Manager, Simulation Centres

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada is seeking an Academic & Administrative Leader to oversee simulation learning initiatives. Key responsibilities include developing strategic plans, managing budgets, and fostering relationships with local health regions and partners. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in leadership roles within academic settings. This role offers an opportunity to enhance educational methods through innovative resource management and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within education or academic settings.
• Strong track record in budget planning and resource allocation.
• Experience in fostering relationships with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead simulation learning initiatives with designated schools.
• Develop strategic plans for simulation centers.
• Manage budgets and ensure proper allocation of resources.
• Foster relationships with local health regions and external partners.
• Oversee human resources and staff performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Resource Management

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Budget Management

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Academic & Administrative Leadership

• Lead and promote simulation learning initiatives in collaboration with designated schools.
• Develop and implement annual strategic and operational plans that enact the vision and priorities of the simulation centres.
• Provide leadership and direction, and delegate and monitor the actions of direct reports to ensure strategic objectives and operational plans are executed within their approved budgets and schedules.
• Plan and conduct systematic reviews of simulation centres’ initiatives with all partners.
• Actively model and implement principles of technology and resource management, leadership, mentoring, and motivation.
• Provide expertise in the selection and use of technologies and delivery methods to support education in a simulated learning environment.
• Initiate and engage in ongoing projects to ensure the best management of technology, innovations, and resources across the Schools.

Relationship Management

• Maintain effective relationships with local health regions, government and other external partners.
• Establish strategic partnerships as needed to stay current with industry innovations and practices at other post‑secondary institutions.
• Collaborate with CHRIS Research Managers and the Office of Applied Research and Innovation (OARI).
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with faculty and administrative staff across Nursing, Health Sciences, Continuing Education, and Education & Community Services.

Resource Allocation

• Plan, implement, and monitor operating and capital budgets for the simulation centres.
• Ensure resource allocation for all programs and services aligns with strategic priorities and school objectives; monitor progress against multi‑year business plans and project priorities.
• Monitor financial performance and conduct regular reviews to ensure adherence to established budgets.
• Provide monthly and quarterly operations and budget reports with variance explanations.
• Authorize and monitor direct reports’ operational budgets, including p‑card approvals.
• Manage school/divisional budgets and faculty workload to ensure efficient resource use and accurate year‑end forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with Saskatchewan Polytechnic policies and procedures in resource allocation.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to resource challenges while maintaining alignment with strategic goals.
• Identify and create business plans for revenue generation opportunities within the school, monitoring results and value for services offered.
• Drive effective use of technology and innovation to maximize resources through ongoing project management and process/quality improvement initiatives.

People Management

• Manage human resources through the employee life cycle reflecting the values of Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
• Foster an organizational environment that encourages personal productivity, job satisfaction and the professional growth of faculty and employees in the program areas, including group and personal development plans.
• Foster a culture of organizational safety and security.
• Establish clear performance standards and goals for direct reports and hold them accountable for meeting standards and goals.
• Oversee the implementation of faculty assessment and new employee training by mentoring and empowering Program Heads to manage daily activities. Handle escalated issues as needed.
• Maintain a high level of staff performance through effective use of human resources practices and procedures including recruitment, selection, orientation, training, probationary reviews, motivating and assessing program faculty and employees.
• Address people management issues with direct reports, including independent authority to discipline, dismiss and/or terminate where appropriate, applied in a timely manner while ensuring compliance with the collective agreement and Saskatchewan Polytechnic policies.
• Act as a first point of contact to interpret, administer and manage within respective collective bargaining agreements and ensure employee standards are applied appropriately.
• Oversee scheduling, workload, program activity initiatives and instructional hours of faculty to ensure consistency across the division.
• Promote effective communication between all organizational levels.
• Ensure a positive, diverse and inclusive work and learning environment.

Risk Assessment and Management

• Identify, assess and manage risks in the school planning processes and more broadly, across the organization.
• Assess the viability and feasibility of concepts for their innovation, sustainability and relevancy to the Saskatchewan Polytechnic environment.
• Ensure accountability and transparency of the school’s activities, information and reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial laws, regulations, institute policies and collective agreements.
• Ensure the general safeguarding and stewardship of all resources within the school. Define and hold accountable those with accountability and authority in the school.