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Established in 1903, Sprott Shaw College is a regulated post-secondary institution with 16 government-designated campuses across British Columbia. We take great pride in educating and preparing our students for rewarding and relevant careers in Administration, Business, Trades & Design, Nursing & Healthcare, and Child, Family & Community Support.
Sprott Shaw College is one of the oldest colleges in British Columbia with over 120 years of storied history. As an organization, we cultivate professional growth and positive working environments for our employees, which fosters our values of Community, Diversity, Integrity, Quality, Respect, and Results-Oriented.
Reporting directly to the Campus Director for staffing and operational issues, the Primary Care Paramedic Program Coordinator (PCPC) is responsible for ensuring program compliance, maintaining high-quality student experiences, and supporting successful graduate outcomes. The PCPC is responsible for day-to-day operations of the PCP Program and instructs as needed.
Responsibilities
- Program Oversight & Compliance
- Provide effective oversight of campus PCP programs to ensure full compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Maintain a positive student experience and support strong program outcomes.
- Student Success & Exam Preparation
- Ensure students receive comprehensive support in preparing for the COPR, Jurisprudence, and EMALB Practical Exams.
- Meet with students to address concerns, develop learning contracts, and monitor progress as appropriate.
- Communication & Reporting
- Report regularly to the Campus Director regarding student, instructor, and program-related matters.
- Serve as the campus liaison for the PCP Advisory Committee.
- Participate in regular conference calls, as well as in-person SSC conferences and meetings
- Instructor Management
- Assist with the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of new instructors.
- Support scheduling to ensure appropriate instructor coverage for all classes.
- Monitor, orient, mentor, and assist in the evaluation of new instructors.
- Liaise with classroom and preceptorship instructors to address and resolve challenges.
- Curriculum & Program Development
- Contribute to curriculum updates to maintain currency and industry alignment.
- Student Admissions
- Conduct entrance interviews for all PCP student applicants.
- Partnership & Placement Coordination
- Collaborate with the SSC Director of Nursing and Healthcare Operations and the PCP Placement Coordinator to secure Affiliation Agreements for practice education sites.
- Documentation & Compliance
- Accurately document decisions, actions, and maintain program records.
- Ensure all evaluations and documentation are complete and audit-ready.
- Logistics & Resource Management
- Organize and post lab schedules for all PCP cohorts.
- Ensure timely ordering and receipt of supplies, including uniforms, name tags, textbooks, and other resources.
- Instruction
- Provide classroom instruction when required.
Qualifications and Education
- Current practicing license as an ACP or higher with the Emergency Medical Assistance Licensing Board (EMALB)
- A credential in adult education (completed or in progress) or a willingness to undertake if appointed to the role. To be completed within 2 years of hiring date.
- Minimum 3 years recent, relevant practice experience (equivalent to 3000 hours)
- Management/leadership experience
- Teaching experience is considered a benefit but not essential
Skills
- Able to communicate effectively with others in the Paramedic profession
- An understanding of the EMALB legal scope of practice
- An in-depth knowledge of the diverse organizational environments in which Paramedics practice
- Able to lead, coach and problem solve in an educational setting
Competencies
- Service orientation
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Communication
- Planning and organizing
- Problem-solving
What We Offer
- Reimbursement of practicing license or professional association membership fees
- Education and training allowance
- Tuition discount for spouse and children
- Comprehensive extended health benefits
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Work-life balance
Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Sprott Shaw College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants to apply and does not discriminate based on race, national/ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, and/or disability.