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Presenter, Science Education
Organization:
Ontario Science Centre
Division:
Science Education, School Programs
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
02922 - Museum Assistant 1
Salary:
$766.00 - $892.01 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Join the Ontario Science Centre as we build on the momentum of our 50th birthday celebrations and brand renewal in 2019. Guided by our mission to inspire passion for the human adventure of discovery, the Centre engages visitors in lifelong learning, is a vital link in the education and innovation ecosystems and a convener of public dialogue about science, technology and society. The Centre welcomes 900,000 visitors each year, 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.
Note: The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time . Please note that these positions are irregularly scheduled for 0-36.25 hours per week with no guaranteed minimum.
What can I expect to do in this role?
What can I expect from this role?
As a part-time Science Presenter, you will present innovative and engaging curriculum-correlated science and technology programs and workshops to students and teachers from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Available for work a minimum of two full weekdays.
How do I qualify?
Presentation and Communication Skills
You have:
• Excellent and engaging communication and presentation skills.
• Adaptable and responsive presentation style (able to meet the needs of the individual classes and students).
• The ability to work with students of all ages and abilities.
• Excellent customer service skills and commitment to visitor care.
• The ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• The ability to motivate others and demonstrates active listening skills.
Technical Skills and Knowledge of Science
You have:
•Demonstrated knowledge of one or more of: biology, biochemistry, physics, space sciences, chemistry, and technology.
•Familiarity with Ontario science and technology curriculum for kindergarten to grade 12; 21st century skills (including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication); scientific inquiry skills; and STEAM based learning.
•Experience working with learning simulations and information technology.
•Fluency in French language is an asset
Organizational Skills
•Organization, time management, and prioritization skills, and ability to switch quickly between conflicting priorities.
•Excellent critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 24 months, 770 Don Mills Rd, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3-A
Category:
Education and Training
Posted on:
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, December 12, 2019 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
