POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the

Manager,Professional

Development(PS),the Education Coordinator (PS)workscollaboratively with

Paramedic Servicesleadership.

Responsible for providing educational leadership and training toassiststaff in performance of their duties as they relate to the provision of patient-centered care and IPAC requirementsin accordance withparamedic standards and the Ambulance Act.

The Education Coordinator willassesslearning needs, plan, design, develop,deliver,evaluateandreportstafflearning and development programsfor Paramedics Services.

The individualensuresconsistent education delivery inconsiderationof safety,bestpractices,and

Ministryof Healthcompliance requirements.

Participate in researchandspecial projectsasrequired. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority) Learning and Development Functions: Research, plan, design, develop curriculum,and deliver learning plans, modules,and evaluations,for staffin accordance withapplicableguidelines,regulations,legislation,policiesand procedures.

Design, develop, deliver,and evaluate training programs and materialsfor

Paramedicsand

Operations Supervisors Work with the Scheduling Department to ensure all active paramedics attend required training sessions.

Track attendance at training sessions and amend staff schedules asrequired.

Ensure training environmentsremainproductive andrespectful, managing staff behavior asrequired.

Regularlyupdatetraining manuals and materials to reflect practice, program,and legislative changes.

Conduct needs analysis with multiple stakeholders to assessappropriate trainingproducts and contracts for service andmakerecommendations to

Paramedics Services operations.

Seek cost-effective expertise within the local community to meet pre-determined training needs.

Act as a coach to staff providing individual support as requested orrequired, and support staff learning while doing operational shifts or attending stations and hospitals.

Provide training and support to Paramedic Coaches and Preceptors.

Create and deliver personalized education plans for staff that are returning to practice.

Coordinate training sessions and set up training rooms and equipment asrequired.

Oversee and deliver the In-House CPR Program, ensuring compliance with Ministry of Health recommendations and Heart and Stroke Guidelines Work collaboratively with the Program Coordinatorof Employee Experienceto develop and deliver training and evaluation materialsto Student Transition to Employment Program (STEP) students and new paramedic staff during onboarding.

Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate training programs and materials for QCP Fire Departments.

Regularly onboard QCP Acting Trainers and provide support and training to ensure the education delivered to our QCP departments is consistent and of the highest quality.

This may occur during evenings and weekends.

Schedule Acting Trainers to meet program needs.

Coordinatevehicle availabilitywith Fleet and Operationsfor educational purposes.

Participatein the delivery of education to QCP firefighters, asrequired(may occur during evenings and weekends) 2.

Evaluation, Reporting,and Research Activities: Research and implementappropriate toolsto evaluate the effectiveness of training programs;prepare summary reports on participant feedback; make recommendations or revisions, asrequired.

Complete special projects associated with thedepartmentand other training, research,andcommunications.

Utilize the online learning management system and report on education attendance and completion rates to management.





Support Professional Practice and Operations by completing clinical reviews as requested.

Educate andmonitormodified staff who are assigned to the department to conduct peer auditing.

Collaborate with Principal Investigators for clinical trials to ensure adequate education and support for paramedicsparticipatingin the trials.

Monitor compliance and support in the collection of data asrequired.

Support the implementation of new Patient Care Modelsby creatingappropriate educationand resources for paramedics.

Meet regularly with external stakeholders that oversee our alternate destination locations to provide ongoing evaluation and implement system improvements.

Collaborate with HSIP to ensuretimelyandaccurate

Ministry reporting is achieved.

Monitor the Narcotics Tracking program and conductregularreconciliation activities.

Audit andobserve

Quality Care Program firefighter documentation and/or care delivery for compliance with the Medical Directives.

Provide quarterly audit reports to QCP Fire Departments.

Track variancesidentifiedin QCP auditing and reportthese variancesto the Manager of PD and the Medical Director. 3.

Liaison, Communication,and Customer Service Activities: Promoteeffective communication and public relations andworkin co-operation with internal andexternal staff, management,andvendors.

Act as division lead for staffonboardingliaising with

Paramedics Servicesoperationsandhuman resourcesasrequired.

Act asarepresentativeof the Employee Experience team,andparticipateinvarious internal and external committees, task forces and focus groups.

Liaisewithall

Countyof

Simcoedepartments,Ministryof

Health(MOH),hospitals,communitycollegesandotherorganizations.

Provide training programs and presentations to ensure alignment with services and programsacrossthedivision.

Build effective relationships with front-line paramedics to promote skilled growth and development.

Ensure thatthe servicesprovided meet customer service standards.

Collaboratewith

Municipal

Fire

Departments to support QCP department onboarding,annual educationrequirementsandongoing quality assurance.

FacillitaeQCP quarterly Chief meetings tomaintaincommunication channels, provide program updates and strengthen collaboration.

Collaborate with the Base Hospital program to ensure paramedicsmaintaincertification and complete mandatory education. 4.

Other Duties: Maintain current knowledge of applicable professional practice standards, and adult learning and development principles.

Maintenance and operation of the Paramedic Simulation Labto ensure a functional, organized, and supportive learning environment for staff.

Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the

Ambulance

Act, and their regulations in performing duties in a safe manner and follows all County of Simcoe Healthand

Safety policies, procedures and legislation.

Maintains the highest standards of professionalism and adheres to the highest standards of practice for areas of responsibility and related issues.

Comply with provincial and county occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.





Maintain confidentiality and privacy of information as per The Municipal Freedom of Information Protection and Privacy Act (MFIPPA), The Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and in accordance with County of Simcoe Policies and Procedures.

Other related duties may be assigned, as requested and as required, including redeployment in emergency situations. CORPORATE COMPETENCIES Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability in our corporate competencies: Acts with the Customer in Mind Ensures Accountability Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes Collaborates Communicates with Impact Is Resilient EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION Current Certification as aParamedic.

Meet all qualifications set out by theMOHand the Ambulance Act.

Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is less than six (6) months old at time of hire.

Certificate and/or other Infection Control education are considered an asset.

Proof of annual CPR certificationrequired.

Maintenance of Heart and Stroke CPR Instructor status.

As a condition of employment, candidatesare required tosubmitdocumented results of TB testing, as per Public Health requirements.

Must haveownreliable vehicle and valid ClassFLicense. EXPERIENCE Minimumthree (3)years

Paramedicfrontlineexperience.

Minimum two (2) years teaching experiencein health careenvironmentincludingprogram design, development and evaluation.

Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver & evaluate training programs and services.

Excellent problem solving & instructional/presentation skills.

Knowledge of the legislation,guidelines and regulations as they relate to the position and responsibilities of the Paramedic Services sector.

Knowledge of anddemonstratedability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication,teamwork, initiative/self-management, accountability,flexibilityand adaptability.

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability using a variety of learning medium such as electronic presentation format and technologies, integrated multimedia and on-line learning technologies, video conferencing and in-house classroom design.

Analytical, research, planning, co-ordination,and project management skills withthe abilityto work independently.

Ability to deal cooperatively and effectively with all levels of staff, unions/employee/client groups and ability to foster cooperative/collaborative working relationships. EFFORT Some physical effortisrequiredwhen transporting equipment,setting up trainingsessions, and when lifting/moving patients.

Mental concentrationisrequiredwhenplanning,developing,and delivering training sessions. WORKING CONDITIONS Regular office environment.

Monthly frontline shifts providing patient care in a variety of unpredictable environmentswhich may include inclement weatherand road conditions, exposure to various conditions of noxiousodoursand bodily fluids, exposure to highly stressful and emotional situations when dealing withpatientsin crisisand may be exposed to verbal abuse situations when treatingpatients.

Requirement to travel within Simcoe County.

Requirementto travel to off-site locations ina timelyand efficient manner, asrequired.

May berequiredto respond outside of working hours in emergenciesin accordance withthe Divisional Emergency Response Planor to support QCP Trainers on a rotational basis.

Ability to work remotely ifrequired.

Salary Grade Union Non Union Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

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📌 Education Coordinator - Paramedic Services (Barrie)
🏢 Simcoe County
📍 Barrie