Program Manager
Your Opportunity:
The Manager, Learning & Development EMS is a key leadership role in EMS and reports directly to the Director of Learning & Development (L&D). This position is responsible and accountable for providing the direction, leadership and organization over the activities of the area in support of the vision, mission and business plan of Alberta Health Services. These activities will also include the integration of various resources to carry out these activities EMS L&D is part of the EMS Clinical Compliance, Training and Standards (CCTS) division. This position is accountable for overseeing the planning, coordination, implementation, evaluation and delivery of zone and EMS province-wide comprehensive initiatives and projects. This position works closely with the areas of EMS Quality and Patient Safety, EMS Systems Performance and Innovation, as well as EMS Clinical Operations. In addition, this position is required to be directly involved with the delivery of clinical education in the North zone.
Description:
The successful candidate will be able to: Provide direction and leadership for a variety of zone and provincial teams whose work impacts the delivery of clinical training. Lead projects that have direct impact to EMS training and patient care. Maintain clinical exposure by participating in regular ride-alongs. Deliver and develop training such as simulation, clinical support, Medical Control Protocol skills training, and other training as required. Provide supervision to zone and provincial clinical educators based on direct reporting and portfolio reporting. Travel as required. Deliver training to staff in a classroom and simulation setting. Provide feedback to staff in a professional manner. Collaborate with other zone Managers with various projects.
- Classification: Program Manager
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Emergency Medical Services - Learning & Development
- Primary Location: EMS Edmonton Zone
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Within North Zone
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-JUL-2025
- Date Available: 01-SEP-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 40
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.17
- Maximum Salary: $75.70
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
University Certificate, Diploma or Degree in related field (Adult education, Leadership, Management etc.) Advanced Care Paramedics or equivalent (RN, RT e.g.). Experience and/or education in Adult Education. Experience and/or education in project management. A clinical background and understanding of EMS are essential to this position in order to provide context for the breadth and scope of pre-hospital medical care in Alberta.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and/or education in curriculum development and instructional design. Instructor certification in CPR, ACLS, PALS, ITLS, NRP, ACLS-EP an asset (as well as provider certification). Five years or more clinical experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic (or equivalent) is preferred. Experience with simulation an asset. Experience with quality assurance an asset. Excellent communication, mentoring and coaching skills. Experience with online training development.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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