Posted 16 days ago
STEM Communicator - Education
@ Science North
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
Overview
Science North is hiring a STEM Communicator on a 12-month fixed-term contract, paying $39,130 to $42,000 a year, to deliver hands-on and virtual STEM programs for students at Science North, Dynamic Earth and schools across Northern Ontario. The role involves school and outreach programs, SHSM career-pathway support, virtual e-workshops and education team support, with flexible work arrangements stated. A current Vulnerable Sector Police Check under three months old is required.
Pay:
$39,130–$42,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead hands-on STEM programs for students at Science North and Dynamic Earth
- Deliver in-class outreach programs to schools across Northern Ontario
- Guide high-school students through SHSM certifications
- Facilitate virtual e-workshops for remote classrooms
- Support lesson plan and teacher resource development
Requirements summary:
- Bilingual communication in English and French
- Background in STEM, education or related field
- Experience presenting to in-person and virtual audiences
- Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check under three months old
- Familiarity with virtual learning platforms is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | School, Laboratory, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Vulnerable Sector Police Check |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | STEM, Education |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Employee discount, Transit support |
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Science North
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Full company description
Science North is home to a world leading science centre and Northern Ontario's top tourist attraction. Together with Dynamic Earth - Home of the Big Nickel, Science North operates Canada's second- and seventh- largest science centres in Canada, inspiring people of all ages to be engaged in science in the world around them. Nestled on the shore of Ramsey Lake in Sudbury, Ontario, Science North features exciting, interactive science exhibits and educational experiences as well as an IMAX® theatre, digital planetarium, space lab, butterfly gallery, indigenous live animal ambassadors, special traveling exhibitions and much more! Dynamic Earth - Home of the Big Nickel is an innovative earth science and mining technology centre located in Copper Cliff, Ontario. This popular tourist destination features an underground mine tour seven stories deep, exciting mineral wall and rock gallery, interactive multimedia shows, special and traveling exhibits, and more! As an agency of the Government of Ontario, and a registered charity and not-for-profit organization, Science North also operates in Thunder Bay, Ontario, offering camps and programs to communities throughout Northwestern Ontario, manages an award-winning Large Format Film production unit and develops custom and ready-made exhibits for sale or lease to science centres, museums, and other cultural institutions all over the world.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,889
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 185
- Reported office locations
- 100 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, ON P3E5S9, CA
- 122 Big Nickel Road, Sudbury, ON P3C 5T7, CA
- 270 Windsor St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1V6, CA
- Business categories
- Museums and Historical Sites
- Charity
- Tourism
- Other recorded names
- Science North
- Science North & Dynamic Earth
- Specialties
- Science Education
- Exhibit Sales and Service
- Exhibit Design and Development
- and Large Format Film Production
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 472,528
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Science North is home to a world leading science centre and Northern Ontario's top tourist attraction. Together with Dynamic Earth - Home of the Big Nickel, Science North operates Canada's second- and seventh- largest science centres in Canada, inspiring people of all ages to be engaged in science in the world around them. Nestled on the shore of Ramsey Lake in Sudbury, Ontario, Science North features exciting…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Sudbury, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1984 |
| Specialties | Science EducationExhibit Sales and ServiceExhibit Design and Developmentand Large Format Film Production |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
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STEM Communicator – Education
$39,130 to $42,000: Fixed term contract ending August 27th 2027
Deliver hands-on and virtual STEM programs for students at Science North, Dynamic Earth, and schools across Northern Ontario.
As a STEM Communicator, you will connect with learners in classrooms, online, and at Science North and Dynamic Earth. Each day may look different, giving you opportunities to work with a range of ages, topics, and learning environments.
You will join a collaborative education team that values curiosity, creativity, and practical learning experiences for teachers and students.
Key Responsibilities
- School Program Delivery: Lead engaging, hands-on activities and lessons for students visiting Science North and Dynamic Earth.
- Outreach Program Delivery: Bring in-class STEM activities to schools across Northern Ontario through occasional travel with the outreach team.
- SHSM Program Delivery: Guide high-school students through Specialist High Skills Major certifications at the science centre and in their classrooms, helping them explore pathways to future careers.
- E-Workshop Delivery: Facilitate virtual school programs for remote classrooms
- STEM Education Support: As part of the education team, support lesson plan writing, school program development, and the creation of resources to support teachers
Qualifications and Skills
- Comfortable communicating and presenting in both English and French
- Background in STEM, education, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience presenting and delivering programs to in-person and virtual audiences
- Familiarity with virtual learning platforms is an asset
- Collaborative, adaptable, and interested in learning in a creative environment
- Less than 3 month old (at date of submission) Vulnerable Sector Police Check (non-negotiable)
- A valid G driver’s licence and three-year safe driving record are assets
Compensation Highlights
- Full-time, 12-month contract
- Annual salary of $39,130 to $42,000
- Flexible work arrangements
- Science North annual family membership
- Free or discounted admission to participating attractions, and discounts on Science North facilities and programs
- Free on-site 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.
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.
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