Academic Program Technologist – Nursing

Georgian is more than just an employer – we're a community. With multiple campuses located across Central Ontario, Georgian College offers rewarding employment opportunities in academics, administration, research, and more. We take pride in working alongside a dynamic team of student-focused educators, dedicated supporters, and passionate advocates. Together, we can advance our mission to inspire innovation, transform lives, and connect communities through the power of education.

Our exciting work environment offers the opportunity to learn and grow, while collaborating in a team-oriented culture that promotes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Together, we deliver unrivaled experiences for our students, employees and the communities we serve. Read our 2025-2030 strategic plan.

If you share our energy and passion, please consider joining Team Georgian.

Our curriculum focuses on interprofessional education and patient-centred care. Quality work placements and outstanding labs allow students to gain valuable experience.  In addition, our students have the opportunity for experiential learning in our clinics, which are open to the public.

Position Overview:

This incumbent is responsible for coordinating and organizing all lab and simulation spaces associated with the nursing programs across campuses as required. This includes preparing the lab environment by setting up, organizing and coordinating student learning activities and demonstrations; maintaining learning tools, equipment and supplies; and maintaining accurate student records.

In this role, Nursing Academic Technologists reinforces and facilitates learner development by applying previously taught theoretical content to practical application and fostering skill mastery through demonstration, guided practice, and formative feedback.

This role reinforces practice skills, provides feedback based on pre-determined criteria/learning outcomes and provides technical expertise for students in the Lab and Simulation settings to become proficient in the performance of skills as established by pre-determined criteria/learning outcomes by Faculty in the nursing programs. Additionally, this role maintains a form of mentorship, modelling professionalism and leadership to learners through staying abreast of current and new resources for faculty recommendation in lab and simulation courses.

Job Details:

This is a temporary replacement position for a bargaining unit employee.  Terms and conditions of employment are as outlined in the Support Staff Collective Agreement.

Job posting date: June 8, 2026
Department: Health, Wellness and Sciences   
Location: Barrie Campus -On Campus 
Classification: Support Staff 
Employment Type:  Contract (Appendix D)– July 2026 – January 2028 
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week 
Salary Range: PB K: 47.13-54.48

Key Responsibilities:  

• Facilitating student practice and reinforcing applied pre-learned principles / theory related to nursing skills, procedures and client assessment by organizing and scheduling student learning activities, practice sessions and skill practice demonstrations complete with scenarios, low fidelity simulators, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Collaborating with faculty to formulate a plan of action, and provide individual coaching to students struggling to demonstrate skill competency and application
• Providing feedback to faculty on observed skills for students
• Applies evidenced-informed learning strategies to support student skill acquisition and mastery in health care learners as directed by faculty.
• Organizing and implementing in-service training / orientation for students and faculty on the use of equipment in the labs
• Setting up equipment and supplies in the lab for student practice and other events as required (i.e. Open House, etc.)
• Ensuring all lab safety standards and standard operating procedures for electronic and other safety requirements (i.e. sharps, etc.) in a health care environment are followed
• Maintaining and updating resources including computer software, learning tools, posters, manuals, journal articles, resource textbooks, equipment and supplies to ensure materials / equipment are current and in good working order
• Organizing, maintaining, and purchasing supplies as required 
• Maintaining accurate student records

Qualifications: 
•    Must possess, and maintain, current registration in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
•    Must have successfully completed a BScN
•    Five years of experience as a Registered Nurse current with medical-surgical hands-on skill set and technology
•    Experience training and demonstrating skills to others
•    Experience with ordering supplies, inventory management, and tracking systems
•    Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety rules and regulations in a health care environment
•    Computer skills and experience using the MS Office Suite
•    Interpersonal and communication (oral & written) skills 
•    Must be self-directed with the ability to work independently and as a team member
•    Proven analytical, critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills
•    Demonstrated planning, coordinating and time management skills
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality
•    Courses in Teaching and Training Adults would be an asset
•    Experience with high fidelity simulators would be an asset

Why Work with Us?

Georgian’s multiple campuses are in some of the most sought-after areas in Central Ontario.  Our campuses play important roles in each of these communities, serving as centers for academic, social, and cultural activities, and contributing to the social and economic well-being of the areas.

In addition to a rewarding career, here are some of the other benefits offered to full-time employees of Georgian College:

•    We offer a competitive compensation rate, comprehensive benefits plan and a generous vacation policy as well as CAAT defined-benefit pension plan which includes fully matched contributions.
•    A tuition reimbursement program that offers reduced course fees for college staff and their dependents. 
•    A holiday shut down period that allows employees to rest and relax with family and friends. 
•    A flex work program for most positions allowing employees the flexibility of working both on campus and remotely.  
•    All Georgian Employees have access to the EFAP:  Employees and their family members can call the program 24/7 for completely confidential support, information, and assistance.
•    Campus Safety Services:  Georgian is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment through the delivery of professional health and safety, security, parking, emergency management, conflict resolution and investigative services.

For a more in depth look at what Georgian has to offer, check out our website.

Are you ready to Experience Georgian?

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: https://www.georgiancollege.ca/about-georgian/career-opportunities/ quoting Competition #52-26 by 11:59 pm on June 15,2026. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.