Lab Technician, Equipment and Simulation Clinical Simulation Centre, Faculty of Nursing

Lab Technician, Equipment and Simulation

Clinical Simulation Centre, Faculty of Nursing

Competition No. 25.11.318

Category

Closing Date

Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week) MSU Band D (Steps 1-8): $27.671 - $40.242 per hour. $50,361 - $73,240 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week). November 23, 2025

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities. Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

MacEwan University is seeking a Lab Technician, Equipment and Simulation for a full-time continuing opportunity with the Faculty of Nursing.

The Lab Technician, Equipment and Simulation is a resource to faculty, staff and students, and is accountable for the ordering, organization and coordination of equipment and supplies, as well as organization of the lab environment including simulation events and experiences. You will create requisitions and receive goods and services in the Clinical Simulation Centre (CSC) and support ongoing operations linked with provision of a safe and suitable simulated learning environment for students, faculty and staff.

Key responsibilities include:

- Drawing on both short term (day to day) and long term (semester to semester) planning to ensure an appropriate range of resources are available;

- Utilizing the corporate online software system for purchasing procedures;

- Organizing and tracking calibration and maintenance of discipline specific instruments with the bio-medical specialists;

- Working with the scheduler(s) to provide information about lab space and equipment limitations pertinent to the scheduling of lab experiences;

- Working with Facilities to support and communicate to the Faculty, planned renovation implications as well as scheduled maintenance activities which impact scheduled learning activities;

- Seeking approvals for purchasing where needed from the Senior Lab Coordinator or Out of Scope Supervisor;

- Assisting faculty, staff and students with the use and operation of all equipment and supplies;

- Preparing for, supporting the implementation of, and leading the take-down/clean-up of simulated learning events; and

- Researching new equipment, materials and supplies and making staff and faculty aware of new brands and models.

Skills

You will have:

- Efficient and effective materials management skills;

- Proficient knowledge related to discipline-specific equipment and materials;

- Excellent organization, critical thinking, and communication skills;

- Proficient use of various systems and materials management software;

- Detail-oriented administrative support skills;

- The ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships; and

- Basic maintenance, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

Qualifications

- A minimum of a Diploma in a related health discipline.

- A minimum 2 years of materials management experience and 2 years of clinical experience in a health-related discipline.

- Post secondary lab experience is considered an asset.

- Experience with simulation equipment and healthcare related supplies, as well as implementation of both, would be considered an asset.

- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Union Collective Agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact humanresources@macewan.ca and we will support you to the best of our ability.

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