Experiential Learning Specialist-Auxiliary (On Call)

Douglas College; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit access to campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible据

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking an experienced healthcare simulation technician to support our Experiential Learning team across the Coquitlam campus and other campuses. You’ll prepare and maintain simulation equipment, assist with daily lab operations, and train faculty and students in simulation technologies.

The role requires hands-on organization, tech-savviness, and a background in healthcare simulation environments with knowledge of patient simulators and task trainers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health, technology, communications or related field from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Minimum three years of related work experience in a health-care environment in a clinical or simulation laboratory setting within an education institution.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) preferred, or certification within first 12 months of hire.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of clinical/medical terminology and lab processes is essential.
• Experience operating a variety of simulation equipment, including patient simulators and task trainers, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain healthcare simulation equipment and resources across laboratories and suites.
• Support daily lab operations and scheduling of simulations.
• Train faculty and students in effective use of simulation technologies.

Skills

Simulation equipment operation

Clinical terminology knowledge

Education

CHSOS/CHSE certification or equivalent

Tools

Patient simulators

Task trainers

Healthcare lab equipment

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Coquitlam Campus Salary Range

$32.04 to $36.06 hourly. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement

The Opportunity

Bring your technical expertise and passion for healthcare simulation to our Experiential Learning team! Working across our Simulation Laboratories, Simulation Suites, Home Health Labs and Therapeutic Communication Suites, you'll play a key role in creating exceptional hands-on learning experiences for students and faculty. If you have experience with healthcare equipment, simulation technologies, high-fidelity patient simulators, and task trainers, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a dynamic learning environment. You'll prepare and maintain equipment and simulation resources, support daily lab operations, and train faculty and students in the effective use of simulation technologies.

If you're hands-on, organized, tech-savvy, and passionate about supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals, we'd love to have you join us!

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

WHAT IT TAKES

• Bachelor's degree in a health, technology, communications or other related field at an accredited, post-secondary institution;
• Minimum three years of related work experience in a health-care related environment in a clinical healthcare setting and/or simulation laboratory setting in an education institution;
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist ( CHSOS ) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator ( CHSE ) certification preferred; or certification within the first 12 months of hire;
• An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge and comprehension of clinical/medical terminology and lab processes is essential
• Experience operating a variety of simulation equipment, including patient simulators, task trainers, medical/healthcare related equipment and technology is essential;

Additional Information

• This OnCall (Varied hours per week) position is available starting September 14, 2026.
• Hours of work will typically be scheduled Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.
• Shift days and times may change depending on operational needs.
• Evening and occasional weekend work may be required.
• The position is located at the Coquitlam campus; and will be required to work at all Douglas College campuses.

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.