STEM Specialist, Informal Programs - Sudbury

STEM Specialist, Informal Programs - Sudbury

$47,000 - $57,000 per year, full-time permanent, generous benefits package

If you grew up in Northern Ontario there’s a good chance you’ve attended a Science North science camp – and you remember it to this day! Science North is an icon of science education and entertainment across Northern Ontario – we make science and learning FUN!! We believe it’s vitally important that youth both in Sudbury and in communities throughout Northern Ontario have access to amazing science experiences. Our Informal Programs team creates memories and experiences for thousands of children each year.

Do you have a passion and background for teaching and science? Are you looking for a unique and exciting place to share that knowledge? Does the idea for having fun with science for a living seem like the best job ever? Then this role may be a perfect fit! Science North is looking to recruit a STEM Specialist, Informal Programs to join the Sudbury Education and Northern Programs team in a full-time, permanent capacity.

The STEM Specialist is a key member of the Education and Northern Programs team, leading and supporting programs and initiatives for Northeastern Ontario. As the successful candidate you will work with children and a variety of audiences, actively communicate and promote Science North programs, and deliver quality, educational and informal science experiences both in Sudbury and on the road.

Position highlights:

• Develop and deliver informal science programs for Sudbury and throughout Northeastern Ontario including; summer science camps, PA Day programs, March break and holiday camps along with other workshops and events
• Work with a team of marketing professionals to promote and market programs
• Lead and direct venue rentals and other logistics for multiple communities and teams, including travel teams
• Lead and monitor registrations and oversee registrations and participant inquiries
• Recruit, train and coach a diverse team of camp deliverers
• Ensure health and safety of all participants and staff
• Monitor, evaluate, obtain and act on participant feedback
• Write scripts, signage and content for programs and specialty workshops
• Liaise with parents/guardians, respond to inquiries
• Manage and control area expenditures and submit financial reporting
• Proactively identify needs/issues and problem solve/establish solutions, address complaints/concerns
• Use your exceptional interpersonal skills to foster relationships stakeholders throughout Northern Ontario 
• Compile reports, maintain programming information and other required information

Qualifications:

• Formal background in a STEM field or equivalent experience in science, recreation & leisure, education or another related field
• Extensive experience working with children and a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated experience in program development and delivery
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with fun and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French - non-negotiable
• Valid G driver’s license reflecting a 3-year clean driving abstract, non-negotiable
• A strong work ethic and a passion for working in a fast-paced ever-changing environment
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Northern Ontario, at times solo, including evening and weekend travel/work 
• Demonstrated organizational, planning and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple and potentially conflicting priorities
• Superior attention to detail
• Exemplary aptitude for problem-solving and resourcefulness

Compensation Highlights:

• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Competitive salary starting at $47,000 to $57,000 per year
• Annual performance and merit increase consideration
• Participation in the Science North Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• 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, on-site gym
• Pension plan following one year
• Science North annual family membership
• Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution
• Professional development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• 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.

If you have any questions or need more information please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at careers@sciencenorth.ca

Apply online at http://sciencenorth.ca/careers. 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