Science Demonstrator – Science North Snowflake

Science North • Sudbury, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Science North is looking for Science Demonstrators for weekday, weekends, occasional evenings and summer availability. If being part of a dynamic team, collaborating to achieve shared goals, sounds like the perfect fit for you, Science North, Northern Ontario’s top tourist destination, wants you to join our science centre team! At the Science Centre, our staff (known as Bluecoats) on the Natural Sciences team inspire, engage, and educate visitors by delivering exciting science shows and workshops, focusing on the natural sciences and conservation. Bluecoats collaborate with experts to gain knowledge in various lab areas and develop creative, hands-on ways to share this knowledge with diverse audiences. If you have a passion for science and learning, we’ll teach you the science you need to know to be successful!

Requirements

• Passion for animals and an ability to WOW visitors in an immersive environment.
• Comfort in handling native mammals, fish and vertebrates (e.g., snakes, turtles) and all manners of insects and invertebrates (e.g., snails, cockroaches).
• A keen interest in science with a willingness to learn and grow your knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Superior interpersonal skills and no reluctance in approaching unfamiliar people.
• Fluency in English is required (non-negotiable).

Nice To Haves

• French would be an asset
• Fluency in spoken French would be an asset but not a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, engage, and educate visitors by delivering exciting science shows and workshops, focusing on the natural sciences and conservation.
• Collaborate with experts to gain knowledge in various lab areas.
• Develop creative, hands-on ways to share this knowledge with diverse audiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed