Help shape the future of educational programming at the Ontario Science Centre!Are you passionate about sharing science and technology with diverse audiences? Do you have experience working with children and youth in educational settings? Join the Ontario Science Centre (OSC) in developing and delivering new science programs that engage students and teachers and deepen relationships with communities, school boards and other educational stakeholders.
About the job
Reporting to the Manager of School Programs and Educator Engagement, the bilingual Science Educator will work on a team of Educators and other program support staff. They will have the opportunity to:
• deliver existing curriculum-linked programs and teaching resources that support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in both English and French
• create, implement, evaluate and train other educators on programs that cover the Ontario Ministry of Education Science Curriculum strands and expectations
• pilot new approaches to in-person and virtual program delivery in the 2025-26 school year
• plan and execute initiatives to expand OSC's successful programs, while broadening our geographic and demographic outreach
• take part in learning sessions and conferences offered by the Science Teachers' Association of Ontario (STAO), Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC), Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) and other professional associations
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• you must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSC) is required
• must be able to travel to work locations assigned
• must be willing to work some weekends and evenings when necessary
Presentation and communication skills
• experience delivering educational programs virtually and in person in a variety of formats and settings in both English and French
• able to gather, share, and build on science content for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, in both English and French
• ability to manage audiences and modify presentations to suit different learning styles and interests
• knowledge of adult education standards to train other educators and develop professional teaching resources for classroom use
• excellent customer service skills, using understanding, tact, and confidentiality to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
Technical skills and knowledge
• demonstrated advanced knowledge of one or more of: biology, biochemistry, physics, space sciences, chemistry, math, engineering and technology
• knowledge of the Ontario science curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 12, and current issues and trends in both the formal and informal education sectors
• knowledge of universal design learning principles with ability to create interactive, inclusive, and accessible, educational programs that model scientific inquiry, engineering design, play-based learning and/or STEM-based methods to student engagement
• excellent research, documentation and clear writing skills
Planning and organizational skills
• able to prioritize tasks and solve problems to meet deadlines in a fast-moving, complex, and changing work environment
• works well autonomously and able to collaborate on both in-person or virtual, distributed teams
• experience with Office 365 tools and applications, AI, and other digital programs used in education and science-specific settings
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment