Ornge Careers

FACULTY EDUCATOR – CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC (CCP) PROGRAM

Reference #: 2025-165

 
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

The Faculty Educator – Critical Care Paramedicine (CCP) is an education role responsible for the design, development, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of the Initial Education program for Critical Care Paramedicine.

This position focuses on the CCP Initial Education program and supports the preparation, progression, and assessment of learners entering Critical Care Paramedic practice. The Faculty Educator works collaboratively with others, to ensure educational quality, consistency, and alignment with Accreditation Canada standards, Ornge policies, and evidence-informed academic best practices.

Key Accountabilities:

Initial Education – Critical Care Paramedicine:

• Lead the design, development, delivery, and ongoing refinement of assigned CCP Initial Education curriculum.
• Facilitate didactic, simulation-based, and applied learning activities aligned with CCP program learning outcomes and scope of practice.
• Conduct formative and summative learner assessment, including written, simulation-based, and performance-based evaluations.
• Evaluate learner progression and provide timely, constructive academic feedback.
• Provide academic guidance, coaching, and direction to learners throughout the CCP Initial Education program.
• Support the Program Lead and the Manager of Paramedic Education in ensuring that:
• Program design, delivery, and assessment meet or exceed Accreditation Canada requirements.
• Educational practices align with adult learning theory and academic best practices.
• Provide academic direction and support to Adjunct Faculty Educators (AFEs), Paramedic Practice Mentors (PPMs) and Clinical Practice Leads (CPLs) involved in CCP Initial Education delivery.
• Participate in curriculum review, program evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives related to CCP Initial Education.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of simulation-based education and assessment within the CCP program.
• Foster psychologically safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments for all learners.

Professional Accountability:

• Maintain an annual Professional Development Plan, reviewed with the Manager of Paramedic Education and Clinical Simulation.
• Maintain clinical and professional currency in accordance with professional designation requirements.
• Participate in faculty mentorship, peer development, and education quality initiatives related to CCP Initial Education.
• Uphold Ornge values, educational standards, and learner-centred teaching practices.

Qualifications:

Qualifications (Required):

Post-secondary education in at least one of the following:

• Critical Care Paramedic
• Registered Nurse (L&D, NICU, PICU, ICU, ER)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Anesthesia Assistant
• Clinical Research

Assets (Preferred):

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Graduate-level education
• Minimum five (5) years of independent clinical practice in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience teaching health professionals.
• Education and/or experience in adult education and/or healthcare simulation.
• Experience using low- to medium-fidelity simulation equipment.
• Maintenance of professional certification and clinical activity.
• Formal education in simulation, debriefing, or instructional design.
• Experience in curriculum design, academic program delivery, or accreditation environments.
• Knowledge of Ontario’s ambulance system and Base Hospital framework.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audiovisual teaching technologies.

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
• Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. 
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.