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About the Role

Provide technical support for simulation operations, including preparation, maintenance, and repair of computerized mannequins, task trainers, and multimedia peripherals. Serve as a simulator operator by programming, testing, and running scenarios to support continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Simulation Centre Lead for the day-to-day operation of the Skills and Simulation suites, ensuring cleanliness and upkeep.
Set up, demonstrate the use of equipment, ensure regular maintenance, and clear up the area after use.
Work effectively as part of a team to ensure the successful and efficient running of the Centre.
Carry out regular maintenance of all biomedical equipment in the nursing department.
Regularly update firmware or software of simulation mannequins and computers.
Provide skilled assistance to set up labs according to instructor instructions.
Repair and troubleshoot broken devices or replace non-functioning parts.
Work interdisciplinary and intercampus with organizations to address their needs related to simulation, troubleshooting, and biomedical repairs.
Collaborate with Nova Scotia Health with their simulation needs.
Travel throughout the province to provide support to interdisciplinary and intercampus organizations.
Provide skilled assistance and technical guidance to students, academics, and other stakeholders, advising on relevant techniques and observing safety precautions.
Oversee the process for ensuring adequate stocks of instruments, equipment, and consumables.
Provide general health and safety supervision of stakeholders using equipment and working in the simulation laboratories.
Develop and facilitate drop-in sessions to help students practice clinical skills.
Work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service.
Ensure the information governance policy is established and communicated within the Simulation Centre where filming occurs.
Work within the University’s data protection policies ensuring any student identifiable data is not disclosed inappropriately.
Provide assistance to colleagues and clients in a welcoming, polite, and timely manner and refer to colleagues where necessary.
Contribute to university activities, particularly those intended to enhance the student experience.
Maintain a register of all teaching/skills equipment and ensure appropriate user maintenance is carried out.
Establish and manage a system for service maintenance and testing as required by manufacturers’ recommendations/service agreements.
Ensure CBU policies are followed, particularly in relation to equality and diversity, Health and Safety, Infection Control, WHIMIS, and cleaning and disinfection solutions and equipment.
Act independently in operating, maintaining, and managing simulation mannequins.
Ensure simulation and teaching resources are set up and available in advance of teaching events.
Support other Centre staff to ensure all teaching rooms are set up adequately.
Move and handle equipment and simulation manikins.
Monitor and keep records of the use, performance, and repair of equipment and the receipt and use of spare parts and expendable items.
Provide regular reports and updates to the Simulation Centre Lead with recommendations.
Perform other duties within the scope of the job purpose, title, and grading as per service requirements and management requests.

Requirements

Related post-secondary degree or diploma in Electronics Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.
Experience troubleshooting electronic, computer, and biomedical systems.
Experience working in a healthcare setting including knowledge of equipment used in clinical skills (i.e. IV access, medication management, catheterization, medical beds, low fidelity simulation gear).
Knowledge and understanding of contemporary aspects of healthcare and education practice.
Ability to move and handle equipment and simulation manikins.
Applications must be received by November 13, 2026.

Skills

Technical support for clinical teaching or healthcare simulation
Calibrating equipment
Maintaining equipment
Updating equipment
Excellent interpersonal/people management skills
Ability to work with employees and serve students in high-pressure situations with composure
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work closely with internal and external contacts
Ability to build and maintain good working relationships

Location

Sydney, NS

Work Type

Full-time
Flexible hours

Experience Level

1 Year preferred

Education Level

Related post-secondary degree or diploma

About the Company

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community.
CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

Equal Opportunity

We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
applicants are encouraged to self-identify if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.
If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.