Simulation Technologist

George Brown College; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a Simulation Technologist to create engaging learning environments. In this dynamic role, you will prepare and maintain high-fidelity simulation settings for various programs, ensuring that students receive practical, hands-on experience. You will collaborate with faculty to design and implement simulation sessions, providing essential technical support and troubleshooting equipment issues. Join a college renowned for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and enjoy a supportive workplace that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pension plan

Generous holiday and vacation time

Tuition assistance program

Discounted rates for Continuing Education courses

Equitable work environment

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in IT, Healthcare or Electronics required.
• 5+ years in healthcare education with high-fidelity simulation experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain simulation environments for educational sessions.
• Provide technical support for faculty and students in simulation sessions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with simulation equipment.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

English communication skills

Customer service

IT and A/V knowledge

Problem-solving

Time and project management

Physical lifting capacity

Organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Three-year diploma or degree in IT, Healthcare, or Electronics

Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS)

Tools

Simulation equipment

Audio/Video technology

Web design tools

Job description

Competition Number: REQ 6386

TITLE: Simulation Technologist

DIVISION: Centres for Community Services & Health Sciences

SALARY: Payband J, starting rate $42.56 per hour

HOURS: Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

LOCATION: 51 Dockside Drive

STATUS: Full Time Support

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

Land Acknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBC Vision

To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Position Summary:
The incumbent will provide a practical student-centered learning environment by preparing the low-fidelity and high-fidelity settings for respective sessions across nine different programs across the college. The incumbent also prepares the Centre for use by external entities as required (rental opportunities). The incumbent will continually refine skill sets in new techniques, approaches, and modalities in simulation as it evolves. The incumbent may help plan, design, and organize simulation sessions in a controlled applied learning environment (Simulation Centre) by providing logistical, technical and software support to faculty and staff when utilizing the Simulation Centre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares and maintains classrooms, lab rooms, high-fidelity simulation suites, e-home and Operating Room with equipment, manikins, supplies, and simulated fluids for use in demonstrations.
• Provides alignment of equipment/manikins to learning objectives reflected in high-fidelity simulation scenarios.
• Participates in user acceptance training of all new scenarios prior to their implementation.
• Assists the Academic Coordinator to plan, design and organize simulation sessions.
• Provides software, audio/video and manikin orientation and support to faculty, staff, and students.
• Collaborates with Academic Coordinator to determine equipment, supplies, and disposable requirements for the high-fidelity simulation area.
• Set-up of high-fidelity environment to the pertinent and relevant scenarios that are being utilized for specific programs.
• Creation and ongoing development of simulated medications and custom patient health information for high fidelity and skills acquisition labs.
• Troubleshoots all technical and mechanical deficiencies and issues with all equipment, technology, and software in the Simulation Centre.
• Role plays patients during high-fidelity simulation sessions.
• Knowledge of web-design and computer coding to support equipment and software.
• Participates in research projects being conducted by faculty or staff as required aligning to Centre’s vision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Three-year diploma or degree or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution in Information Technology, Healthcare Discipline, Electronics.
• Acquisition/maintenance of the Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist designation from the Society of Simulation in Healthcare (CHSOS) is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a healthcare education role with exposure to high-fidelity simulation.

Skills and Attributes:

• Well-developed coaching and mentoring skills.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid customer service skills.
• Excellent I/T and A/V knowledge.
• General maintenance and repair capacity.
• Solid problem-solving skills to anticipate and respond to unexpected delays or situations.
• Excellent time and project management skills; ability to coordinate, prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to lift over 20 kg or 44 lbs (i.e., storage bins, patient manikins, hospital beds, equipment carts, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, collaboration, and teamwork skills at a professional level.
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

About Us:

George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.

Why work here?

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact [e-mail] confidentially.