Senior Academic Officer

SENIOR ACADEMIC OFFICER
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Strong. Proud. Uplifting.
At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.
We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.
Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.
The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total reward package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.
Uplifting Your Career at Ornge   This is a rare opportunity to build something truly unprecedented.
At Ornge, we’re in the midst of launching Canada’s first Graduate Degree Program of Critical Care Paramedicine program, a groundbreaking graduate degree that will help define the future of advanced paramedic practice, critical care transport, and healthcare education across Ontario and Canada.
As our Senior Academic Officer, you will play a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life.
Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer and serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, you will provide the academic leadership, regulatory expertise, and strategic vision needed to guide the development, approval, launch, and long-term success of this first of its kind program.
You will leverage your previous experience developing and implementing degree-level programs to guide Ornge through one of the most significant academic initiatives in its history.
This is more than an academic leadership role. It is an opportunity to influence executive decision making, shape organizational strategy, and help establish the foundation for a new era of graduate healthcare education. Drawing on your experience navigating academic and program standards set by the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES) and the Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB), you will help position Ornge as a leading degree-granting institution and a recognized innovator in healthcare education.
Supported by an established and experienced education team, you will build upon existing strengths while leading the evolution of Ornge's academic enterprise.
The impact of your work will extend far beyond Ornge. You will help shape the future of critical care paramedicine education, advance research and scholarly activity, and contribute to a legacy that influences healthcare professionals, patients, and healthcare systems across Ontario and Canada.

Position Title:

Senior Academic Officer
Department/Section:  Clinical Affairs
Employment Status:  Contract Full Time, 2-Years,
* Potential to become permanent full-time
Targeted Hiring Range:  $142,176-$168,834
Salary Range:  $142,176-$195,492
Work Mode:  Hybrid (3 Days In-Office Per Week), Periodic Travel Required to Thunder Bay, ON
Existing Vacancy:  Yes

Location:

5310 Explorer Drive, Mississauga
Hours of Work:  37.5 Hours/Week;
Monday-Friday
Posting Open Date:  Friday September 4, 2026
Posting Close Date:  Sunday September 20th, 2026
Key Accountabilities   Executive Leadership and Strategic Advisory
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Medical Officer and Executive Leadership Team on academic strategy, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, program development, research, and future growth opportunities.
Provide expert guidance on higher education governance, PEQAB requirements, Ministry standards, and degree-granting institution best practices.
Influence organizational decisions related to academic programming, partnerships, research, innovation, and long-term educational strategy.
Present recommendations, progress updates, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership and governance bodies.
Champion Ornge's vision as a leading academic institution for critical care paramedicine education.
Academic Leadership and Graduate's Degree Program Development     Lead…