Manager, School Programs

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Join the Ontario Science Centre as we implement exciting new strategies and celebrate our 50th birthday in 2019. As one of Canada's most visited cultural attractions and a world-renowned learning institution, we inspire passion for the human adventure of discovery. The Centre hosts up to a million visitors each year – over 180,000 of those being students and teachers – and offers hands-on experiences and insights into science and technology that help visitors of all ages understand and contribute to the world around us.

Are you a dynamic education professional and leader who can inspire a team of creative science educators? Then consider joining the management team at the Ontario Science Centre (OSC).

We are seeking an experienced, visitor-focused, results-oriented leader to manage the development, implementation and evaluation of educational programs for Canadian school groups which support attendance and revenue targets of the OSC.

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About the job

You will:
• Lead the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of educational programs to students and their teachers
• Provide educational leadership, establish and maintain partnerships with formal and informal education sectors
• Oversee the development and maintenance of administrative systems, processes and guidelines for the scheduling of educational programs and the assignment of educators
• Develop strategies to meet attendance and revenue targets in support of the organization's strategic, operational and financial goals.
• Contribute to the development of marketing and communications strategies to promote awareness of educational and learning program offerings
• Work in a dynamic team of education professionals and foster a values-based and inclusive team

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What you bring to the team

Management & Leadership Skills

• You have demonstrated experience managing, motivating, inspiring, and evaluating staff and volunteers
• You have good judgment and organizational awareness in managing issues
• You are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and can promote collaboration in order to build a respectful work environment
• You have knowledge of human resources practices, policies, directives and collective agreements in relation to recruitment, training and development, and labour relations to support an inclusive and engaged team.

Knowledge/Technical Skills

• You have advanced knowledge and experience of education/learning methodology as well as current trends in formal and informal education
• You have advanced understanding of the Ontario Science, Technology and Math curricula, and 21st century learning skills
• You have well-developed skills to analyze the competitive landscape and develop programs and products to support that market
• You have demonstrated experience managing finances and setting and achieving budget targets for revenues and expenditures

Project Management Skills

• You can plan, organize and set work priorities and standards to manage multiple and concurrent requests within a time-sensitive environment
• You have experience managing multiple projects with a proven track record of success
• You can demonstrate analytical and project management skills to create logistical plans for programs and services

Communication Skills

• You have highly effective oral and written communication skills to develop reports and presentations
• You have extensive experience with communication methods and practices in order to research options for public education and consultation initiatives
• You can demonstrate experience in building and maintaining relationships across an organization as well with external partners to consult effectively in formal and informal education sectors

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-SC-135746/19

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.