First Aid Instructor (To Garner Applications)

Faculty Appointment Types Part-time Job Summary

The College of New Caledonia has a need for part-time instructors, at various locations and times, to teach First Aid offered through Community & Continuing Education. This role is ideal for an experienced First Aid instructor looking to add to their existing schedule.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who can do more than simply work through course material. Our ideal instructor knows how to deliver First Aid training whether it is Basic FA, Intermediate FA or Advanced FA fun, practical and engaging.

You should be comfortable working with different personalities and workplace groups and know how to keep participants involved throughout the day.

Successful candidates will deliver theory and practical components and evaluate student progress.

Skills & Qualifications

Education & Professional Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in education, health sciences, or a related field is preferred (or an equivalent combination of education and instructional experience).
• Current Red Cross First Aid Instructor Certification
• Three (3) years’ experience
• Experience facilitating adult learning in classroom, practical, or blended learning environments.
• Familiarity with instructional standards, learner assessment, thorough evaluation, and ability to maintain accurate training records.
• Delivery of training that reflects current industry standards and best practices.

Instructional & Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to instruct, mentor, and support learners in a professional and engaging learning environment.
• Strong time management and classroom management skills with the ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learner needs.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback, encourage learner participation, and promote student success.
• Comfortable collaborating with staff to support program delivery and continuous improvement.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders.
• Clear, confident, and supportive communication style, both verbal and written.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond professionally to questions or concerns.

Operational & Personal Competencies:

• High level of professionalism and reliability, with consistent punctuality, accountability, and appropriate conduct in all workplace and instructional settings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and ensure thorough preparation for training delivery.
• Excellent time management skills, able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage administrative responsibilities effectively, including maintaining documentation, completing required reports, tracking attendance or training records.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Professional and approachable, with the ability to foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
• You will be part of a team committed to advancing the vision, mission, and goals of the College, and to supporting the aspirations of our learners and communities.

Salary $66.42 - $73.58 Commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience Location Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Quesnel, Vanderhoof CNC Campus Prince George Province BC Country Canada Department Community & Continuing Education

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

26-138FP

Employee Group

Faculty

Desired Start Date

Position end date (if sessional or part-time)

03/31/2027

Additional Appointment Details

This posting is intended to identify potential instructors for all three levels of first aid (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced), as well as the locations where they are available to teach courses.

The college does not offer first aid courses in Prince George.

Posting Competition Status

Accepting Applications

Open Date

10/16/2026

Screening/Close Date

03/31/2027

Remain Open Until Filled

No

Special Instruction/Details to Applicant

Note to Applicants for faculty postings:

The College of New Caledonia has a Faculty Database that we use to search all submitted resumes to find faculty with the appropriate qualifications we are looking for. If you would like to be considered for instructional work that you are qualified for, please send your resumes (in MS Word, see note below) and certifications to [email protected] indicating this submission is for the Faculty Database. Thank you for your interest in instructing at CNC.

Note: Please be aware that your resume MUST be in MS Word (.doc or .docx), in order for our database to perform an accurate search. Other documents like certifications, reference letters, etc. can be submitted as either PDFs or image documents (.rtf, .rtx, .txt).