Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Clinical Skills and Simulation Lab Technician, Department Clinical Simulation Lab | School of Nursing | Faculty of Applied Science Compensation Range $4,845.17 - $5,713.66 CAD Monthly At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. This position provides support for the daily operations and activities of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Labs (CSSL) in the School of Nursing related to lab learning and simulation delivery.

This includes setting up the teaching and learning spaces with appropriate equipment and materials.

The Clinical Simulation Lab

Technician’s role also includes the maintenance and repair of related resources and equipment, software, hardware, multimedia and A/V equipment used in the lab and simulation rooms (including debriefing spaces). Works in a nursing education laboratory (both Surrey and Point Grey campus) that simulates real-world patient care and clinical practice environments. Supports clinical skills and simulation activities across the School’s undergraduate and graduate programs as required.

Hours may fluctuate depending on teaching, simulation, research, and operational requirements and may include evenings and Saturdays. Sets up, maintains (including regular cleaning and inspection for broken or damaged parts), operates, troubleshoots, and resolves technical issues related to lab equipment and simulators (including full body manikins and partial task trainers). Ensures labs and simulation rooms are appropriately set up in advance as indicated by course, research, and non-course/research related (e.g., tours, open house) activity.

Coordinates with course leads, simulation educators, researchers to setup furnishings, supplies, and equipment to simulate, as closely as possible, scenarios found in the practice setting as deemed necessary by the course/learner objectives or research purpose. Ensures rooms are cleared of supplies and equipment following each lab (supervised and unsupervised) and simulation sessions. Provides an orientation to faculty members, nursing practice educators, simulation educators,



and others (not excluding the Clinical Skills and Simulation Lab Learning Coordinator) of the technical aspects of operating equipment and/or simulators.

Maintains the physical facilities and digital technology associated with the CSSL (not excluding storage, rooms, simulation suites, skills labs). Maintains and promotes adherence to policies and procedures related to the safe operation of the equipment and facilities. Reinforces and maintains high ethical standards of conduct and procedures to assist in ensuring the security of the CSSL technology assets and data.

Offers proactive assistance to colleagues (including student workers), helping them overcome challenges, resolve issues, and achieve their goals. course leads, CSSL Learning Coordinator), to ensure CSSL policies, procedures, and guidelines are up to date and reflect best practice. Perform general cleaning and upkeep of CSSL, such as scheduling housekeeping and laundry services; general tidiness and organization of lab and simulation rooms. In coordination with the AD, reviews and implements changes in work processes to improve quality-of-service.

Lack of effort and/or error in judgment would result in safety risks for faculty, students and staff working in the lab and have negative impact on student learning experiences. Works independently to consistently apply principles of planning, organization and time management in setting priorities and executing assigned workflow.

Supervision Received Supervision Given

Completion of a relevant technical program or a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. ~- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Prefer experience working in an acute care clinical environment or nursing clinical skills lab setting that simulates a real practice setting where responsibilities included setting up the lab and ensuring equipment and supplies for clinical skills teaching and learning activities. Familiarity with operational, facilities, and equipment requirements of a nursing skills/simulation laboratory





- The candidate should have the ability to remain flexible in an advanced technical and computerized environment; possess strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities as they relate to minor repairs of hardware and software, web-based and simulation technology. The successful candidate will be proficient in PC and Mac-based computer hardware and software applications as well as effectively use e-mail and Microsoft Office products at an intermediate level (e.g., Teams, Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel)
- Ability to use web-based resources at an intermediate level (e.g. YouTube, social media, searching and retrieval of information)
- Resolves escalated problems of technical support. Sets up and integrates new and enhanced information systems
- Ability to learn, build, maintain, evaluate and troubleshoot existing software and develop user friendly software
- Candidates should have knowledge of medical terminology and be able to communicate with that terminology. Remains current with technical and professional skills. Effective task planning, organizational and time management skills. Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize multiple, unrelated tasks or projects simultaneously. Ability to lift or move heavy objects, such as moving manikins (adult and child size simulators) and other equipment relevant to educational and research activities. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Equity and Diversity Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community f foster the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.

Human Rights

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📌 Laboratory Technician, Evening Shift (British Columbia)
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