STEM Communicator - Education

Science North; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Science North annual family membership

Free or discounted admission to at tra

Free on-site parking

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Science North in Sudbury, Ontario, is seeking a STEM Communicator – Education to deliver hands-on and virtual programs for students at Science North, Dynamic Earth, and schools across Northern Ontario.

The role covers school program delivery, outreach in schools, SHSM guidance, and e-workshops; you’ll join a collaborative team and communicate in English and French, with a 12‑month contract and a salary of $39,130 to $42,000.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and French; comfortable presenting.
• Background in STEM, education, or related field.
• Experience delivering programs to in-person and virtual audiences.
• Familiarity with virtual learning platforms is an asset.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn in a creative environment.
• Valid driver’s license and three-year safe driving record are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on school programs for students visiting Science North and Dynamic Earth.
• Deliver outreach activities at schools across Northern Ontario with occasional travel.
• Guide SHSM certifications at the science centre and in classrooms.
• Facilitate virtual school programs for remote classrooms.
• Support lesson plan writing and development of teaching resources.

Skills

Bilingual English/French communication

STEM/education background

Public speaking / presentation

Experience with in-person and virtual

Job description

STEM Communicator – Education

$39,130 to $42,000: Fixed term contract ending August 27th 2027

Deliver hands-on and virtual STEM programs for students at Science North, Dynamic Earth, and schools across Northern Ontario.

As a STEM Communicator, you will connect with learners in classrooms, online, and at Science North and Dynamic Earth. Each day may look different, giving you opportunities to work with a range of ages, topics, and learning environments.

You will join a collaborative education team that values curiosity, creativity, and practical learning experiences for teachers and students.

Key Responsibilities

• School Program Delivery: Lead engaging, hands-on activities and lessons for students visiting Science North and Dynamic Earth.
• Outreach Program Delivery: Bring in-class STEM activities to schools across Northern Ontario through occasional travel with the outreach team.
• SHSM Program Delivery: Guide high-school students through Specialist High Skills Major certifications at the science centre and in their classrooms, helping them explore pathways to future careers.
• E-Workshop Delivery: Facilitate virtual school programs for remote classrooms
• STEM Education Support: As part of the education team, support lesson plan writing, school program development, and the creation of resources to support teachers

Qualifications and Skills

• Comfortable communicating and presenting in both English and French
• Background in STEM, education, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience presenting and delivering programs to in-person and virtual audiences
• Familiarity with virtual learning platforms is an asset
• Collaborative, adaptable, and interested in learning in a creative environment
• A valid G driver’s licence and three-year safe driving record are assets

Compensation Highlights

• Full-time, 12-month contract
• Annual salary of $39,130 to $42,000
• Flexible work arrangements
• Science North annual family membership
• Free or discounted admission to participating attractions, and discounts on Science North facilities and programs
• Free on-site parking

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.

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.