BCIT’s School of Health Sciences is seeking Auxiliary/Casual Simulated Participants to support student practice and examinations under BCIT’sSimulated Participant Program.

Under the supervision of a licensed Instructor, a Simulated Participant (SP) supports the experiential and simulated learning by portraying patients, family members, and/or health care professionals in simulated clinical problems or scenarios for course practice, assessments, and examinations. The SP provides a consistent and realistic portrayal of real-life clinical scenarios, predefined for the course learning needs, student practice and examinations.

This job is on an on-call, as needed basis. Hours of work are dependent on simulation needs and the incumbent’s best fit for the characteristics needed in the scenarios being simulated. Hours of work are on a casual basis and can range from 4 – 8 hours a day, 1 – 8 times per semester when called for in for a simulation.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES**:**

• Simulates patient, family members, and/or health care professionals in predefined case scenarios by portraying realistic behaviours, interactions and patient reactions that are specifically needed for the course teaching and examinations.

• Reviews and understands the assigned simulation criteria needs to deliver a live simulation that is realistic and that is required to meet the need of the specific course teaching, student practice or examination.

• Simulates scenarios consistently for each class practice, teaching or examination to ensure student practice & learning is delivered consistently the same across student learning and examinations.

• Uses simulation technology as required for the simulation.

• Meets with course instructors, participates in training and orientation sessions to prepare for simulations, to learn of the specific needs of the simulation learning and of any technology use needed.

• Memorizes scripts for the simulation, adhering to the simulation outlined.

• Provides unbiased and constructive feedback to students, when instructed, and as set out during SP orientation and training sessions.

• Participates in patient physical examinations as required.

• Participates in Records Custodian training and remains current with record keeping practices, policies and procedures (both BCIT and FOIPOP).

• Undertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade for this position.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS**:**

Definition:
The qualifications section for this job was developed using the approved job evaluation plan, agreed to between the BCGEU and BCIT. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future (i.e. to be reflected in job postings) and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.

Education:

• Reading and writing at a grade 10 level.

Experience:

• None required. On the job training will be provided

Software/Computer Application(s) and Expertise:

• Basic computer skills (ability to operate a computer).

Communication/Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the common language of the course.
• Good comprehension skills and the ability to understand, follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback. Comfortable having interactions with others to simulate the scenario needed.

Administrative Skills (e.g. prioritizing, minute taking, wp speed, etc.):

• For Simulated Participants who participate in virtual sessions, requires access to a secure internet connection in a private place.

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to memorize (sometimes verbatim) medical/personal history, symptoms and other patient information.

• Comfort and willingness to participate in a physical exam and/or an on-line scenario.

Additional Information

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Salary Range

Salary Grade 3: $25.97 - $28.65 per hour.

Additional Salary Information

External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.

Position Details

Posting Category

Administration

Department 2

HR Employee Relations

Campus Location

Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit

BCGEU Support Staff

Job Status

Auxiliary/Casual

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

Number of Vacancies

Multiple

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated End Date

Competition Information

Competition Number

25B515

Competition Open Date

01/08/2025

Competition Close Date

05/11/2026

Open Until Filled?

No