STEM Communicator (Thunder Bay)

Job summary

The STEM Communicator delivers hands-on science programming, workshops, and demonstrations to diverse audiences across Northern Ontario. They also support the development of program content, maintain equipment, and travel to various community locations to engage the public with STEM.

Job details

STEM Communicator – Thunder Bay $39,130 to $42,000, full-time permanent, generous benefits package Does the idea of getting paid to travel and experience Northern Ontario, while engaging people in STEM excite you? Are you passionate about engaging visitors with innovative experiences and programs? Are you always looking for new adventures and enjoy a fast-paced work environment that is always changing? At Science North we thrive on bringing award-winning science experiences to communities across Northern Ontario and we want YOUR passion for engaging people with STEM! As the STEM Communicator you will be a key member of the STEM Engagement team, delivering engaging, hands-on science experiences to students, families, and community audiences across Northern Ontario, including many First Nation Communities. You will work with a variety of audiences, including children and youth, as you actively communicate and promote STEM through dynamic, engaging Science North programs. Your primary role will be delivering high-quality programming on a number of STEM topics, bringing science to life through demonstrations, workshops, and interactive programming (in Thunder Bay and on the road) while working alongside a collaborative team of passionate STEM professionals. If you have experience in program delivery, are passionate about science either with a formal background or through life/work experience, this may be the job for you! Key Responsibilities: Travel to Northern Ontario communities, including Indigenous communities to deliver outreach experiences including visits to schools, festivals, fairs, and partner locations Be a key member of the STEM Engagement Unit, supporting other programming initiatives Evaluate, obtain and act on programming feedback Support the writing of scripts, signage and content for programs and specialty workshops/shows Problem solve/anticipate needs/issues, identify solutions and respond to client complaints/concerns Assist with inventories and maintenance of equipment, materials & supplies What you bring: Valid G driver’s license reflecting a 3-year safe driving record (non-negotiable) Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Northern Ontario, including winter roads, evening and weekend work Formal background in a STEM field or equivalent experience Demonstrated organizational skills A positive and fun attitude with demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team Superior attention to detail and an aptitude for resourcefulness Exceptional communication skills, possessing a high level of verbal and written proficiency in English Excellent demonstrated program delivery skills Ability to engage large crowds with science shows Ability to work independently, often from external locations Compensation Highlights: Full-time permanent opportunity Competitive salary starting at $39,130 to $42,000 per year Annual performance and merit increase consideration Participation in the Science North Employee Incentive Plan Comprehensive group benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paramedical, life/travel insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 24/7 telemedicine access, wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro services Pension plan following one year (or continued participation in OTPP) Science North annual family membership Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution, free on-site parking Professional development opportunities Minimum 3 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of service 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

What you’ll do

The STEM Communicator delivers hands-on science programming, workshops, and demonstrations to diverse audiences across Northern Ontario. They also support the development of program content, maintain equipment, and travel to various community locations to engage the public with STEM.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid G driver's license with a clean record and the ability to travel extensively throughout Northern Ontario. A formal background in a STEM field or equivalent experience is required, along with strong communication and engagement skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Paramedical services • Life insurance • Travel insurance • Short-term disability coverage • Long-term disability coverage • Telemedicine access • Wellness spending account • Onsite physiotherapy • Onsite chiropractic services • Pension plan • Annual family membership • Fitness membership contribution • Free on-site parking • Professional development opportunities • Paid vacation

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Program delivery
• Public speaking
• Science communication
• STEM education
• Workshop facilitation
• Organizational skills
• Resourcefulness
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Driving
• Content creation
• Safe Driving
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Organizational Skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Reconciliation
• Communication
• Discounts And Allowances
• English Language
• Innovation
• Interactive Programming
• Mathematics
• Telehealth
• Demonstration Skills
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Communicator
• Program Officer
• Policy and Planning Managers
• Managers, All Other