Campus Location: Vernon (co-located at Okanagan College - Vernon Campus)
Regular / Term: Sessional Instructor - Casual Employment
Closing Date: First Review of Resumes July 27, 2026. Closed on August 31, 2026.
This posting is for teaching opportunities in the Fall 2026 semester starting in September 2026. While teaching responsibilities will commence in the fall term, successful candidates should be available to participate in onboarding, orientation, and required training sessions scheduled shortly after hire.
Successful candidates may be eligible for future assignments, including at other campuses or programs, based on performance and availability.
Are you passionate about paramedicine and looking to make a meaningful impact in paramedic education? Join the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) as a Sessional Instructor in our Health Sciences Division. Share your real-world experience with aspiring Primary Care Paramedics as they build the advanced clinical skills and decision-making capacity required in today’s evolving practice environment. This is your opportunity to shape the future of emergency medical services in British Columbia.
JIBC has launched an extended, year-long Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program that provides students with more time to learn, practice, and develop their ability to deliver safe, effective patient care. With two overlapping cohorts, we are expanding our instructional team and looking for skilled and committed paramedics to join us. In this teaching role, you will support student learning through hands-on demonstrations, supervised practice, and structured feedback. You will reinforce key concepts, helping learners connect theory to practice, and assess their progress using a range of evaluation tools. You will also maintain accurate records, promote safety and professionalism in the lab, and communicate with students and staff using platforms such as Microsoft Teams, JIBC email, and learning management systems. Creating a respectful, inclusive learning environment and offering feedback to improve instructional delivery are important aspects of the position.
To support a consistent learning experience for students, classes are typically scheduled Monday to Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. We are seeking instructors who can commit to a minimum of six (6) days per month. Newly hired instructors participate in a paid orientation, working alongside experienced instructional teams in the classroom. Following orientation, teaching schedules are developed by balancing instructor availability and preferences with program needs, offering opportunities for both pre-booked assignments and more flexible teaching opportunities.
This role offers a meaningful opportunity for practicing professionals, as well as for those interested in exploring a transition into teaching.
Required:
- Proof of licensing (PCP level or higher) through the Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Branch (EMALB) of British Columbia (or an equivalent level in another Canadian jurisdiction). It is preferred that licences have no restrictions, with applicable endorsements in place (excluding endotracheal intubation)
- Available to attend a minimum of six (6) classroom teaching days each month
Preferred:
- Two or more years of experience working as a paramedic in the ambulance service or related field.
- Previous teaching, preceptorship, coaching, or mentoring experience in clinical, academic, community, or professional settings.
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.
$42.38 per hour (PCP Sessional Hourly Rate), with an option to participate in the College Pension Plan
This is an on-site, in-person instructional role at the Vernon Campus. Sessional Instructors are casual employees with no guarantee of ongoing or regular work. Assignments may be offered in advance of each term or on an ad-hoc basis throughout the term, depending on program needs. Instructor availability and preferences for pre-booked or occasional opportunities will be considered when building schedules.
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. All applications must be received by August 31, 2026. 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.
If you would like to speak with a program staff member before applying, please email [email protected] with your contact information, the campus location(s) you are interested in teaching at, and any questions you may have. A member of our team will respond as soon as possible. Please note that applications will only be accepted through JIBC’s online application system.
We request that applicants only apply to one campus location and/or program at a time and indicate in their cover letter if they are interested in teaching at multiple campuses and/or programs. Once hired there may be opportunities for assignments teaching at other campuses or in other programs.
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 [email protected].
