Job Description

Competition Number

P16884

Posting Title

Simulation Assistant

Classification

Band 6

Location

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Other Location(s)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Building

Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr.

Other Building

Ontario Avenue

Date Posted

07/17/2025

Closing Date

07/28/2025

JIQ #

010

Start Date

08/18/2025

End Date

Open Until Filled

No

Ongoing

Yes

Category of work

Full Time

Bargaining Unit

Professional Services

Hours of Work

Regulated 36 hours (modified)

Salary Range

$2075.08 to $2479.38 bi-weekly (72 hours per bi-weekly period)

Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

72 hours per bi-weekly period to be assigned based on program needs. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Posting Status

Open

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

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Job Duties

Job Duties

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



As a Simulation Assistant, you would be responsible to:

1. Prepare high-quality simulations, including visual, auditory, and tactile components, to enhance student learning outcomes across health-related programs.
2. Set up, calibrate, and dismantle medical simulation labs and mannequins; prepare and maintain equipment and supplies for various medical skill exercises. e.g. instillation of fluid compartments of simulators, dressing bundles, simulated sutures, wound care simulators, heat sealed instruments.
3. Troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform minor repairs on simulation equipment, including A/V, mechanical, and electronic systems.
4. Maintain consumable and capital inventory using tracking systems (e.g., Fasse Track); barcode, store, and report inventory to Lab Coordinators.
5. Work with instructors, Simulation Centre staff, and Simulation Technicians to coordinate, plan, and execute simulation activities.
6. Travel to other campuses (e.g., Ontario Ave, brokered PN programs) to support simulation set-ups, provide technical support, and manage supplies and logistics.
7. Assist in training new Simulation Assistants and contribute to staff orientation and ongoing development initiatives.
8. Ensure secure handling, proper disposal of biohazards, and adherence to WHMIS and OH&S safety protocols in all lab areas.
9. Foster collaborative working relationships with students, faculty, and staff; provide timely, clear communication to support the success of simulation-based education.


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

1. Degree or diploma in nursing; and/or certificate or diploma in paramedicine; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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

3. 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.

4. Training or experience at the introductory level in the use of MS Office suite.

5. Effective communication (listening, oral, written) skills.

6. Good analytical and organizational skills.

7. Ability to work cooperatively within a team.

8. Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

9. Demonstrates valuing diversity.

10. Must have valid driver's license.

Desired QSA