Experiential Learning Specialist-Auxiliary (On Call)

Douglas College; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Metro Vancouver is looking for an Experiential Learning Specialist to provide operational support in simulation labs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in health or a related field and experience in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include training staff and students on simulation equipment and preparing learning resources. This position supports a collaborative environment and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of related work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) preferred.
• Knowledge of lab processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational support in simulation environments.
• Train faculty and students on equipment use.
• Prepare and maintain lab simulations and resources.

Skills

Technical support

Healthcare simulation knowledge

Clinical terminology comprehension

Experience with simulation equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or related field

Tools

Simulation equipment

Job description

Experiential Learning Specialist-Auxiliary (On Call)

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

Overview

To provide technical, procedural, and logistical daily operational support in the development and utilization of lab and simulation resources to students and faculty in the Faculty of Health Sciences programs, working in the Simulation Laboratories, Simulation Suites, Home Health Labs and Therapeutic Communication Suites. This position has full responsibility for the preparation, set-up and take down of all labs and simulations, including supplies, equipment, and skills preparation of manikins (patient simulators), maintenance of hospital equipment, task trainers, and high-fidelity simulators, security and day-to-day operations. The Experiential Learning Specialist is responsible for training and providing learning opportunities for faculty and students on the proper use of hospital equipment and high-fidelity simulators. The Experiential Learning Specialist has a strong understanding of simulation technologies and healthcare simulation standards of best practice. This position reports to the Manager, Experiential Learning Operations, Health Sciences and delivers exceptional service to all (internal and external) stakeholder groups.

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
• 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
• 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;
• This temporary On-Call (Varied hours per week) position is available starting October 27, 2025.
• Hours of work will typically be scheduled Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 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.

Posting Number 02632SA

Position Title: Experiential Learning Specialist-Auxiliary (On Call)

Anticipated Start Date: 10/27/2025

End Date: Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check: No

Open Date: 09/19/2025

Close Date: 09/26/2025

Open Until Filled: No

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.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by September 26, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

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