Traveling Science Instructor

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

Job summary

Science North seeks a passionate Traveling Science Instructor to engage communities across Northern Ontario with innovative STEM programs. The role involves extensive travel, working with diverse audiences including Indigenous communities, and delivering educational experiences that inspire and inform.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Paid travel expenses

Minimum 3 weeks vacation

Annual performance increases

Participation in Employee Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• Valid G driver’s license reflecting a 3-year safe driving record.
• Ability to engage large crowds with science shows.
• Exceptional communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Travel to Northern Ontario communities to deliver STEM programs.
• Evaluate and act on program feedback.
• Support the writing of content for educational programs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Formal background in STEM

Job description

Posted Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Traveling Science Instructor (Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, and Thunder Bay)

$39,130 to $42,000 per year, 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 Traveling Science Instructor you will work with the dynamic Outreach team, based in Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and Sault Ste Marie, to deliver STEM program experiences in 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. Delivering quality educational and informal science experiences in Sudbury/Thunder Bay and on the road will be the main component of this role. 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 responds 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 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 and French
• Excellent demonstrated program delivery skills
• Ability to engage large crowds with science shows
• Ability to work independently, often from external locations

Compensation Highlights:

• 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 TPP)
• 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
• Minimum 3 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of service
  
• Science North covers all accommodations and travel expenses, along with a daily meal allowance

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.

Apply online. An early application represents your best opportunity for consideration. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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