Who We Are

St. John Ambulance, British Columbia & Yukon (SJA BCY) is a profit-for-purpose ‘mission-led enterprise’ committed to empowering safer communities through first aid leadership. SJA BCY is part of the federated St. John Ambulance organization in Canada, which is represented from coast to coast. We are privileged to be part of an organization with over 900 years of service to humanity. Today, SJA BCY is a market leader in the development and delivery of first aid courses, first aid products and we support first aid in communities through our 2000 plus volunteers.

The Opportunity

We're currently seeking a First Aid Instructor to join our team at our Prince George branch. In this role, you will have the opportunity to teach community members about the importance of first aid. You are a detail-oriented and organized individual who will be responsible for instructing courses as required and evaluating course exams. You will ensure that all duties and responsibilities are completed accurately and delivered with high quality, in a timely and professional manner. This includes ensuring a quality image conveyed by St. John Ambulance BC & Yukon, at all times, and consistently and effectively communicating the St. John Ambulance vision.

Responsibilities

• Represent St. John Ambulance in a positive and professional manner;
• Instruct General/OFA courses as scheduled;
• Instruct other WorkSafeBC and St. John Ambulance Courses, as required;
• Evaluate St. John Ambulance course exams or be trained as an examiner;
• Promote the sale of St. John Ambulance training courses and products;
• Maintain and clean first aid classrooms, equipment, and supplies;
• Conduct mall displays/tradeshows, as required; and
• Travel to other branches to instruct courses, if needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to create a comfortable environment where people can learn and feel relaxed enough to ask questions;
• Confident in speaking to groups of people and demonstrating first aid skills and protocols;
• Passionate about first aid and passing on the knowledge to others;
• Able to maintain professionalism and provide constructive feedback to students;
• Comfortable with using a computer (for example, PowerPoint) for course delivery and other related administrative tasks;
• Ability to travel out of town on short notice;
• Ability to work independently and on occasional weekend/evening; and
• Previous teaching experience is an asset.
• Minimum 18 years-old
• Have held an intermediate or higher-level certificate for a minimum of two years
• Minimum 1 year experience as a first aider at the intermediate level or higher

Why Join SJA BCY?

• Competitive compensation package and a commitment to creating a growth environment for everyone on our team; and
• An opportunity to work in a historic and impactful organization that saves people’s lives.

SJA BCY is a welcoming and collaborative organization. We welcome diversity in our organization and qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Experience:

• first aid: 1 year (required)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person