Data Base Science Communicator

Organization

Science North

Job Type

Contract

Language Required

English and French

Location

Sudbury, ON

Application Deadline

09-23-2019

Job Start Date

01-10-2019

Date Posted

09-18-2019

Email

careers@sciencenorth.ca

Website

https://www.sciencenorth.ca/careers

Salary

$16.00 per hour

Job Description

ontract opportunity now through March 31, 2021

If you are passionate about sharing your science expertise and want to be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic team that thrives on creating cool science experiences, then being a Science Communicator is the right opportunity for you.

Do you love emerging technology, working with computers, gadgets and people?

The Data Base lab is a place where all of these things come together in fun and engaging science experiences for our visitors and students. The Data Base Science Communicator works in collaboration with a Staff Scientist in the creative development of science programming and delivers these experiences to schools and audiences of all ages with passion and enthusiasm. Responsibilities include overseeing and troubleshooting daily operations and coordinating the activities of staff, volunteers, and co-op students. The Science Communicator will ensure that exhibits and supplies are available and maintained, and will monitor and enforce safety protocols.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in science and technology, enjoy tinkering, be a problem-solver, and be able to deliver engaging presentations in both French and English. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal communication, demonstrated leadership ability, and strong organizational skills. Work may involve evenings, weekends, and work on public holidays. This is a full-time contact opportunity beginning immediately and running through until March 31, 2021 at $16.00 per hour.

Interested applicants are asked to forward resumes to careers@sciencenorth.ca quoting SC-DB. Deadline for applications is September 23rd, 2019. 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 a registered charity
Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario.