Guide, Canada Science & Tech Museum (Anticipatory Staffing)
About The Position
Guides are key ambassadors of the museum, responsible for delivering engaging public and educational programming that showcases the past, present, and future of STEAM science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, as well as Canadian innovations. They interpret the museum’s collections, exhibitions, and programs for diverse audiences, providing demonstrations, interactive activities, guided tours, and educational programs. Guides also support outreach programming in schools, public libraries, community organizations, and at local fairs and events, extending the museum’s reach and fostering connections. They enrich the visitor experience, foster a deeper understanding of Canadian history and innovation, and support the museum's operational needs, including assisting with the care and monitoring of museum spaces, services, and collections, as well as visitor health and safety. Guides play a vital role in upholding the museum's educational mission, enhancing visitor engagement, and contributing to membership and revenue objectives.
Requirements
- Minimum 1-year post-secondary education (college or university) in the field of Sciences or Technologies, Engineering, Education, Communications, History, Museum studies or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
- Minimum 1 year experience in interpretation, education, theatrical experience in museums, tourism, schools and or related fields.
- Minimum 1 year experience working with children, youths and the public.
- Minimum 1 year experience working in a front facing or customer engagement role.
- Knowledge of concepts of science and technology, physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, technology or astronomy.
- Knowledge of different learning styles and interpretive techniques to deliver public and educational programming to diverse audiences of varying ages and group size.
- Knowledge of concepts of Canadian history and the First Nations.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both official languages.
- Ability to work well independently without supervision, using your time efficiently.
- Ability to work well as part of a cohesive team, being collaborative.
- Ability to deliver dynamic interpretive and educational programming in a stimulating and captivating way.
- Ability to assess all sorts of situations, remain calm, de-escalate and find solutions by using sound judgement.
- Ability to address science and technology related questions and interact with visitors with objectivity, composure and empathy.
- Ability to perform science experiments and scientific demonstrations in front of an audience.
- Enhanced reliability security requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Class G (Ontario) or Class 5 (Quebec) Driver’s license
- CPR and First Aid
Responsibilities
- Delivering engaging public and educational programming that showcases the past, present and future of STEAM science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, as well as Canadian innovations across various fields.
- Interpreting the museum’s collections, exhibitions and programs to a variety of audiences.
- Providing demonstrations, interactive activities, guided tours and delivering educational programs.
- Supporting outreach programming in schools, public libraries, community organizations and at local fairs and events.
- Assisting with the care and monitoring of museum spaces, services and collections, and the health and safety of visitors.
- Upholding the museum's educational mission, enhancing visitor engagement, and contributing to membership and revenue objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
