate in the interview process, you will be counted as "unsuccessful” and a score of 0 will be applied as your interview score and you will not be eligible to compete on roles in the same classification for a period of 6 months.
Please be aware, you will require access to a reliable internet connection and a web camera. It is recommended to use a laptop or desktop computer. We discourage the use of mobile devices for these activities.
3. Full-Time Seniority (Up to 10%)
Up to 10% will be applied to all candidates who complete the interview to determine their final score.
The successful candidate(s) shall be the employee(s) with the highest total score and a satisfactory disciplinary record.
Please note, employees accepting any Regular position under the Collective Agreement will not be entitled to rescind an accepted offer after 61 days of accepting the offer. Regular and Irregular employees may only rescind within 61 days after acceptance. You will also be required to report to your new position within the 61 days of acceptance. Employees that rescind an offer at any time arenot guaranteed to be placed back into their current/prior position.
Everyone Welcome
BC Emergency Health Services provides provincial emergency medical care and patient transfer services to every community in British Columbia.
We are excited to invite applications from everyone and encourage members of equity-deserving groups to apply, such as Indigenous Peoples, Black People, Members of Racialized Groups or Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities.
Whenever possible, we are happy to provide accommodation for people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. If you require assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at internalrecruitment@bcehs.ca before the closing of this posting on May 28, 2026.
We are also committed to advancing cultural safety by increasing Indigenous workforce representation and ensuring that we have Indigenous Peoples at all levels of the organization.
We strive to create just and equitable health systems and structures that continuously provide fair outcomes. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Recruitment and Retention of Indigenous Workers
As outlined in Appendix 23 Memorandum of Agreement, to support the recruitment and retention of Indigenous workers, and to improve the care of Indigenous patients/residents/clients/service users across the health care system, the Employer may select an Indigenous candidate, even where they are not the most senior qualified candidate.
Indigenous employees are encouraged to contact Internal Recruitment at internalrecruitment@bcehs.ca to self-identify as an Indigenous applicant to the posting in question. Please include the posting number in your email. Please ensure the other application steps are completed as well (online application, shuffle form if applicable) by the posting closing date May 28, 2026.
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