The Operations Manager, Nursing Lab and Clinical Placements directly oversees and leads the daily operations of an assigned portfolio of nursing labs and clinical placements within the Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies (i.e. Clinical Placements, Labs and Simulations for the School of Nursing). The Operations Manager leads daily operational planning of infrastructure and resources (facilities, equipment and employees), which includes managing a team of support staff (e.g., full-time, part-time support staff including lab technologists and clinical instructors) and implementing/maintaining systems for ensuring regulatory compliance (e.g., Health and Safety, Biological Safety) equipment maintenance scheduling and use of space to meet various programmatic needs. The Operations Manager supports program and curricular activities of the clinical placements and labs through recommending, implementing, and coordinating continuous quality and cost improvements; developing/implementing policies, procedures, and practices; and promoting programs and services within Sheridan and the surrounding communities.

What You’ll be Doing

Manage the daily operations of clinical placements and lab spaces for programs within the School of Nursing; Planning and implementing short and long-term goals and strategies for the operation of clinical placements and labs;  Researching trends, evaluating services, planning and scheduling of labs, reviewing and updating standard operation procedures and policies and ensuring health and safety compliance; Compiling and reporting metrics, such as trends, volume of work, operational efficiency, process improvement, etc.; Optimizing staff and department performance and building professional capacity through effective recruiting, selection, development, professional mentoring/coaching, workflow/goal setting and ongoing performance management and evaluation; Writing documentation and business cases for maintenance and capital items and assisting with the determination of fiscal requirements and preparation of budgetary recommendations;  Supporting the Associate Dean in review and management of the operating and capital budgets; Leading audit tours and responding to audit comments; Participating and consulting with designate on Health and Safety Committee and ensures compliance of Records and Information Management (RIM) Assets in all formats, as well as the safeguarding of personal and confidential information as per Sheridan’s RIM Policy and Procedure. Oversees the development and implementation of new initiatives and proposals for potential enrolment and student experience strategies; Maintains connections with external partners/community and collaborates with external stakeholders on community initiatives and partnerships; Performing other related duties, as assigned.

About You

You are an analytical thinker and have a knack for thinking critically when solving problems and making sound decisions.

You exercise sound judgement and your sharp problem-solving skills, along with your ability to invite new ways of thinking, allow you to solve challenges in a creative way to help advance organizational goals.

You are a natural leader and have a highly collaborative spirit which, combined with your keen interpersonal skills, empowers you to build relationships and create and maintain a positive organizational culture.

You have highly developed communication skills and can clearly and concisely communicate instructions and mediate with others.

You have advanced technical writing skills for preparing manuals, standard operating procedures and policies.

You enjoy multi-tasking, prioritizing, balancing and managing multiple complex and competing demands and projects while staying organized, leading and delegating effectively meet a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.

You are self-directed, action oriented with an ability to establish priorities to manage multiple complex and competing demands.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

Master’s degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Health Management or other related field PhD in Nursing or related field considered an asset  5 years of professional nursing experience in a healthcare setting, including 2 years of experience managing and leading a diverse team.(Equivalencies for education/experience to be considered) Registered and in good standing with the with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)  Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles/legislation and experience administering Occupational Health and Safety policies  Solid understanding of principles of occupational hazard identification, assessment and control  The following will be considered assets: WHMIS/Globally Harmonized System (GHS) training, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training, CPR Joint Health and Safety Committee training/certification

Who We Are

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies
Campus Location: Davis (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus).
Work Categorization: Resident | On-site 5 days/week
Reference #: J10125-1557
Employee Group: Administrative 
Payband: NM
Salary Range: $99,544 - $124,429
Application Deadline: February 19, 2025
Application Details: This is a temporary position that may continue up to February 24, 2026.

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.