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Job Description:
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The Camp Counsellor creates a fun and safe environment in which children are inspired and informed about Canada’s
scientific and technological heritage at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. The Counsellor engages children in
daily STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) activities through games, experiments, crafts, and strong
leadership skills.
Education and Experience:
As an ideal candidate, you hold a completion of Grade 12 or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
You also have experience in the following areas:
- Previous interpretation, education, early childhood education, or theatrical experience in museums, camps, parks, tourism,
schools and /or related fields;
- Experience working with children, and /or with children on the autism spectrum or with special needs;
- Experience working with robotics, coding and LEGO’s robotic products is an asset.
* Current Standard 1st Aid/CPR "C"/Automated External Defibrillator
* Vulnerable Sector Check
RATED REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of science, technology, robotics, and/or coding;
- Knowledge of learning theories and interpretive techniques;
- Knowledge of the mandate and the organization of Ingenium.
Abilities:
- Ability to deliver dynamic interpretive and educational programs;
- Ability to simplify complex information about science and technology and explain it to children;
- Capable of performing physical labour of lifting, moving (chairs/tables etc.), walking and standing for long periods of time
(very active job);
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to work effectively in a team situation;
- Ability to work well without continuous supervision;
- Ability to communicate both orally in both official languages;
- Ability to effectively represent the Corporation in a professional manner.
Personal suitability:
- High energy, self-starter;
- Experience and/or desire to work with children and youth in a camp setting
- Friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Creative problem solver
- A high degree of initiative and judgement
- Demonstrates interest in science and/or technology
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your cover letter and curriculum vitae indicating the
reference number 2018/2019-CSTMC-145 in your email's Subject line, no later than the closing date to:
competition@ingeniumcanada.org
The CSTMC is committed to the principles of employment equity.
Résumés received for this position will not be accepted after the indicated closing time (midnight) and date.
Please note that only candidates who are selected for the next stage of this selection process will be contacted.
As a result of this competition, we may establish an eligibility list that may serve to staff similar positions.
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