Resuscitation Program Specialist – AB, SK Remote

Position: Resuscitation Program Specialist – AB, SK - 12 Month Contract (Remote)
Who We Are   At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke.
We believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it’s embedded in our values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. We are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please visit our website.
The opportunity   This is a fully remote 12-month contract role. Candidates can live anywhere in Alberta or Saskatchewan provided they have access to a car. Travel within AB/Sask may be required based on business needs.
Reporting to the Resuscitation Program Manager (AB, NWT, SK), the Regional Resuscitation Program Specialist plays a critical role in bringing their knowledge of our network and our programs to advance our relationships and deepen our engagement with a diverse network of instructors, training institutions/organizations and other stakeholders. This role supports Heart & Stroke’s mission to advance and enhance emergency cardiovascular care and first aid training and education throughout Canada.

The incumbent does this by helping us “Own the Market” – meaning we are both seen as the leader and de facto choice for employers and healthcare providers who are seeking to advance their cardiovascular emergency response programs.
The Specialist supports the Resuscitation Program Manager in building and supporting Heart & Stroke’s resuscitation training network by managing relationships with instructors and partners, ensuring program quality and compliance, and helping grow and strengthen the network. The role combines stakeholder engagement, program coordination, and data-driven insights to support consistent, high-quality delivery of resuscitations programs across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
The role uses data, reporting, and stakeholder feedback to monitor performance, inform decisions, and support continuous improvement. Working collaboratively within a matrix organization, the Specialist shares regional insights, contributes knowledge, and partners with internal teams to advance broader organizational goals and ensure aligned, consistent program execution.
This role collaborates with internal teams – both within Resuscitation Program and the broader Heart & Stroke – to ensure open dialog and an exchange of information take place, acting as a liaison between the training network and our team. They uphold our Guidelines by enforcing compliance with our policies and standards and may be called on to represent Heart & Stroke at provincial meetings, events, conferences and other activities, as appropriate.
How You Will Make An Impact Every Day   External stakeholder engagement and relationship management     Support the RPM in building and maintaining strong, effective relationships with regional partners to ensure successful adoption, delivery, and sustainability of resuscitation programs.
Support the RPM in identifying business development opportunities with new and existing regional partners.
Proactively build, maintain, and strengthen trusted working relationships with instructors, instructor trainers, training institutions, and…