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Program Coordinator, Health Care Assistant Program Permanent The Program Coordinator is responsible for the design, development, organization, promotion, implementation and evaluation of one or more specific programs within Langara College Continuing Studies (CS). Responsibilities include identifying learning needs of students, analysing and utilizing market trends, seeking input from external content experts and relevant internal sources; recruiting and selecting instructors and other pertinent personnel, and inputting course and instructor data into the College computer system. Coordinates the development of individual programs and courses, and designs programs and courses in consultation with a wide variety of interested parties including internal management, external community, and advisory committees. Contributes to the operational direction of the program area including identifying target market, creating marketing plans, etc. Constantly researching new trends and must be quick to adapt and respond to unpredictable shifts in priorities and regular critical deadlines. Prepares and submits course descriptions and instructor data for the program database and catalogue. Assists in the development of promotional materials and advertising plans. Recommends the continuation, expansion, deletion and revision of course offerings based upon evaluation data and financial viability. Reviews curriculum and makes necessary changes with assistance from appropriate College personnel to ensure educational quality. Responds to student complaints about course, course content, or instructor and has the ability to refund or give free courses to students as required.



Manages the recruitment, orientation, supervision, and development of CS staff : Supervises and directs the work of CS instructors (contractors). Provides orientation, trains, evaluates and provides guidance for instructors and other employees. Orients them to the administrative functions of their specific program area. Provides information and resources to current and prospective students, faculty, and the general public regarding the specific program offered : As the main point of contact for program area, provides new and current students, staff and the general public with timely and accurate information regarding the specific CS program being offered, specific admission requirements, registration policies and procedures, graduation and student services provided. Prepares and manages program budget for specific program area(s) according to established policy and procedures: Identifies learning needs of students by keeping current with adult learners related to the program area, consulting with adult education experts or related practitioners, and researching and continuing professional development in adult education. Analyzes and utilizes market trends by keeping current with content area; consulting with content experts or industry leaders or practitioners; and researching labour market studies, employment projections, consumer attitude shifts,



market segment characteristics and marketing strategies. Seeks input from external content experts and relevant internal sources. Assists in the assessment of community needs for specific programs or courses by maintaining close liaison with appropriate College departments and community organizations. Attends professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading skilled literature in the related technical field. Serves on community, College and CS committees as required. Assists in recruiting community and industry leaders to serve as volunteers on Program Advisory Committee. Assists with special events as required including graduation ceremonies, information sessions, job fairs, or CS workshops. Performs routine data entry, prepares/collects/compiles reports, and maintains records/documents as required: Composes, enters and edits course and instructor data into the College computer system. Collects and compiles relevant data. Performs other duties/projects as required. Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners, evidenced by one of the following: Minimum two years of full-time Canadian nursing experience (1 year = 1,400 hours) Knowledge of the Canadian health care system and interdisciplinary team roles Experience working with older adults with complex health needs Experience or orientation in home support, assisted living, or multi-level/complex care settings Required Education And Training Completion of Indigenous cultural safety and humility training (e.g., San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training or equivalent) Completion of the Health Care Assistant Practice in BC course (LearningHub) Previous instructor experience in health or human services education Post-second

📌 Program Coordinator, Health Care Assistant Program (Canada)
🏢 Langara College
📍 Canada