Laboratory Assistants jobs in Saskatoon, SK

Competition Number

P17726

Posting Title

Simulation Assistant

Classification

Band 6

Location

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Other Location(s)

Building

Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr.

Other Building

Date Posted

07/03/2026

Closing Date

07/14/2026

JIQ #

010

Start Date

07/20/2026

End Date

Open Until Filled

No

Ongoing

Yes

Category of work

Full Time

Bargaining Unit

Professional Services

Hours of Work

Regulated 36 hours (modified)

Salary Range

$2,075.08-$2,479.38 bi-weekly

Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

Full-time, 72 hours biweekly, as assigned by Program Head. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Posting Status

Open

This position is open to individuals with experience in acute care settings; Nurses, Paramedics, CCA’s in acute care settings considered to be relevant.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties

1. Assist with orientation of new simulation assistants to SLC.
2. Collaborate with SLC coordinator for the acquisition of supplies and equipment, purchasing, storage and provision of lab supplies and equipment, including bi-annual inventory count.
3. Perform product and vendor research.
4. Assess supply and equipment product suitability, availability, program value and performance in relationship to the objectives of the SLC.
5. Prepare and present supplies and equipment for specific events, e.g. instillation of fluid compartments of simulators, dressing bundles, simulated sutures, wound care simulators, heat sealed instruments.
6. Dismantle and store supplies and equipment following simulation events/scenarios.
7. Assist the technician with the physical preparation and dismantling of simulation equipment.
8. Establish and maintain working relationships (both national and international) with counterparts from other educational institutions, simulation lab professionals, vendors, community representatives, health industry/education leaders.
9. Work as a member of the SLC team.
10. Liaise with faculty and health region representatives regarding current standards of practice, policies, procedures and preferred products.

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

1. Graduate of a post-secondary nursing education program.
2. One year experience working in a health education simulation learning environment or in the use of nursing equipment and procedures.
3. Training or experience at the introductory level in the use of MS Office suite.
4. Knowledge of current products and procedures used in health education simulation.
5. Knowledge of medical terminology.
6. Effective communication (listening, oral, written) skills.
7. Good analytical and organizational skills.
8. Ability to work cooperatively within a team.
9. Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
10. Demonstrates valuing diversity.
11. Must have valid driver’s license.

Desired QSA