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Position Summary:
Assists the Standardized Patient Educator and the Director of the Lab and simulation in planning simulation activities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Organizes schedules/and coordinates all sessions that require standardized patients and reviews schedules with faculty in collaboration with the Standardized Patient Educator.
Provides liaison between faculty and Standardized Patients (SPs) during work sessions.
Attends briefings with SP’s, faculty members and evaluators prior to programs.
Organizes and implements dry runs and rehearsals with the standardized patients and the faculty prior to the session.
Assist with application of moulage, make-up and props according to the learning activity.
Implements the administrative procedures related to all activities involving SPs.
Develops and gives presentations for standardized patients orientation and information sessions in collaboration with the Standardized Patient Educator.
Trains the standardized patients and provides feedback on their performance in collaboration with the Standardized Patient Educator.
In Collaboration with the Director of lab and simulation, develops and runs training sessions for standardized patients on Giving Effective Feedback to learners from a patients’ perspective.
Assists the Standardized Patient Educator in overseeing the standardized patient scenario database and makes changes and provides suggestions/corrections after consultation with faculty.
Compiles and maintains the standardized patient database
Assists the Standardized Patient Educator in overseeing the standardized patient program evaluation process and suggests changes required to improve the program.
Promotes and advertises the standardized patient program in the community.
The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
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DEC in dramatic/performing arts; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Background in dramatic/performing arts, with experience in health care and education.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to work with a variety of people, teach, instruct and give constructive feedback.
- Proven discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
- Organizational skills, initiative and flexibility required to manage a multifaceted position. Ability to work with Word, Excel and database software.
- English and French, spoken and written.
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
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Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
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Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
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Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
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Competitive vacation policy
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Two (2) personal days
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Two (2) floating holidays
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Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
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Paid time off over the December holiday period
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Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
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Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.
Minimum Education and Experience:
DEC III 3 Years Related Experience /
(MUNACA Level H) $33.05 - $40.97
33.75 (Full time)
Manager Administration
Position End Date (If applicable):
2027-06-30
2026-06-16
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
