STEM Communicator - Science Centre Operations

Science North; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Free on-site parking

Science North family membership

Job summary

Science North is seeking a STEM Communicator for Science Centre Operations in Sudbury, ON. The role focuses on delivering engaging science experiences, including underground tours at Dynamic Earth, school programs, and public workshops.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and French, with strong presentation, teamwork, and leadership skills. This 12-month contract offers flexible scheduling and onsite benefits provided after six months.

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills in English and French.
• Strong presentation and program delivery capabilities.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with leadership potential.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and take on challenges.

Responsibilities

• Engage visitors across the science centre and deliver immersive experiences.
• Provide individual experiences at Science North and Dynamic Earth, including underground tours.
• Deliver school programs, events, and public workshops.
• Develop and deploy science demonstrations and coordinate volunteers.
• Assist with program development and material inventories.
• Maintain exhibits, troubleshoot operations, and enforce safety protocols.
• Support weekend rotations and related compensation where applicable.
• Participate in ongoing evaluation of visitor experiences.
• Report issues to supervisors and contribute to safety improvements.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Public speaking

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Job description

STEM Communicator- Science Centre Operations

Starting at $20.50 per hour, full-time, 12 month contract, English and French required

Are you passionate about discovering and sharing science experiences? Do sciences, geology, technology and mathematics excite you? If so, we would like to hear from you! Science North is currently recruiting a STEM Communicator for Science Centre Operations, where we deliver engaging and immersive science experiences.

The STEM Communicator will work with the STEM Operations Specialist and STEM Specialists in the creative development, delivery and evaluation of Science North’s visitor experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for science, excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visitor engagement across the science centre(s)


• Deliver individual visitor experiences at Science North and Dynamic Earth including underground tours


• Deliver engaging school programs & special event programming


• Deliver public workshops and programs


• Task and deploy science demonstrators and volunteer teams


• Support public program development


• Assist with inventories and maintenance of equipment, materials & supplies


• Maintain and troubleshoot daily operations and exhibits


• Enforce safety protocols and report any issues to supervisors


• Participate in the weekend rotation - additional compensation provided

What You Bring:

• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills in English and French (non-negotiable)


• Engaging presentation and program delivery skills


• A positive and fun attitude with demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team


• Demonstrated leadership ability


• Proven ability to embrace teamwork yet be self-motivated


• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills


• A passion for learning and enthusiasm to take on challenges


• Availability to work weekdays with willingness to work some evenings, weekends and public holidays

Compensation Highlights:

• 12 month contract opportunity


• Starting at $20.50 per hour


• Flexible work arrangements


• Optional participation, extended health, and vision benefits (50% employer-paid) following 6 months


• Science North annual family membership


• Onsite gym


• Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution


• Free on-site parking

This role is based at Science North, 100 Ramsey Lake Road Sudbury ON. This opportunity is not suitable for remote work. The successful candidate must be able and available to report to either Dynamic Earth (122 Big Nickel Road) or Snowflake (100 Ramsey Lake Rd) depending on schedule.

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.