Simulation Technician

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is seeking a Simulation Technician for the Prince Albert Campus. The role focuses on delivering high‑fidelity nursing and health science simulations, using robotic mannequins and multiple platforms to create realistic learning experiences in a safe environment.

You will partner with faculty, maintain data integrity for event scenarios, and support procurement and maintenance of simulation assets.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Nursing; and/or certificate or diploma in Paramedicine; or an equivalent or relevant combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum two years of experience in an acute care clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Offer technical assistance for simulations designed for nursing, paramedic, health sciences and other programs.
• Deliver high-fidelity scenarios using multiple platforms to provide life-like learning in a safe simulated environment.
• Prepare and disassemble simulation equipment and set up environments (beds, charts, props).
• Collaborate with faculty to input event data and maintain data integrity.
• Assist faculty and learning technology experts with virtual simulation requirements.
• Support assets, maintenance, repairs and procurement in the Simulation Learning Centre.
• Contribute to continuous improvements as part of the Simulation Learning Centre team.

Skills

Medical terminology

Troubleshooting

Simulation software

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Diversity awareness

Education

Nursing degree/diploma

Paramedicine certificate/diploma

Tools

Simulation software

Electronic medical equipment

Job description

Organization Name: Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Work Locations: Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Job Identification: P17725

Job Category: Simulation Technician

Locations: Prince Albert

Job Schedule: Full time

Expected Start Date: September 2, 2026

End Date: December 18, 2026

Union: PSBU

Facility: Prince Albert Campus

City/Town: Prince Albert

Department: Faculty of Nursing, Health Sciences and Community Services

Type: Full Time Temporary

FTE: 1.0

Shift Information: Full-time, 72 hours biweekly, as assigned by Program Head. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Hours of Work: 72 hours biweekly,

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: $30.24- $36.16 per hour

Job Description

The Simulation Centers prepare health care learners for clinical practice by building their competence and confidence through participation in realistic experiences. The centers create a wide variety of situations, which translate into better care for patients when students graduate and enter their chosen field.

The Simulation Technician will be responsible for duties such as:

1. Offering technical assistance for simulations designed for nursing, paramedic, health sciences, and other various programs. This will require the technician to recall prior acute care experience and utilize lab checklist to create realistic scenarios for students.
2. Delivery of high-fidelity scenarios using multiple technological platforms to provide students with life-like learning experiences in a safe simulated environment, this includes working with robotic mannequins to provide vocal, audio and visual cues that are appropriate for the scenario.
3. Preparation and disassembly of simulation equipment, encompassing both technical setup and physical arrangements: assembling mannikins or task trainers, preparing the simulation environment (beds, supplies, patient charts), ensuring correct props, etc…
4. Partnering with faculty to input event scenarios’ data and maintain data integrity.
5. Assist with faculty and learning technology experts to create and explore virtual simulation requirements and possibilities.
6. Working alongside the Simulation Learning Centre Coordinator and Simulation Assistants to manage assets, oversee maintenance and repairs, and support procurement of supplies and equipment.
7. Contribute as part of the Simulation Learning Centre team to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvements

Travel Required: no

Education

• Degree or diploma in Nursing; and/or certificate or diploma in Paramedicine; or an equivalent or relevant combination of education, training and experience.

Other Education and Training

• A minimum of two years of experience working in an acute care clinical setting.

Competencies

• Strong understanding of medical terminology and current knowledge of procedures and consumable medical products used in healthcare and in simulation, including the operation of simulation software.
• Technical proficiency with electronic and digital medical equipment and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• The ability to learn and utilize new applications and software platforms to enhance simulation experiences.
• Training or experience at the introductory level in the use of MS Office suite.
• Effective communication (listening, oral, written) skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates valuing diversity