Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Simulation Technician

Department/Unit

Nursing

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S137-25

Employee Group

NSGEU Local 77

Position Type

Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$22.34 - $28.26 per hour ($40,650 - $51,440 per annum, 35 hours per week)

Classification

T5

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The School of Nursing is recognized for advancing nursing knowledge, practice and policy. Exceptional nurses begin and further their education and careers at Dalhousie University. Reporting to the Administrative Manager, the Simulation Lab Technician will support the Coordinator Simulation-Based Education Lab and its users and staff, including faculty, students and other lab technician, by setting up and maintaining equipment and supplies for programming.

Key Responsibilities

Set up for clinical competency practice labs and simulations on a daily basis, and reset stations between groups. This includes organizing supplies and equipment, and setting up simulation pads, mannequins and audio/video equipment. Trouble shoot any equipment, supply and set-up issues that arise before, during or after labs and simulations. Support pre-simulation activities including copying materials, and assisting with the preparation, documentation, and tracking of student lab utilization and scheduling. Meet weekly with faculty and staff to assist in the planning for weekly simulations/labs and identify programming requirements. Assist with student movement to stations and rooms and distribute paperwork during simulations/labs. Complete post-simulation and lab dismantling of equipment and supplies. Ensure security of environment including all equipment and supplies.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma plus approximately three years' experience in a healthcare or healthcare post-secondary simulation environment (or equivalent combination of training and experience). Demonstrated experience with nursing/medical equipment, supplies and terminology. Demonstrated ability to work independently, including independent decision making, problem-solving and attention to detail, in an ever-changing environment with shifting priorities. Strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to exercise judgment, sensitivity and diplomacy when dealing with students and colleagues. Ability to lift and move items up to 25 kg, stand for up to four hours at a time as well as some stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching and other movements.

Assets

In-progress/completion of the Simulation Technician course.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge & Thinking Skills Communication Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.



We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity


Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

07/17/2025

Close Date

07/24/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19338