Science Communicator – Science Centre

Science Communicator – Science Centre

English/French Required

$34,580 per year, Full-time 1-year contract

Do you love science and have an insatiable curiosity for the world around you?

Do you love sharing your ideas and working with a bright and fun team?

Are you energized by the idea engaging audiences of all ages in live science demonstrations?

Can you picture yourself spending your days exploring science and sharing your passion with others?

If this sounds like you we have the perfect opportunity! Join our science program team as a Science Communicator. Science Communicators are key players in our unique hands-on visitor experiences. They create and deliver exciting programming, coach and mentor junior staff on wowing everyone who comes to see us, provide integral information on visitor feedback, support research and design of new exhibits and make sure everything is in its place for things to run smoothly. Explore and work in a variety of areas of science, including: biology, space, chemistry and of course our northern animal ambassadors. Let us know your favourite when you apply!

Position Highlights:

• Creative development and delivery of visitor experiences
• School program delivery and special event programming
• Visitor engagement
• Tasking and deployment of science demonstrator and volunteer teams
• Train, coach and mentor new staff
• Maintain equipment, manage inventories
• Enforce safety protocols and lead safety improvements
• Troubleshoot daily operations and service issues for the lab

Keys to Success:

• Exceptional verbal communication skills in both English and French
• Engaging and expressive presentation and program delivery skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Superior organizational skills
• Proven ability to embrace teamwork yet be self-motivated
• Outstanding problem-solving skills
• Respect and kindness towards others and an genuine desire to create a supportive environment
• Willingness to work some evenings, weekends and public holidays

Compensation Highlights:

• Full-time, 1 year contract opportunity
• Competitive salary package starting at $34,580 per year
• Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts
• On-site gym
• Free on-site parking

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

Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario