After completing his Advanced Care Paramedic studies at SAIT, Jason worked for the City of Calgary as a paramedic for 20 years. Furthering his education with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Athabasca, majoring in Biology and Chemistry, Jason’s goal was to join SAIT as an instructor. Balancing his teaching career with continued work as a paramedic for a small rural hospital keeps Jason connected to the industry and expands on the experiences he can draw from while educating tomorrow’s workforce.
Jason has shared his unique perspective on the job through his love of photography and has been published in national and international trade publications. He’s encouraged by the industry’s ability to adapt and grow in new areas to support community care initiatives and services, and he believes paramedics play a vital role in establishing and maintaining trust in healthcare practitioners.
“If I wasn’t working in emergency medical services, I would probably be a very bad mechanic. I enjoy working on cars and learning by throwing caution to the wind and diving in — making mistakes is part of the process.”
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.