Temporary Part-Time Science Facilitator

Science World; Vancouver; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community educational center in Vancouver is looking for a Part Time Science Facilitator. This role involves delivering customer service and facilitating hands-on science activities. Candidates must be available on weekends and specific holidays, have strong communication skills, and be adept at engaging with visitors to enhance their learning experience. The role emphasizes teamwork and a commitment to a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Must be engaged, responsive and respectful team player in a dynamic environment.
• Experienced in meeting customer needs and exceeding expectations.
• Willing to work outside in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, responsive service to customers.
• Influence attitudes towards science through demonstrations.
• Ensure a safe, clean and secure environment.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Engagement

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Position Description

Position Description :

Under the direction of the Managers, Visitor Experience, you will provide a range of services and educational programs at Science World. As a Part Time Science Facilitator, your responsibilities include (but are not limited to) providing daily customer service, facilitating hands-on science activities and gallery interactions, leading group orientations, and the implementation of safety and security procedures. You will assist in the smooth operation of all visitor experiences, working as a team to ensure the building is well maintained and operational. You will model a positive, solution-focused approach in your daily work and work as an engaged and collaborative team player across all functional departments.

Important Availability Commitment

Important Availability Commitment :

This position requires maintaining availability on Sundays, Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, as well as holidays from October 8, 2025-January 5, 2026.

As a facility, Science World is generally open to the public seven days a week. Hours of work and other related requirements will be scheduled according to business needs, and this may include special events on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide our customers with friendly, responsive service
• Positively influence attitudes towards science and technology through demonstrations and exhibit interpretation
• Provide our customers with a fun, awesome, wow, memorable, "out of home" experience
• Ensure a safe, clean, secure environment for our customers
• Ensure that galleries are well maintained and operational and provide feedback on customer interaction
• Assist in the smooth operation of all ancillary services
• Operate within the philosophy, culture and values of Science World
• Perform other related duties as required to fulfill any changing business needs of this role

Qualifications

• Must be consistently available to work on Sundays, Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, as well as holidays from October 8, 2025-January 5, 2026
• Must be an engaged, responsive and respectful team player capable of working in a dynamic team environment
• Experienced in meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations in the service industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word and Teams
• Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to communicate in other languages is considered an asset
• Must be able to lift at least 12 kg

This is a unionized position represented by CUPE 1004. The compensation rate is $20.41 / hour.

Do you feel you have not met every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting.

Science World is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification outlined, as you may have transferable skills that would be an asset to our team.

Please apply by October 1, 2025

Please upload a cover letter and a copy of your resume as part of your application

All offers are subject to satisfactory completion of reference and police criminal record checks.

We would like to thank all candidates. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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