STEM Specialist

STEM Specialist – Dynamic Earth
Compensation: $47,300 to $56,000 per year, group benefit package, pension plan, employee incentive, flexible schedule
 
Do you have a passion for science and are fascinated by Sudbury's unique structure and minerals? Are you looking for a unique and exciting place to share that knowledge?  Dynamic Earth is currently seeking a STEM Specialist to join our team of innovative and creative leaders that form the core to our STEM Delivery team. Specialists deliver exciting science experiences through exhibits, workshops, and educational programs, they provide feedback to help shape development and use their people skills to coach and mentor a team of staff and volunteers in the delivery of an exceptional visitor experience.  
If you thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment, enjoy working with people, love learning and are passionate about making a lasting impact on our visitors then we want to hear from you As the successful candidate you will have a science or equivalent degree in geology, earth science, mining, space, or chemistry, presentation skills that WOW and proven leadership skills.
Position Highlights:

Developing, delivering, training, and, overseeing the delivery of, programs and workshops
Planning, organizing and delivering programs and initiatives with external partners
Supporting research, prototyping, development and evaluation of new countertop exhibits
Driving and implementing delivery standards to ensure exceptional visitor experiences
Leading and overseeing aspects of programs/exhibits related to area of expertise including staff performance, training, workshop/content and exhibit development
Liaising, coordinating, supporting and collaborating with internal and external clients
Anticipating needs/issues, identifying solutions and responding to client/visitor complaints/concerns
Developing, implementing, training and delivering special events programing such as the Dynamic Earth annual Halloween event

Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree/diploma in geology, earth science, mining, space, or chemistry with 2-4 years related experience is required
Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and delivering training with programs or workshops
Demonstrated experience mentoring/guiding staff
Fluency in English required. Fluency in French will be considered an asset

Keys to Success:

Demonstrated ability to develop creative engaging visitor experience programming that supports current science learning in the earth sciences and mining fields
Ability to interact with members of the general public, partners and staff at all levels
Dynamic presentation skills with an ability to engage audiences
Exceptional written/verbal communication skills
Broad experience and solid understanding of employee/leadership development
Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a wide variety of individuals
Ability to multi-task and adjust quickly to changing priorities or organizational needs

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.
 Compensation Highlights:  

Full-time permanent opportunity
Competitive salary range $47,300 to $56,000 per year, based on experience 
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 (6% employee / 9% employer contribution)
Science North annual family membership
Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution, on-site parking, on-site gym
Professional development opportunities
Minimum 3 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of service
Employee Referral Program
Free parking

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.
 
If you have any questions or need more information please don't hesitate to reach out to us at
 
Apply online at 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.

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