Simulation Strategy and Operations Analyst
About the role
Competition Number
P16897
Posting Title
Simulation Strategy and Operations Analyst
Classification
Band 9
Location
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus
Other Location(s)
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus
Building
Other Building
Date Posted
10/07/2025
Closing Date
10/16/2025
JIQ #
40186
Start Date
11/10/2025
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
Currently under evaluation with the JEC
Temporary Market Stipend
Incumbent
Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay
Full-time
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)
Job Duties
Job Duties
Simulation Operations and Production
- Lead complex, multi-site simulation initiatives to support simulation operations.
- Oversee simulation workflow optimization and process mapping to improve operational efficiency.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate standardized best practices across simulation centers.
- Identify training needs and support onboarding, upskilling, and mentoring of simulation staff.
Collaborate with Simulation Centre staff and faulty to provide health education and simulation to Saskatchewan Polytechnic Students. Coordinate the effective acquisition and use of all supplies, equipment and inventory products.
Strategic Data Analysis and Reporting
- Develop and maintain data collection systems to monitor simulation usage, equipment lifecycle, and resource demands.
- Analyze inventory and utilization data to forecast future equipment and supply needs.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track consumable usage, collaborate with user programs to share insights, and support informed decision-making regarding future supply needs.
- Leverage data analytics to optimize the utilization of simulation space and ensure alignment with program needs and scheduling efficiencies.
Project Management and Improvement Initiatives
- In consultation and partnership with the Program Heads, lead simulation-related projects, including lab expansion, capital planning, or integration of new technologies.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve workflow.
- Track project milestones and manage cross-functional project teams, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Liaison and Financial Insight
- Act as a liaison with user programs to review data on consumable usage and space allocation, providing informed recommendations to enhance resource planning and operational efficiency.
- Provide detailed cost-benefit analyses and make recommendations on equipment procurement and supply usage based on data trends.
- Collaborate with program users to anticipate simulation resource requirements for future program planning.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities
Duties
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)
- Graduate with a diploma in business or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a business role, including experience in leadership or project management roles that demonstrated expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
- Application development frameworks and methodologies
- Implementation projects
- Change Management
-
Demonstrated experience with project management principles
-
Strong interpersonal skills
-
Experience leading groups and engaging people in developing and working towards shared goals
-
Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
-
Effective organizational and time management skills
-
Strong oral and written communication skills
-
Strong facilitation skills
-
Demonstrated ability to identify and manage project stakeholders.
-
Values diversity
Desired QSA
About Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves students through applied learning opportunities on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories and the homeland of the Métis. Learning takes place at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.
Simulation Strategy and Operations Analyst
About the role
Competition Number
P16897
Posting Title
Simulation Strategy and Operations Analyst
Classification
Band 9
Location
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus
Other Location(s)
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus
Building
Other Building
Date Posted
10/07/2025
Closing Date
10/16/2025
JIQ #
40186
Start Date
11/10/2025
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
Currently under evaluation with the JEC
Temporary Market Stipend
Incumbent
Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay
Full-time
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)
Job Duties
Job Duties
Simulation Operations and Production
- Lead complex, multi-site simulation initiatives to support simulation operations.
- Oversee simulation workflow optimization and process mapping to improve operational efficiency.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate standardized best practices across simulation centers.
- Identify training needs and support onboarding, upskilling, and mentoring of simulation staff.
Collaborate with Simulation Centre staff and faulty to provide health education and simulation to Saskatchewan Polytechnic Students. Coordinate the effective acquisition and use of all supplies, equipment and inventory products.
Strategic Data Analysis and Reporting
- Develop and maintain data collection systems to monitor simulation usage, equipment lifecycle, and resource demands.
- Analyze inventory and utilization data to forecast future equipment and supply needs.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track consumable usage, collaborate with user programs to share insights, and support informed decision-making regarding future supply needs.
- Leverage data analytics to optimize the utilization of simulation space and ensure alignment with program needs and scheduling efficiencies.
Project Management and Improvement Initiatives
- In consultation and partnership with the Program Heads, lead simulation-related projects, including lab expansion, capital planning, or integration of new technologies.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve workflow.
- Track project milestones and manage cross-functional project teams, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Liaison and Financial Insight
- Act as a liaison with user programs to review data on consumable usage and space allocation, providing informed recommendations to enhance resource planning and operational efficiency.
- Provide detailed cost-benefit analyses and make recommendations on equipment procurement and supply usage based on data trends.
- Collaborate with program users to anticipate simulation resource requirements for future program planning.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities
Duties
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)
- Graduate with a diploma in business or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a business role, including experience in leadership or project management roles that demonstrated expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
- Application development frameworks and methodologies
- Implementation projects
- Change Management
-
Demonstrated experience with project management principles
-
Strong interpersonal skills
-
Experience leading groups and engaging people in developing and working towards shared goals
-
Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
-
Effective organizational and time management skills
-
Strong oral and written communication skills
-
Strong facilitation skills
-
Demonstrated ability to identify and manage project stakeholders.
-
Values diversity
Desired QSA
About Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves students through applied learning opportunities on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories and the homeland of the Métis. Learning takes place at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.