Course Developer, Pediatric Perfusionist

Position Summary
The Michener Institute is seeking an experienced clinician educator with expertise in pediatric cardiac surgery and simulation-based education to support the development of a new pediatric simulation curriculum. The CVP program is the largest and first masters level program in Canada training cardiovascular perfusionists to work in health care settings across Ontario. The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to develop pediatric simulations within the CVP Program. This position provides the successful candidate with an exciting opportunity to develop a high quality educational experience to future perfusionists.

This role is a contract position. The successful candidate will be expected to play a leadership role in all aspects of simulation design and development of interprofessional pediatric cardiac surgery simulation scenarios student assessments and evaluations. There is potential for contract renewal in January 2027 and February 2027 for individuals interested in serving as the lead instructor for delivery of the curriculum.

If youre eager to collaborate with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop six interprofessional pediatric cardiac surgery simulation case scenarios:
  • Five core curriculum cases
  • One remediation case
• Complete development of all simulation scenarios by November 2026
• Develop corresponding learner assessment tools and evaluation rubrics by November 2026
• Create structured debriefing guides to support facilitator-led reflection and feedback
• Upload and organize curriculum materials within the learning management system (MichBrite) and update the Learning Management System as required
• Test all simulation scenarios onsite using the Califia simulator and troubleshoot technical or educational issues to ensure successful implementation by December 2026
• Identify required pediatric consumables and simulation resources needed to deliver the scenarios
• Collaborate with management and industry partners/vendors to secure required supplies and equipment
• Participate in weekly touchpoints with the instructional design and project team

Qualifications :

• Canadian or American certified pediatric perfusionist
• Clinical expertise in pediatric cardiac surgery pediatric critical care pediatric perfusion pediatric anesthesia or a related specialty
• Experience developing simulation-based educational activities and clinical scenarios
• Knowledge of simulation pedagogy assessment debriefing and competency-based education
• Experience working within interprofessional healthcare education environments
• Strong project management communication and collaboration skills

Additional Information :

Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit a curriculum vitae and a brief statement outlining their relevant clinical simulation and educational experience.

Closing Date: September 29 2026

For further information on The Michener Institute please visit our website at .

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of Health and is a respectful caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility diversity and equal opportunity.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

For further information on The Michener Institute please visit our website at .

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility diversity and equal opportunity.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract