Quality Assurance and Training Officer for Emergency Prehospital Services Posting 2026-014 - NRBHSS

The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS), incorporated under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement 

(section 15) as well as the Act respecting health services and social services, covers the entire territory located north of the 55th parallel. 

Its mission is to adapt health and social services programs to the population’s needs and the region’s realities and to ensure efficient 

organization of the resources made available to the Nunavik region.

The regional board seeks to fill the following permanent job position:

Quality assurance and training officer for emergency prehospital services

Posting 2026-014

MANAGEMENT AND DEPARTMENT:

DIRECTORATE OF PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING, #41008 – PRE HOSPITAL SERVICES

DESCRIPTION

Under the responsibility of the assistant clinical director sector and under the supervision of a planning, 

programming and research officer from the emergency prehospital services, emergency measures, and civil 

security team, the person in this position works on the continuous improvement of the quality of services 

provided by the various stakeholders in emergency prehospital services (EPS). This person plays an important 

role in ensuring access to and the safe delivery of services provided by first responders in Nunavik.

They demonstrate leadership in developing best practices in their field.

The person’s mandate is to promote the development of a true safety culture and continuous improvement in 

emergency prehospital services, particularly by supporting our community partners.

Through effective communication and transformational leadership, the person fosters innovation, creativity, and 

the pursuit of excellence in the continuous improvement of processes to support the organization’s priorities in 

emergency prehospital services.

Your responsibilities also include:

• Review and follow up on interventions carried out by first responders;

• Collaborate in the design, revision and adaptation of training content; 

• Provide training to various responders; 

• Participate in the development, implementation, application and evaluation of emergency prehospital 

services programs;

• Collaborate with the EPS team in identifying ways to achieve set objectives; 

• Participate in DMR/CAQF and other national tables related to its mandate.

The successful candidate will:

• Work closely with the service planning and programming team to achieve quality assurance and prehospital 

service organization objectives; 

• Maintain close relations with the Regional Medical Director (DMR), SPU as well as with key MSSS players in 

relation to the mandate;

• Be available for special missions in relation to local service disruptions in the territory's communities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) in Paramedic or prehospital emergency care from a school 

recognized by the appropriate ministry; 

• Have successfully completed the First Responder Trainer training program issued by the MSSS;

• Hold a paramedic status card under the National Ambulance Technician Workforce Registry and CPR and 

MDSA instructor certification;

• For candidates who are beneficiaries of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, a combination of 

relevant experience and training may be considered;

• Proficiency in at least two of the three languages spoken in the region: Inuktitut, English or French;

• Be available to travel across the territory 10 to 12 stays of approximately one week to provide training to local 

first responder teams or for specific missions;

• 5 years' work experience as a paramedic/prehospital emergency care is desirable;

• Experience in a quality assurance function is considered an asset;

• ACLS, ATLS, AMLS, EPC, PHTLS or TCCC certifications are an asset;

• Good understanding of the socio-cultural context of Nunavik and Inuit culture is considered an asset.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork skills;

• Analysis and problem solving;

• Decision-making skills and initiative;

• Good communication skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Interviews will potentially be conducted during the week of March 2, 2026;

• Home base: Assignment primarily based in the North (add city name if needed). Residence in the North is 

prioritized; however, teleworking from the South is possible depending on operational needs. Please note 

that travel to the North may be required depending on training activities.

Candidates who are beneficiaries of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement shall receive priority.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Status permanent full-time position;

• Day shift;

• Salary according to the conditions of the MSSS and the qualifications of the candidate ($28.19/h to $41.91/h).

Northern benefits: Employees who settle in Nunavik can benefit from a variety of bonuses, including a retention 

bonus, a remoteness bonus and a cost-of-living bonus. For those hired more than 50 km from Kuujjuaq,

low-cost housing is offered, along with reimbursement of moving and storage costs. In addition, annual personal 

trips from Kuujjuaq to the hiring point and other benefits.

For more information on our services and our region, we invite you to consult the Nunavik Regional Board of 

Health and Social Services website at: https://nrbhss.ca/en.

Employees of the health and social services network are potentially eligible for the northern leave without 

pay.

Interested candidates can send their CV between February 13 and February 27, 2026, to the attention of:

Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services

Human Resources

P.O. Box 900, Kuujjuaq, Quebec J0M 1C0

drh.Recrutement-Recruitment.rr17@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

P.O. BOX 900, KUUJJUAQ (QUEBEC) J0M 1C0

TEL: 1-844-964-2244 / 819 964-2222 FAX: 819 964-2888