Simulation Lab Coordinator

About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

For a more in-depth understanding of our vision, core values and ongoing work, please see our

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our .

About the School of Medicine

It’s time to transform medical education.will be designed from the ground up to shift the paradigm of healthcare delivery and improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities. With a community-driven, intentionally inclusive approach, the new school will train doctors whose cultural awareness and humility are as crucial as their medical skills.

, a forward-thinking educational leader, TMU’s School of Medicine will draw on the university’s commitment to community, equity, and innovation to address rapidly changing healthcare needs. The school will train a new generation of physicians who are ready to learn, to adapt, and ultimately to be agents of change.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Simulation Lab Coordinator to join the School of Medicine! This role will coordinate the daily operations, logistics, and technical support of the School of Medicine’s Clinical Anatomy and Simulation Laboratory. The Coordinator provides onsite support and assistance in the delivery of simulation-based learning experiences across undergraduate and postgraduate medical education (UGME and PGME) in collaboration with clinical faculty, standardized patients, simulation specialists, and students. The Coordinator will ensure lab environments are prepared, resourced, and maintained for effective use, and will provide logistical and operational support for simulation and OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) sessions, while ensuring alignment with academic scheduling and instructional goals.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the School of Medicine’s inaugural class!

Responsibilities include:

• Student support and learning facilitation
• Clinical faculty support, liaison, and collaboration
• Development and coordination of lab space
• Simulation and OSCE Support
• Simulation Technology Support
• Communication and Administration

Qualifications
To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in health sciences, nursing, or related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience in simulation lab or clinical education coordination, including experience with simulation-based instruction, clinical equipment, and learner facilitation.
• Strong knowledge of health professions education and simulation pedagogy.
• Familiarity with clinical anatomy and procedural skills relevant to simulation-based instruction.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling and maintaining medical equipment and supplies.
• Technical proficiency with low- and high-fidelity simulation equipment.
• Proven knowledge and skill to creatively facilitate simulation-based student learning environments.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills, with the ability to hone a positive and collaborative working relationship with students and clinical faculty.
• Solid administrative and organizational capabilities including inventory management, scheduling, and lab resource coordination.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed, while also demonstrating a strong willingness to collaborate as part of a team to organize, and facilitate simulation-based learning sessions and meetings.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Innovative thinking and the ability to assess and evaluate structures, policies, and procedures.