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Auxiliary Simulated Participant

British Columbia Institute of Technology

British Columbia Institute of Technology

CAD 25.97-28.65 / hour
Posted on Aug 1, 2025
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Position Details

Position Information
Position Title Auxiliary Simulated Participant
Who We Are
At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.
Position Summary
BCIT’s School of Health Sciences is seeking Auxiliary/Casual Simulated Participants to support student practice and examinations under BCIT’s Simulated 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
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 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:

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
  • Minimum of fifteen days of vacation prorated per year
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $325 if eligible!
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
  • 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.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
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
Open Until Filled? Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/9198

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Certificate
    • Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10+
  3. * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
    • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
  4. * What interests you about becoming a simulated participant?

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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