Experiential Learning Specialist-Auxiliary (On Call)

Job summary

Prepare and maintain simulation equipment and resources across various laboratories and suites to create hands-on learning experiences. Support daily lab operations and provide technical training to faculty and students on simulation technologies.

Job details

Location Coquitlam Campus Salary Range $32.04 to $36.06 hourly. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement The Opportunity Bring your technical expertise and passion for healthcare simulation to our Experiential Learning team! Working across our Simulation Laboratories, Simulation Suites, Home Health Labs and Therapeutic Communication Suites, you’ll play a key role in creating exceptional hands-on learning experiences for students and faculty. If you have experience with healthcare equipment, simulation technologies, high-fidelity patient simulators, and task trainers, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a dynamic learning environment. You’ll prepare and maintain equipment and simulation resources, support daily lab operations, and train faculty and students in the effective use of simulation technologies. If you’re hands-on, organized, tech-savvy, and passionate about supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals, we’d love to have you join us! Who We Are Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better. Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments. What It Takes Bachelor’s degree in a health, technology, communications or other related field at an accredited, post-secondary institution; Minimum three years of related work experience in a health-care related environment in a clinical healthcare setting and/or simulation laboratory setting in an education institution; Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist ( CHSOS ) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator ( CHSE ) certification preferred; or certification within the first 12 months of hire; An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered. Knowledge and comprehension of clinical/medical terminology and lab processes is essential Experience operating a variety of simulation equipment, including patient simulators, task trainers, medical/healthcare related equipment and technology is essential; Additional Information For Full Job Description, click here. This OnCall (Varied hours per week) position is available starting September 14, 2026. Hours of work will typically be scheduled Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Shift days and times may change depending on operational needs. Evening and occasional weekend work may be required. The position is located at the Coquitlam campus; and will be required to work at all Douglas College campuses.

What you’ll do

Prepare and maintain simulation equipment and resources across various laboratories and suites to create hands-on learning experiences. Support daily lab operations and provide technical training to faculty and students on simulation technologies.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in health, technology, or communications and at least three years of experience in a clinical or simulation lab setting. CHSOS or CHSE certification is preferred or required within the first year of hire.

Listed skills

• Technical · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• responsibility · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Healthcare Simulation
• Patient Simulators
• Task Trainers
• Medical Equipment Maintenance
• Clinical Terminology
• Lab Operations
• Technical Training
• Simulation Technology

Job areas

• Education
• Healthcare
• Administrative