Medical Simulation Program Manager

Cape-Breton-University; Sydney; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Breton University invites applications for the full-time continuing role of Simulation Project Manager to lead the design, development, implementation and delivery of simulation training supporting undergraduate and postgraduate medical education at CBMC.

The position reports to the Assistant Deans and will coordinate faculty training, ensure technical and pedagogical excellence, and oversee operations across CBMC teaching sites.

Qualifications

• Formal education with a focus on adult education or health profession degree.
• Certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator will be considered an asset.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in health/medical education including project management and educational programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement simulation lab procedures and policies.
• Develop high-quality simulation scenarios aligned with medical education accreditation standards.
• Support integration of simulation into undergraduate and postgraduate medical curricula.
• Train faculty in simulation pedagogy, including pre-briefing, facilitation, and debriefing.
• Establish evaluation framework for learner outcomes and simulation effectiveness.
• Prepare budgets for simulation-related activities.
• Coordinate simulation-based events and clinical education sessions.
• Develop schedules for simulation activities aligned with curriculum timelines.
• Support faculty in simulation instruction at CBMC and affiliated sites.
• Foster a respectful and safe learning environment grounded in reflection and confidentiality.
• Maintain inventory of simulation equipment and oversee maintenance and usage tracking.
• Provide on-site technical support and troubleshooting.
• Ensure alignment with current simulation safety protocols.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Training staff

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Health profession degree

Adult education focus

Healthcare Simulation Educator certification (asset)

Job description

Cape Breton University invites applications for the full-time continuing role of Simulation Project Manager to lead the design, development, implementation and delivery of simulation training supporting undergraduate and postgraduate medical education at CBMC.

The position reports to the Assistant Deans and will coordinate faculty training, ensure technical and pedagogical excellence, and oversee operations across CBMC teaching sites.