Candidate Biographies

Karly Jones

Submitted October 8, 2026

My name is Karly Jones, and I am seeking your support for election to the Board. I live and work in Kamloops as a paramedic educator, clinician, wife, and mother of two. Throughout my career, I have been committed to serving both the public and the paramedic profession, and I believe my experience, leadership, and dedication will allow me to effectively represent the interests of our members at the Board level.

I have been a licensed paramedic in British Columbia since 1992. Over the past three decades, I have worked in communities across the province, including Mackenzie, Bear Lake, Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Kamloops and Kelowna air operations. These experiences have provided me with a strong understanding of the diverse challenges and opportunities faced by paramedics working in rural, remote, and urban settings. They have also reinforced my appreciation for the important work performed by paramedics every day.

Education and professional development have been central to my career. I have worked as an Occupational First Aid instructor and evaluator, a Canadian Red Cross Instructor Trainer, and a sessional instructor with the Justice Institute of British Columbia. Since 2006, I have worked within the Clinical Education department (Learning) of BC Ambulance Service, helping develop and deliver educational programs that support paramedics throughout British Columbia. I have been involved in major practice changes, scope expansions, and provincial training initiatives that have contributed to the advancement of paramedicine and improved patient care.

My work has allowed me to collaborate extensively with the Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board. Through education development, program approvals, licensing requirements, and regulatory processes, I have gained a thorough understanding of the standards that support safe, ethical, and effective paramedic practice. I firmly believe that strong governance and meaningful professional advocacy are both essential to supporting practitioners while ensuring public confidence in our profession.

More recently, I have had the privilege of serving as an EMALB examiner, assisting in the development of provincial examination resources, and contributing as an expert witness during investigations. These experiences have broadened my understanding of regulation, accountability, and the responsibilities associated with professional self-governance. They have also strengthened my commitment to ensuring that paramedics have knowledgeable and experienced representation in decision-making processes.

Throughout my career, I have worked to build relationships, encourage collaboration, and promote constructive dialogue. I believe effective Board members must listen carefully, respect differing perspectives, and focus on solutions that benefit both members and the profession. My background provides a unique combination of frontline experience, educational leadership, and regulatory knowledge that I believe will be valuable in supporting the Board\\\'s work.

I am proud to have received both the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the Exemplary Service Award. While these recognitions are meaningful, the greatest privilege of my career has been supporting paramedics and helping strengthen our profession.

If elected, I will be a strong, informed, and approachable voice for the membership. I will advocate for professional growth, transparency, collaboration, and the continued advancement of paramedicine in British Columbia. It would be an honor to serve on the Board and represent the interests of our members with integrity, professionalism, dedication, and respect.

Sandeep Singh Herar

Submitted September 11, 2026

Sandeep Herar was born in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1987 and has built his career around patient care, clinical practice, and the education and development of paramedics. Sandeep is a Primary Care Paramedic with British Columbia Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), currently working in the Clinical Hub as a Secondary Triage Clinician. In this role, he draws on his clinical experience and knowledge to support patients through remote assessment and help determine the most appropriate pathway for their care. His work has provided him with a broad perspective on patient needs, clinical decision-making, and the delivery of emergency health services. Alongside his clinical practice, Sandeep has developed a strong commitment to paramedic education. He is an instructor for BCEHS, teaching New Employee Orientation, cardiac arrest courses, and scope expansion education. Through these instructional roles, he contributes to the preparation and ongoing development of paramedics, helping ensure that practitioners have the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to provide safe and effective patient care. Sandeep's contributions to paramedic education have been recognized, reflecting his dedication to supporting the professional growth of others and strengthening the quality of care provided within the paramedic profession. He believes that education, mentorship, accountability, and continuous professional development are fundamental to maintaining high standards within healthcare. His experience working both directly in patient care and in education has given him an appreciation for the importance of professional standards, clinical competence, and maintaining public confidence in the paramedic profession. He values thoughtful decision-making, collaboration, and a fair and consistent approach to professional practice. Outside of his professional life, Sandeep enjoys cycling, playing hockey, and swimming. Staying active provides him with an important balance to his clinical and educational responsibilities. Sandeep is committed to contributing positively to the paramedic profession and supporting the continued development of safe, competent, and professional practitioners across British Columbia.

Landon Graham James

Submitted September 9, 2026

My name is Landon James, and I am an Advanced Care Paramedic working full-time in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside at Station 248. I am seeking re-election as your EMALB Representative.

I believe I continue to bring strong value to this role through my many years of experience in professional regulation, leadership, and education, as well as the knowledge and relationships I have developed during my first term. Over the past two years, I have worked to bring a strong understanding of paramedic practice and the realities facing EMAs into the work of the Board, while supporting fair, effective, and accountable regulation.

One of my major priorities has been legislative and regulatory reform. This has involved numerous meetings, discussions, and formal proposals with government, including the Minister and Ministry staff. Over the past two years, we have seen steady progress toward improving the legislative and regulatory framework under which EMAs in British Columbia practice. I am encouraged by the progress that has been made, but this work is not yet complete, and I intend to continue contributing to it and see it through.

A second area of focus has been improving the efficiency, transparency, and fairness of EMALB processes. I have initiated several projects designed to help complaints and other regulatory matters move forward more quickly while maintaining procedural fairness. This has included improving early notification to EMAs when concerns arise, developing a tracking website for Board operations, and ensuring that an appropriate clinical perspective is incorporated into the investigation and decision-making process.

Finally, I have spent a significant portion of my term refining the EMA licensing examination process. Drawing on my background in education and program design, all EMR and PCP examination scenarios have been rewritten, marking rubrics have been rebalanced, and new processes have been introduced to improve consistency among examiners. Regular review and statistical analysis of examination results by scenario now helps identify potentially unfair scenarios and supports evidence-informed changes. This work is being expanded, where appropriate, to the ACP and CCP licensing levels this fall.

My work is not yet finished. While these are three of my major areas of focus, several other projects and initiatives remain underway. Our three-member Board is currently leading a period of development and modernization unlike anything we have seen in decades. I would welcome the opportunity to maintain that momentum, see these initiatives through, and continue contributing to this important work.

I remain available to members with any current EMALB questions or concerns at landon.james@gov.bc.ca, and I welcome any questions about my candidacy or re-election, either before or during Convention.

Shelby Ann Weber

Submitted September 9, 2026

Dear Members, I’m Shelby Weber, and I currently serve as your Women’s Advocacy Director. The Provincial Executive Committee appointed me for the remainder of this term, and I hope to continue in the role following our 2026 Convention. I’ve been a paramedic with BCEHS since 2014 and currently work as an ACP out of Station 267 in North Langley. Emergency services have always been a big part of my life. I come from a family with nurses, paramedics and firefighters, so I grew up with a good understanding of what this kind of work asks of people and their families. Outside of work, I’m a mom to a busy four-year-old boy, married to a fellow shift worker, and then fill the rest of my time being a CrossFit athlete and coach. Like a lot of women in our profession, I know what it feels like to juggle shift work, family, training, career goals and everything else that comes along with life. That’s a big part of why this role matters to me. I’ve been lucky throughout my career to have some strong women around me. Women who have encouraged me, challenged me and helped me grow. I’d like to see more of those connections happen across our membership, whether that’s through mentorship, career development, leadership opportunities or simply having someone to reach out to who understands. I also think we have an opportunity to do more outside our own organization. I’d love to see us connecting with more young women in our communities and showing them that paramedicine and emergency services are careers they can see themselves in. There is also important work to do within APBC. I want to keep looking at where gaps exist in benefits, support and representation for women and, more importantly, hear directly from our members about what they need from this role. I don’t pretend to have all the answers. What I can promise is that I’ll be approachable, I’ll listen, and I’ll work hard to make sure women across our membership feel supported and represented. I’m excited about where we can take this role, and I hope I have the opportunity to continue doing that work. Please reach out to me at the email below if you have any questions or ideas. Thank you for your consideration,   Shelby Weber Women’s Advocacy Director Ambulance Paramedics of BC Shelby.weber@apbc.ca