STEM Communicator (Thunder Bay)

Science-North; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Employee incentive plan

Discounted admission

Professional development

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

Science North is seeking a STEM Communicator to travel across Northern Ontario, delivering hands-on science experiences to students, families, and communities. You will work with a collaborative team to bring programs to Thunder Bay and on the road, sharing science through demonstrations and workshops.

The role requires a formal STEM background or related experience, strong English communication, and a passion for engaging diverse audiences. Competitive benefits and a pension are included.

Qualifications

• Valid G driver’s license with a 3-year safe driving record.
• Willingness to travel extensively in Northern Ontario, including winter roads.
• Formal STEM background or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational skills and teamwork ability.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Proven program delivery and audience engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to Northern Ontario communities delivering outreach experiences.
• Support STEM Engagement programming and initiatives.
• Gather and act on programming feedback and evaluations.
• Assist with writing scripts, signage, and workshop content.
• Troubleshoot problems and respond to client concerns.
• Maintain inventories and upkeep of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Driver's license

Willing to travel

STEM background

Organizational skills

Team player

Attention to detail

English communication

Program delivery

Public speaking

Independent work

Job description

STEM Communicator – Thunder Bay

$39,130 to $42,000, full-time permanent, generous benefits package

Does the idea of getting paid to travel and experience Northern Ontario, while engaging people in STEM excite you?Are you passionate about engaging visitors with innovative experiences and programs? Are you always looking for new adventures and enjoy a fast-paced work environment that is always changing?

At Science North we thrive on bringing award-winning science experiences to communities across Northern Ontario and we want YOUR passion for engaging people with STEM!

As the STEM Communicator you will be a key member of the STEM Engagement team, delivering engaging, hands‑on science experiences to students, families, and community audiences across Northern Ontario, including many First Nation Communities. You will work with a variety of audiences, including children and youth, as you actively communicate and promote STEM through dynamic, engaging Science North programs. Your primary role will be delivering high‑quality programming on a number of STEM topics, bringing science to life through demonstrations, workshops, and interactive programming (in Thunder Bay and on the road) while working alongside a collaborative team of passionate STEM professionals.

If you have experience in program delivery, are passionate about science either with a formal background or through life/work experience, this may be the job for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to Northern Ontario communities, including Indigenous communities to deliver outreach experiences including visits to schools, festivals, fairs, and partner locations

• Be a key member of the STEM Engagement Unit, supporting other programming initiatives

• Evaluate, obtain and act on programming feedback

• Support the writing of scripts, signage and content for programs and specialty workshops/shows

• Problem solve/anticipate needs/issues, identify solutions and respond to client complaints/concerns

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

What you bring:

• Valid G driver’s license reflecting a 3-year safe driving record(non-negotiable)

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Northern Ontario, including winter roads, evening and weekend work

• Formal background in a STEM field or equivalentexperience

• Demonstrated organizational skills

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

• Superior attention to detail and an aptitude for resourcefulness

• Exceptional communication skills, possessing a high level of verbal and written proficiencyin English

• Excellent demonstrated program delivery skills

• Ability to engage large crowds with science shows

• Ability to work independently, often from external locations

Compensation Highlights:

• Full-time permanent opportunity

• Competitive salary starting at $39,130 to $42,000 per year

• Annual performance and merit increase consideration

• Participation in the Science North Employee Incentive Plan

• Comprehensive group benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paramedical, life/travel insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 24/7 telemedicine access, wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro services

• Pension plan following one year (or continued participation in OTPP)

• Science North annual family membership

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

• Professional development opportunities

• Minimum 3 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of service

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