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Outreach Science Educator - GoCode

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Job Order #: 5701807

NOC: 5124
Employer Name:
Saskatchewan Science Centre Inc.
Wage/Salary Info:
15.60
Posted Date:
07-Aug-2019
Location:
REGINA
 
# of Positions:
2
Employment Terms:
Temporary:F-T
Length of Employment:
Ends March 31, 2021
Education:
Completed at least some post-secondary
Experience:
1-2 Years
Apply By:
23-Aug-2019
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
Saskatchewan Science Centre Inc.
Employer Address:
 
2903 POWERHOUSE DR
REGINA,SK
CANADA
S4N0A1
Contact Name:
Jesse Searcy
Contact Phone:
(306) 791-7955
Contact Email:
jsearcy@sasksciencecentre.com
Employer Website:
https://www.sasksciencecentre.com


Description

General Description:
Working alongside the Manager of Outreach Programs, the Outreach Science Educator  GoCode will work as both a lead and supporting member of all GoCode programs the Saskatchewan Science Centre will offer.  This role will involve program delivery, development, as well as reporting and administrative duties.

Specific Responsibilities
    Delivery of GoCode Outreach programming including:
-    Technology Based Education Programs
-    School Workshops
-    Family Tech Nights  
-    Demonstrations
    Customer service and promotion
    Program development and improvement
    Staff supervision and training
    Coordination and organization of travel
    Other duties

Skills/Qualifications:
    Post-secondary education in science, computer science, education, interpretation or related field
    Experience delivering STEM programming
    Experience teaching or instructing a variety of age levels
    Willingness to travel year round
    Experience in program delivery/development
    Experience teaching preferably in STEM fields or informal education
    Valid Class 5 drivers license
    Criminal Record Check w/ Vulnerable Sector Check
    Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Training

Ideal skills and accomplishments:
    Experience working with robotics-based educational technologies (Ozobots, Arduinos, mBots, micro:Bits)
    Extensive experience with programming
    Curiosity and interest in science
    Supervision and leadership experience
    Flexibility and openness to a constantly changing environment

Working Conditions
    This is a temporary full-time position and falls under the salary grid 2.5.
    This position is required to travel year-round.  Weekday availability will be required, with some evening and weekend availability being required.
    The Saskatchewan Science Centre will provide meal per diems, a vehicle, and will also cover accommodations.

 

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
 - Reading text
 - Oral communication
 - Working with others
 - Decision making
 - Critical thinking
 - Job task planning and organizing
 - Finding information
 - Computer use
 - Continuous learning
 - Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
 - Vehicle supplied by employer
 - Willing to travel
 - Willing to travel regularly
 - Willing to travel overnight
 - Valid driver's licence
 - Travel expenses paid by employer
Additional Skills
 - Train staff and volunteers
Specific Skills
 - Act as spokesperson for an organization
 - Answer written and oral inquiries
 - Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, Web site content and press releases
 - Develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
 - Develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and programs
 - Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys
Work Setting
 - Museum
 - Educational institution
Area Of Specialization
 - Computerized information technologies
Type of audience
 - External audience
Ability to Supervise
 - 1-2 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
 - Fast-paced environment
 - Work under pressure
Security and Safety
 - Criminal record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
 - Cellular phone

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