Simulation Specialist
Status: Full Time
Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week
Home Campus: IAHS (hybrid work arrangements available) In addition, occasional on-site requirements could be scheduled at any Mohawk College campus / living lab location. Occasional evening work required during peak periods.
Rate of Pay: Payband I (Start Rate: $41.20 per hour)
Vacancy Status: 1 vacancy available
Posting Date: November 9th, 2026
Closing Date: November 15th, 2026 at 7:00pm EST
Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (6 consecutive months in Appendix D status) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.
We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director, Health Innovation Centres & Clinical Operations, this position plans, designs and organizes the School of Health’s (SOH) simulation activities as specialists in simulation. The simulation team works collaboratively with the leadership, faculty and staff, internally and externally to ensure evidence informed simulation activities. The incumbent will provide consultation for activities related to simulations, including collaboration with faculty or other users for all stages of the simulation process: design, delivery, facilitation, and evaluation, in all modalities, where required or requested. The simulation team works in an interprofessional environment supporting all programs within the School of Health. The incumbent will collaborate with the program areas to help develop opportunities for interprofessional education across multiple program areas. The incumbent will provide training in simulation methodology and best practices, and orientation to the Simulation Centre for all users and staff within the space. This position will work towards continuous quality improvement (CQI) within the School of Health’s simulation practices and will be responsible for administrative duties such as developing and maintaining simulation policies, procedures and accreditation standards, ensuring that standards are clear and acknowledged. The incumbent will organize special interest groups and simulation committees to support ongoing and new initiatives.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Simulation Operations
- Incumbent will promote and maintain high quality simulation-based experiences (SBE’s) for all stakeholders (internal and external) of the School of Health, in collaboration with faculty or external affiliates. This encompasses all stages of the Simulation Process including Design, Delivery, Facilitation, and Evaluation.
- Advise department/program faculty/ stakeholders in simulation methodology, technology, and best practices with a focus on standardization and efficiencies.
- Programming and operating simulations with appropriate scenarios (including quizzes and pre/post encounters), organizing equipment, problem solving equipment malfunctions and cleaning up the environment post simulation.
- Incumbent provides orientation for staff and students/participants to simulation.
- As part of the CQI initiative, incumbent will participate, train and provide feedback to achieve high quality debrief post-SBE (with faculty).
- Incumbent uses CAE management system and other technology to record simulations, saves digital recordings for faculty use and student review, as required.
- Arranges workshops, training sessions, lunch & learn simulations, set up and deliver.
- Works with simulation team members and Director to maintain and update training materials, simulation space, systems, and equipment.
- Provide hands-on support during simulations for students and faculty to improve competencies and skills in meeting course objectives when requested.
- Explains and instructs end-users (learners, faculty, external affiliates, etc.) on the use of patient care simulators and related media and computer equipment.
- Develops, maintains and updates SBE content through learning management systems.
- Liaise with users (faculty and external affiliates) according to Simulation Centre policy timelines, as needed, to plan, revise, and debrief simulation scenarios and operations.
- Coordinates/supports simulations at alternate sites as needed.
- Maintains and updates simulation lab to include, but not limited to identifying software, supply and equipment needs, monitoring simulation equipment, troubleshooting and resolving problems.
- Provides technical recommendations for simulation improvements in collaboration with simulation team, academic programs and associate deans and director.
- Receives, sets up, and tests new simulation and related multimedia and computer equipment as required.
- Works with the Technical Support officer to perform preventive maintenance and repair of simulation, media and computer equipment in the lab, diagnoses more serious equipment malfunctions and arranges for repair, arranges for general maintenance and repair of laboratory facilities in collaboration with Simulation Centre team members and director.
- Works with Marketing to develop multimedia content to showcase and promote simulated learning activities across health sciences
- Provide technical support in the use of computer-based multimedia systems and their components, including operation of digital cameras, video cameras, audio/video, Learning Space software, monitors, LCD projectors, and other related equipment.
- Provide back up to the Technical Support officer for oversight of LearningSpace users, domains and access.
- Perform pre-simulation activities including powering up simulators, mannequins, patient monitors, AV equipment and other electronic equipment and test to ensure proper function prior to each simulation session.
- Program patient scenarios. Prepare mannequins as per the simulation scenario; including filling simulated blood and body fluid chambers, applying wounds and dressings, inserting tubes, using moulage.
- Stock patient rooms and equipment carts with supplies and equipment needed for specific simulation scenarios, including medications, doctors’ orders etc.
- Programs patient care simulators, prepares scenario props, and creates scenario moulage to model physiological responses to the clinical and skill objectives and specifications identified by academic programs.
- Serve as the simulation operator during educational sessions and oversee/follow-up with users as necessary to ensure longevity/sustainability of equipment and space is safeguarded.
- Maintain a clean and safe learning lab environment, including sim room organization.
- Adheres to the Healthcare Simulationist code of ethics as per the Society of Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).
- Keeps abreast of updates in simulation activity, emerging technologies and practices (e.g., VR, AR, XR, AI, etc.) including equipment upgrades and new product development, to meet a variety of learning needs) and communicates this information to faculty and external users through the simulation committee.
Administrative Support – Simulation/Procedural
- In collaboration with the Support Officer: arrange and attend meetings with faculty and external affiliate staff -as needed- surrounding use/involvement of Simulation Centre (i.e., Team, space, equipment, and other resources).
- Enters information into software management system for both simulator-based and standardized patient simulations.
- Create student schedules using LearningSpace software and advocate for most optimal use of Simulation Team resources, equipment and space in a manner that promotes and safeguards standards of best practice in simulation.
- Develops and maintains internal and front-facing webpages and other appropriate media/platforms about the Simulation Centre and its various components.
- Maintains records of all simulation activities using CAE system, , to determine numbers of students participating in all lab activities, numbers of faculty participating, numbers of hospital employees participating, video release forms, videotapes of simulation events.
- Collaborate as part of the inventory control team to ensure adequate supplies are available for upcoming activities and simulations.
- Ensures user (i.e., internal and external) awareness and compliance with policies, procedures, and safety precautions.
- Liaise and Facilitate requests (internal and external) for tours and demonstrations of simulation equipment and space.
- Develops, writes, modifies, implements, and updates operating procedures in collaboration with Director and Simulation Team
- Maintains simulation space schedule, attendance records, and tracks usage
- Collects feedback from internal and external stakeholders and consult with Simulation staff to suggest and implement changes towards CQI.
Other duties As Assigned Including
- Works with Simulation team members to ensure timely ordering of all supplies, equipment maintenance and upgrading required.
- Participates in Campus Open Houses, special projects, and similar events to showcase the Simulation Centre and its various opportunities/resources
- Attends Simulation team meetings and all staff meetings
- Ensure users (learners, faculty, external affiliates, etc.) complete confidentiality form and use of technology agreement through LearningSpace system.
- Supports lab set up for all programs within the school of health and Continuing Studies as needed.
What You’ll Bring to the Role:
- 4 year degree or equivalent.
- Professional Designation as Registered Healthcare Professional (e.g.: RPN, RN, OT/PT, CVT, MRT, or related field).
- Recognized simulation educator designation, such as CHSE, CCSNE considered an asset.
- Minimum of 2 years experience with simulation-based education required, programming simulators, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining, and creating moulage.
- Computer competency, Audio/Visual equipment, CAE (computer aided engineering) LearningSpace Management System, MyCanvas (or other LMS), Laerdal Leap Software, Gaumard Uni, CAE Maestro.
- Health care experience – using knowledge of pharmacology, physiology and medical terminology in a clinical setting.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines .
- Excellent public speaking skills, communication skills both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.
What We Offer:
- Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
- 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks.
- Progressive vacation plan starting with 15 vacation days plus annual holiday closure.
- Access to Employee Family Assistance Program including counselling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice and more.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy and psychology), short-term and long-term disability.
- Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.
To find out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee Value Proposition, please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk
We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.
To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage: https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/
