Engineering Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator - Limited Term

Ontario Tech University; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Tech University seeks an Engineering Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator for a limited-term position. This role focuses on developing and delivering K-12 programs aimed at engaging Black youth in STEM, maintaining partnerships with schools, and supervising outreach instructors. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills along with an understanding of the community dynamics. The position offers a salary starting at $69,288 for 35 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in an academic environment, engaging youth in educational experiences.
• Must have lived experience as a Black person with strong connections to Black communities.
• Able to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all youth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver K-12 programming for Black youth.
• Train and supervise Engineering Outreach Instructors to ensure effective program delivery.
• Engage with community organizations to foster partnerships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Industrial design

Engineering

Computer programming

Tinkering

Building

Public speaking

Problem-solving

Education

4 year Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, a STEM field, or Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Tools

3D Printers

Laser Cutters

Arduinos

Python

C

C++

HTML

Job description

Engineering Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator - Limited Term

Tracking Code:req1600

Faculty/Department:Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Number of Positions:1

Appointment Type:Limited Term 12 months

Hours of Work:35 hours per week

Salary Range:Level 8- Starting Salary, Step 1$69,288

Posting Date:June 16, 2025

Closing Date:June 27, 2025(7:00 pm EST)

Job Summary:The Engineering Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for developing and delivering quality and culturally-relevant K-12 programming designed specifically for Black youth. The Coordinator will train and supervise Engineering Outreach Instructors to ensure ethical, respectful and culturally sensitive program delivery of the developed outreach programming through existing school board and community partnerships. The coordinator will continually work to form new partnerships with relevant community groups and organizations that share similar values.

Nature of work:
Reporting to the Engineering Outreach Manager, the Coordinator is a high-energy leader that has an interest in STEM, tinkering, making and designing.

Responsibilities/accountabilities:

• Foster partnership relationships with organizations and community groups that focus on opportunities for Black Youth. The partnerships will collaborate to deliver programming for elementary and secondary school audiences ensuring alignment with the Ontario curriculum
• Work closely with school boards to develop a strategy for providing Black Youth with opportunities within STEM through engineering outreach programs, and create awareness about diversity and inclusion in STEM fields
  
• Stay up-to-date with research and new technologies that could have an impact on engineering outreach programs
• Develop and use tools to assess success of program activities. Assessment may be used to share success with other programs through papers and conferences
• Ensure the safety of all program participants
• Train and supervise Engineering Outreach Instructors (High School and Undergraduate students) and volunteers to deliver Black Youth programs
• Engage with school boards, school administrators, and teachers in actively promoting engineering outreach programs and to identify the needs of the audience
• Prepare and deliver reports, maintain accurate records of participants, and manage data related to K-12 engineering outreach events, and any related programs
• Support other Engineering Outreach programs, as needed

Required Skills:

• Attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
• Has a lived experience as a Black person and a strong connection with Black communities
• Has an aptitude for industrial design, engineering, computer programming, tinkering, building, and a passion for STEM subjects
• Is energized by talking to the public, comfortable speaking in English
• Serve as a positive role model for youth in Black communities
• Can create and maintain an inclusive and safe space for ALL youth
• Has a strong work ethic, and a demonstrated ability to be professional and punctual
• Is confident using Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), Google Tools, Maker Tools (3D Printers, Laser Cutters, Arduinos, etc), basic programming languages (Python, C, C++, HTML), and updating social media channels
• Thinks critically and solves problems creatively and efficiently
• Can effectively communicate technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders
• Must have a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check and valid First Aid and CPR-C
• Able to lift and move objects as heavy as 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to ensure that all of vaccines are up to date as per the federal vaccination guide for child care workers

Required Education:

• Must have a 4 year Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, a STEM field, or Education
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this role

* Verification of Academic credentials may be required

Required Experience:

• 1-3 years experience in an academic environment, including knowledge of university policies and procedures
• Has experience engaging youth in educational or recreational experiences
• Previous experience with Actua or Actua Network Member is considered an asset
• Must be able to deliver educational programs in a classroom environment in English

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepteduntil June 27, 2025or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the OPSEU. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university’s policies which may also be found on our websitehttps://ontariotechu.caand which may be amended from time-to-time.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contactJulie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist.For more informationabout the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’sAccessibility Policy

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of theMississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location:Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date:8/11/2025

Expected End Date:8/10/2026