STEM Communicator – Outreach (Sault Ste. Marie)

STEM Communicator – Outreach (Sault Ste. Marie)

$1,435 bi-weekly

PASSION, PIZZAZ, PEOPLE, PUBLIC SPEAKING! These are your keys to success in your role as a STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Communicator with Science North’s Outreach team. We are looking for communication enthusiasts that crave the rush of delivering impactful and creative STEM programs on the latest topics.

If you’re still reading, let’s get to know you:

•           Being around people brings you joy and fills your energy stores

•           You live and breathe science and love sharing your enthusiasm

•           Teaching others and public speaking excites and motivates you

•           Communication whether it’s written, spoken, performed, or organized is your best quality

•           Someone calling you a nerd is an ABSOLUTE compliment

What your time would look like:

As the STEM Communicator you will be a key member of the Education and Northern Programs team, delivering and supporting outreach programs for students and members of the public of all ages across Northern Ontario. You’ll be delivering high-quality programming and a number of STEM topics and delve deeply into the exciting topic of digital literacy and navigating the rising threat of online misinformation and disinformation.

You will travel throughout Northern Ontario to present STEM concepts to audiences in schools, libraries and other community based centres, fairs and festivals. Your best opportunity for success will see you have experience working in STEM and with youth along with program delivery. Your exceptional verbal communication skills in English (French language skills would be an asset), strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities will serve you well in the role. As you will be driving to locations across Northern Ontario you must be 21 years of age, possess a valid full G license and a 3 year safe driving record (non-negotiable). We invite applications from individuals of Indigenous heritage.

Full-time opportunities running through to March 31, 2025. Enjoy a competitive salary and while on the road Science North will cover your meals, accommodations and travel expenses.

Just to name a few other perks of being a Bluecoat:

•           Free personal membership to Science North

•           A community of like-minded people

•           Exciting opportunities for professional development

•           Explore Northern Ontario

•           Enjoy being part of an inclusive and innovative organization

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.  An early application represents your best opportunity for success. 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 agency of the Government of Ontario.