Manager, Simulation Strategy and Health Technologies

Status:
Full Time

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week

Home Campus: IAHS (hybrid work arrangements available)

Rate of Pay:
Payband 10 ($88,983 - $111,230 per year)

Vacancy Status: 1 vacancy available

Posting Date:
October 5th, 2026

Closing Date:
October 19th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Reporting to the Director, Research & Administration, the Manager, Simulation Strategy & Health Technologies provides strategic and operational leadership for simulation, immersive technologies, and interprofessional learning initiatives within the School of Health. The role oversees the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of simulation programs, virtual and augmented reality (XR) initiatives, and other innovative learning solutions to enhance academic programming and the experiences of students, staff, and faculty.

The Manager leads simulation lab operations, ensuring alignment with institutional strategic priorities by advancing learning innovation, integrating emerging technologies into teaching environments, and supporting high‑quality clinical and experiential education.

The role also provides subject‑matter expertise to guide the development and execution of immersive technology strategies, including evaluating and recommending XR investments, piloting solutions using an evidence‑based approach, and overseeing asset management.

In addition, the Manager is responsible for portfolio budgeting in consultation with the Director, and supports capital planning, resource optimization, and the development of internal and external partnerships. The incumbent fosters communities of practice to share best practices across academic, clinical, and industry settings.

Drawing on professional practice, academic experience, systems expertise, and innovation, the Manager contributes to advancing the School’s strategic vision for experiential and simulation‑based education while ensuring high‑quality learning environments and effective use of resources and partnerships in support of the College’s strategic plan.

Serves as the School’s principal resource for simulation strategy and emerging health technologies.

• Develops and provides direction on the School of Health simulation and technology - based learning strategy across all programs, ensuring alignment with academic priorities, industry best practices, and the College’s strategic plan.
• Develops multi‑year simulation and immersive technology roadmap.
• Establishes governance framework for simulation and XR implementation.
• Establishes standards and evaluation metrics for simulation programming.
• Ensures all immersive technology and simulation learning activities are inclusive and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant.
• Identifies, designs, develops, implements, and assesses XR activities, simulation teaching, learning technologies and initiatives.
• Leads internal and external interdisciplinary partnerships, opportunities and committees (i.e. National Simulation Operations Meeting, School of Health Simulation Committee, etc).
• Establishes strategic partnerships with local and national industry and community organizations, facilitating knowledge exchange and mutually beneficial relationships.
• Optimizes simulation lab usage by leading the promotion and coordination of educational experiences throughout the college.
• Attends…