FACULTY EDUCATOR – EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE TEAMS AND RN PROGRAMS
Reference #2025-106
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.
Position Title
Faculty Educator – Emergency First Response Teams and RN Programs
Department/Section
Clinical Affairs
Employment Status
Permanent Full Time
Targeted Salary Range
$83,767.56-$115,000/year
Work Mode
Hybrid (2 Days Per Week)
Year 1: Approx. 10-12 weeks of travel
After Year 1: Occasional Travel for the purposes of recertification training delivery.
Existing Vacancy
New Position
Location
5310 Explorer Drive (Head Office) or any Ornge Base Location
Hours of Work
37.5 hours/week
Posting Open Date
Friday August 8, 2025
Posting Close Date
Thursday August 21, 2025
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
Join Ornge’s Clinical Affairs team as a Faculty Educator and help shape the next generation of emergency care professionals.
In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate with internal partners to design and deliver high-impact education programs that support the development of front-line paramedics. With a focus on Ornge’s Emergency First Responder and Registered Nurse programs, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our teams are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide exceptional care in critical situations.
Your work will directly impact the quality and consistency of care delivered across Ontario, empowering paramedics to respond effectively in life-saving moments and continuously grow through professional development and quality assurance initiatives.
The Recruitment Process
- Candidates under consideration will be requested to submit a video pre-screening by Aug. 22
- Those selected from video screening will move forward to 2nd interviews (week of August 25)
Key Accountabilities:
Responsible for the design, development, and delivery of assigned initial education content.
Evaluation and assessment of learner achievement or progression within a program.
Support the Program Leads and accountable Managers in ensuring that the design, development, delivery, and assessment of education meets or exceeds the requirements outlined by Accreditation Canada and incorporates academic best practices.
Provide direction to Initial Education learners throughout program.
Provide direction and support to PPMs/CPLs, who may be delivering education content.
Initial Education:
Responsible for the design, development, and delivery of assigned initial education content (Emergency First Responder Program, Mental Health team, and Flight RN Program).
Evaluation and assessment of learner achievement or progression within a program.
Support the Program Leads and accountable Manager in ensuring that the design, development, delivery, and assessment of education meets or exceeds the requirements outlined by Accreditation Canada and incorporates academic best practices.
Provide direction to Initial Education learners throughout program.
Provide direction and support to PPMs/CPLs, who may deliver initial education content.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD):
Responsible for the design, development, and delivery of continuing professional development education activities/content as a component of the FRN annual maintenance of certification requirements, (as per Ornge Base Hospital and Medical Advisory Committee), and Emergency First Responder recurrent training.
Overall Accountability:
Participation in activities of mentorship and education, such as leading “train-the-trainer program sessions” for PPMs/CPLs delivering education.
Support Simulation Specialists in planning equipment/space needs for delivery of simulations and base labs, recording educational resources and supporting simulation-based assessments.
Complete individual Professional Development plan throughout the academic year (to be discussed and approved annually with respective Manager).
Overall, provide innovative instructional concepts and techniques to facilitate all clinician learning, pulling from expert backgrounds and training (CCP, RN, RRT), while providing positive and safe learning spaces for all colleagues and learners.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary education in a relevant field as a Critical Care Paramedic, Advanced Care Flight Paramedic, Registered Nurse (Critical Care/Emergency), or Respiratory Therapy.
Minimum of five years of independent practice in a related health care field (Paramedic, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy).
2 years’ educational experience in teaching health professionals.
Specific education and experience in adult education, or health care simulation education.
Experience in the use of low and medium simulation equipment.
Maintenance of Professional Certification/Clinical Activity (including Paramedics, through Base Hospital certification).
Knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of adult education in various environments using a variety of media including simulation.
Knowledge of the ambulance system in the Province of Ontario; specifically, the relationships between the MOH and Base Hospitals.
Completion of Indigenous Cultural Safety Training.
Strong knowledge of MS Suite and various audio/visual equipment set up.
Assets but not required:
Bachelor’s degree, Graduate Education/Master’s degree.
Emergency Medical Responder or Emergency First Responder Certification.
Simulation & Debriefing Education/Experience.
CPR, ACLS, PALS, NRP.
Prior experience designing, coordinating, and delivering programs.
Medical Quality Assurance / CQI experience.
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 HR@ornge.ca.
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.
