STEM Specialist – Northwest Informal Programs

STEM Specialist – Northwest Informal Programs

Full-time – 1 year contract

$47,300 per year

The STEM Specialist is a key member of the Education and Northern Programs team, leading and supporting programs and initiatives out of our Thunder Bay satellite office. They focus on the development, marketing and delivery of Summer camp programs, PA Days and other workshops/events and initiatives (including Outreach opportunities) in Thunder Bay and throughout Northern Ontario.

This position is based in Northwestern Ontario. Although Science North holds a base of operations in Thunder Bay, this opportunity would potentially be suitable for individuals interested in work remotely from other areas of Northwestern Ontario with frequent travel to and from Thunder Bay.

About you

You are passionate about creating and delivering engaging and informative experiences for all ages but particularly children. It’s important to you that everyone have a wonderful time at camps and leaves with memories that last a lifetime. You are excited about being a product ambassador for Science North and can deliver quality, educational and informal science experiences both in Thunder Bay and on the road. You can also harness your leadership skills to oversee and coordinate teams of staff across Northern Ontario.

Position Highlights

• Lead, organize and coordinate multiple teams of staff delivering programming all across Northern Ontario
• Deliver programming throughout informal programs, events and workshops year-round
• Ensure safety of participants and staff alike
• Recruit, train and mentor staff teams
• Organize supplies, shipments, accommodations for travelling teams

Experience and Skills

You will have demonstrated experience working with children and a variety of audiences, experience in program development and delivery and will be science focused with a formal background and/or equivalent experience in a STEM related field. You will need to utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational and interpersonal skills to be successful. Finally you must have a willingness to travel and the ability to work in a fast paced environment, managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

The position also requires a current (less than 3 months) criminal background check and a valid driver’s license reflecting a 3-year safe driving record (non-negotiable).

Compensation highlights;

• Competitive salary package starting at $47,300 per year
• Full-time contract opportunity
• Free personal Science North membership
• Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury
• Discounts for onsite businesses, events and programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• On-site gym
• Free on-site parking

Apply online. An early application represents your best opportunity for consideration. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.

Science North is a registered charity and is an agency of the Government of Ontario.