Librarian (Research Literacy Facilitator)

Project Based Contract

This contract opportunity is for a facilitator to deliver Introduction to Research in Critical Care Paramedicine as part of an upcoming master’s-level project. The position involves 30 hours of live virtual and asynchronous online learning, plus any necessary preparation time.

Fanshawe Corporate Training Solutions

Fanshawe Corporate Training Solutions (CTS) is the workforce development and industry training division of Fanshawe College. We partner with employers, government, industry associations, Indigenous organizations, community agencies and post-secondary institutions to develop skills training and workforce innovation strategies that respond to labour market needs. Through national curriculum initiatives, competency-based microcredentials and complex projects involving multiple partners, CTS develops scalable learning solutions that strengthen workforce capacity across Canada.

Position Summary The Librarian (Research Literacy Facilitator) will deliver Introduction to Research in Critical Care Paramedicine to graduate-level learners, introducing the foundations of scholarly and applied research in health and emergency medical contexts. Through live virtual instruction and asynchronous online learning, the facilitator helps learners locate and evaluate scholarly literature, critically appraise research, understand research ethics and apply evidence to advanced clinical and professional decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

- Facilitate 6 hours of live virtual instruction and support 24 hours of asynchronous online learning for graduate-level learners in critical care paramedicine.
- Introduce foundational scholarly and applied research methods relevant to health and emergency medical practice.




- Guide learners in locating and evaluating scholarly literature using Fanshawe College’s library systems and specialized health and emergency medicine resources.
- Develop learners’ ability to critically appraise research evidence and assess its relevance to advanced clinical and professional practice.
- Facilitate the application of evidence-based practice and knowledge translation principles to critical care paramedicine decision-making.
- Introduce research ethics and governance, including the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2) and the role of a Research Ethics Board (REB).
- Prepare learners to participate in applied, practice-based or scholarly research and communicate research-informed perspectives effectively.

Qualifications

- A PhD or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS).
- Demonstrated expertise in research literacy, scholarly literature searching and the evaluation of academic sources.
- Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods, critical appraisal, knowledge translation and evidence-based practice.
- Familiarity with scholarly resources and research relevant to health sciences, emergency medicine or related clinical fields, would be a definite asset.
- Knowledge of research ethics involving human participants, including the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2) and Research Ethics Board (REB) processes.




- Experience facilitating learning for adult or graduate-level audiences and connecting research concepts to advanced professional practice.
- Ability to facilitate live virtual instruction and support graduate-level learning in an asynchronous online workplace.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with the Fanshawe CTS project team.

Ready to Apply? If you are ready to strengthen our student experience and contribute to something bigger, we would love to hear from you. Fanshawe College uses Workday to manage recruitment and hiring processes.

While transcripts and/or trade credentials may not be required for the interview, verification of applicable qualifications and certifications will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Accommodation

Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs.

Land Acknowledgement

Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those with the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Pay: From $64.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON

📌 Librarian (London)
🏢 Fanshawe CTS
📍 London