Ornge Careers

MEDICAL SIMULATION SPECIALIST

Reference #: 2025-166

 
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

The hourly pay range offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

The Medical Simulation Specialist provides hands-on operational and technical support to the Education simulation programs at Ornge Headquarters. These programs include, but are not limited to the Critical Care Paramedic, Flight Nursing programs, as well as applicable continuing professional development events. This role is essential to the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of high-fidelity simulation-based education and assessment.

Working closely with Faculty Educators, Simulation Leads, and Program Leadership, the Simulation Specialist supports simulation preparation, room setup, technology operation, live scenario support, reset, and post-event readiness. The role is operational and learner-facing, ensuring simulation environments are consistently prepared, functional, and aligned with educational objectives.

This position is ideal for individuals with strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and interest in healthcare simulation who thrive in fast-paced, team-based environments.

Key Accountabilities:

Simulation Operations & Readiness:

• Prepare simulation rooms, equipment, and supplies in accordance with session plans and setup documents.
• Ensure simulation environments are turn-key ready prior to learner arrival.
• Stage and maintain consumable bins, response bags, and scenario-specific supplies.
• Perform room walkthroughs to ensure safety, cleanliness, and organization.

Simulation Technology Support:

• Operate and support simulation technologies including:

• High-fidelity manikins
• iSimulate systems
• SIMCapture and audiovisual recording systems
• Tablets and associated applications

• Conduct pre-session technology checks and troubleshoot issues discreetly during live simulations.
• Ensure all simulation technology is properly powered, charged, and configured.

Live Simulation Support

• Provide on-site technical and operational support during active simulation sessions.
• Assist educators with scenario flow, room changeovers, and time-sensitive transitions.
• Monitor equipment and technology for malfunctions and intervene as required.

End-of-Day Reset & Readiness

• Oversee and support end-of-day reset processes in collaboration with educators and learners.
• Clean, disinfect, restock, and re-tag equipment and supplies.
• Ensure all rooms are returned to baseline configuration and ready for subsequent use.
• Secure simulation spaces and confirm readiness prior to departure.

Documentation & Escalation

• Complete daily room readiness and closing checklists.
• Log equipment, supply, or technology issues.
• Escalate unresolved or significant issues to the Program Lead or Manager in a timely manner.

Professional Accountability

• Maintain a visible, professional presence in the simulation centre.
• Adhere to simulation centre safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct standards.
• Contribute to a psychologically safe, respectful learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, learners, and other simulation staff.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in a healthcare, technical, or simulation-related field.
• 3-4 years of minimum experience.
• Strong technical aptitude and comfort working with audiovisual equipment, tablets, and software systems.
• Ability to follow detailed setup instructions and checklists with accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Physical ability to move, set up, and reposition simulation equipment and supplies.

Assets (Preferred):

• Experience working in a healthcare simulation environment.
• Experience with high-fidelity manikins, iSimulate, SIMCapture, or similar platforms.
• Background in paramedicine, nursing, respiratory therapy, or other healthcare disciplines.
• Familiarity with CCP or advanced care paramedicine education.
• Experience supporting OSCEs, simulation-based assessments, or skills labs.

Total Rewards:

• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Optional Enrollment.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. 
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.