Company Description

Position: Simulation Technician (Operations)
Department: Centre for the Enrichment of Teaching and Learning (CETL)
Status: Contract Full-Time
Site: The Michener Institute
Salary: $26.80 - $33.50 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Vacancies: 1

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada’s only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities. We’re uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally. Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. At Michener, we make healthcare happen.

If you want to work with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences to enhance the health of individuals and communities in Ontario and beyond, we encourage you to apply for the Simulation Technician (Operations) position with The Michener Institute.

Job Description

The Simulation Technician (Operations) plays a key role in ensuring the effective day-to-day functioning of Michener’s simulation learning environments. Working within the Centre for the Enrichment of Teaching and Learning (CETL), this position supports simulation-based education across Michener’s health profession programs by preparing, setting up, maintaining, and coordinating simulation labs, equipment, and related technologies.

The Simulation Technician (Operations) is responsible for simulation lab readiness and technical setup for scheduled sessions, ensuring that all equipment, spaces, and resources are operational and meet institutional safety and quality standards. The role collaborates closely with faculty, instructors, CETL staff, and internal partners, including AV, Michener Digital, and Facilities, to ensure simulation and lab experiences run smoothly and efficiently.

This position requires a balance of hands-on technical work and operational coordination, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and collaboration in support of high-quality experiential learning.

Responsibilities:

Operational Support and Lab Readiness

• Prepare, set up, and tear down simulation environments for laboratory and clinical education sessions, including high- and low-fidelity manikins, task trainers, audiovisual systems, and related medical equipment.
• Confirm lab-specific setup requirements with faculty/instructors and CETL staff to ensure accurate preparation for simulation delivery.
• Support daily operations for the delivery of labs on the simulation floors, ensuring simulation spaces are organized, functional, and safe for use.
• Provide real-time technical assistance and troubleshooting during simulation sessions.
• Ensure timely turnaround of rooms and equipment between sessions.

Equipment and Inventory Management

• Maintain and track simulation equipment, task trainers, VR systems, and audiovisual technology using a computer-based inventory system.
• Coordinate with vendors for servicing, repairs, upgrades, and software updates, as required.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage consumables on a regular basis and assist in procurement planning for the simulation department’s needs.
• Maintain records of equipment use, maintenance, and incidents.

Safety and Quality Assurance

• Uphold infection prevention, occupational health, and safety standards in all simulation environments.
• Ensure simulation spaces meet institutional safety and cleanliness standards.
• Support compliance with institutional and accreditation-related requirements.

Collaboration and Communication

• Liaise with faculty, program leads, and CETL staff to confirm session-specific requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments (AV, IM, Facilities) to align operational planning and ensure seamless simulation delivery.
• Support CETL-hosted tours, demonstrations, and simulation events as required.

Documentation and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain documentation related to setup procedures, maintenance logs, and operational checklists.
• Contribute to identifying and implementing workflow improvements for efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in an applied technical field (e.g., applied technology, in-person equipment support, computer systems, audio-visual or media production, or simulation technology) and/or experience working in a healthcare, clinical delivery, or higher-education laboratory environment, required.
• 1-3 years of experience in simulation operations, technical coordination, laboratory support or similar; required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with faculty, staff, and vendors.
• Proficiency with digital scheduling, inventory, and documentation systems.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices.
• Physical ability to lift and move simulation equipment (up to 50 lbs).

Assets:

• Experience in post-secondary or healthcare education environments.
• Familiarity with virtual reality systems and/or MDM systems
• Demonstrated ability to set up, operate, and maintain simulation or educational technology systems
• Supervisory or team coordination experience.

Additional Information

Why join Michener?

Working at The Michener Institute means that you are building a career alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals and educators in Canada. Michener is integrated with UHN, Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital, and offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at Michener.

• Extended Health Care (including paramedical) coverage
• Dental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Professional Development funding for courses, conferences, seminars, and textbooks
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gym, etc.)

Closing Date: November 30, 2025

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca.

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.