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STEM Communicator - Education
Science North
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Posted Oct 22
About this role
STEM Communicator – Education $39,130 to $42,000: Fixed term contract ending August 27th 2027 Deliver hands-on and virtual STEM programs for students at Science North, Dynamic Earth, and schools across Northern Ontario. As a STEM Communicator, you will connect with learners in classrooms, online, and at Science North and Dynamic Earth. Each day may look different, giving you opportunities to work with a range of ages, topics, and learning environments. You will join a collaborative education team that values curiosity, creativity, and practical learning experiences for teachers and students. Key Responsibilities School Program Delivery: Lead engaging, hands-on activities and lessons for students visiting Science North and Dynamic Earth. Outreach Program Delivery: Bring in-class STEM activities to schools across Northern Ontario through occasional travel with the outreach team. SHSM Program Delivery: Guide high-school students through Specialist High Skills Major certifications at the science centre and in their classrooms, helping them explore pathways to future careers. E-Workshop Delivery: Facilitate virtual school programs for remote classrooms STEM Education Support: As part of the education team, support lesson plan writing, school program development, and the creation of resources to support teachers Qualifications and Skills Comfortable communicating and presenting in both English and French Background in STEM, education, or a related field, or equivalent experience Experience presenting and delivering programs to in-person and virtual audiences Familiarity with virtual learning platforms is an asset Collaborative, adaptable, and interested in learning in a creative environment Less than 3 month old (at date of submission) Vulnerable Sector Police Check (non-negotiable) A valid G driver’s licence and three-year safe driving record are assets Compensation Highlights Full-time, 12-month contract Annual salary of $39,130 to $42,000 Flexible work arrangements Science North annual family membership Free or discounted admission to participating attractions, and discounts on Science North facilities and programs Free on-site parking Don’t meet every single requirement? At Science North we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 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. Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario.