Manager, Simulation Operations

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CHSOS Certification

Job summary

Dalhousie University seeks a Manager, Simulation Operations to oversee the School of Nursing's simulation centers, staff, and technology. You will ensure delivery of innovative learning experiences and compliance with standards to support nursing education and optimal learner outcomes.

This role reports to the Director, School of Nursing and requires working in-person on campus, with a focus on operational leadership, staff coordination, and advancing simulation-based education across sites.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive healthcare simulation operations experience.
• Experience supporting high-stakes testing, OSCEs, interprofessional education, and multi-site simulation programming.
• Leadership in staff management, operational planning, and simulation technology oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of simulation programs and ensure operational readiness.
• Coordinate simulation staff, scheduling, and professional development.
• Support design and delivery of simulation-based learning and OSCEs.
• Ensure compliance with simulation standards, QA requirements and learner safety.
• Manage lifecycle of simulation technologies, maintenance and upgrades.
• Advance simulation innovation through strategic planning and collaboration.

Skills

Staff management

Operational planning

Leadership

Collaboration with faculty

Quality assurance

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

High-fidelity simulators

AV systems

Educational technology platforms

Job description

Salary $63,337 - $84,730 per annum based on 35 hours per week

Classification

Classification ADM-05

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The School of Nursing is recognized for advancing nursing knowledge, practice and policy. Exceptional nurses begin and further their education and careers at Dalhousie University. Reporting to the Director, School of Nursing, the Manager, Simulation Operations provides operational leadership for simulation-based education, oversees simulation facilities, staff, and technology, and ensures the delivery of innovative learning experiences that support nursing education and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of simulation programs across the School of Nursing’s simulation centres, ensuring efficient delivery and operational readiness.
• Provide leadership and coordination for simulation staff, including scheduling, workflow management, professional development, and performance oversight.
• Support the design, implementation, and delivery of simulation-based learning, assessments, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and educational experiences.
• Ensure compliance with simulation best practices, accreditation standards, quality assurance requirements, and learner safety principles.
• Manage the lifecycle of simulation technologies and equipment, including maintenance, upgrades, vendor relations, and operational support.
• Advance simulation innovation and interprofessional learning through strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and the integration of emerging technologies.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in progressive healthcare simulation operations (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Extensive experience supporting high-stakes testing, OSCEs, interprofessional education, and multi-site simulation programming.
• Demonstrated leadership in staff management, operational planning, and simulation technology oversight, with strong knowledge of healthcare simulation standards, adult learning principles, and quality assurance practices.
• Technical expertise in simulation technologies, including high-fidelity simulators, audio-visual (AV) systems, and educational technology platforms.
• Proven ability to collaborate with faculty, healthcare partners, and vendors to support innovation, program delivery, and operational excellence.

Assets

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist ( CHSOS ) Certification.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Self-Awareness & Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

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Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents
  • Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter