Contract Science Jobs in Calgary, AB (NOW HIRING)

About Spark

TELUS Spark Science Centre (Spark), a registered educational charity,exists to entertain and inspire people of all ages through creative encounterswith science, engineering, technology, math and art. Spark exists to liftpeople up with the power of curiosity through creative encounters withscience!   

Calgary's science centre is a pioneer in science entertainment andprogramming, with roots dating back to 1967. Home to one of Western Canada'slargest dome theatre, the Digital Immersion Gallery, VR experiences, andinnovative spaces like Steven's Lab, where interactive experiments unfoldbefore your eyes. From the robot-dog Flint to Canada's first robot-coa5ter,R05iE, and a 15-acre park surrounding the science of the developing brain,Spark is a hub for creative encounters.

Position Overview

The Science Educator reportsto the Senior Manager, Education and is supervised by Supervisor,Field Trips. As the face of Spark's customer service and sciencecommunication front lines, Science Educators are pivotal to the success of ourpurpose - to lift people up with the power of curiosity. You have engaging,inspiring, and sparkling personalities that delight our guests, with particularfocus on K-12 students and their teachers. You love delivering exceptionallearning programs that enhance curriculum and spark a love of the sciences,including onsite school workshops, live planetarium shows, on-land learning,virtual programs, and outreach experiences in schools. You value diverse waysof knowing and being and thrive in a collaborative and inclusive workenvironment where science is for everyone. You demonstrate creativity, courage,and commitment in your work. You are curious about this amazing world around usand encourage others to be curious too.

Availability Required: 8am-4pmweekdays, 3-5 days a week, contract

Key Responsibilities

               Deliver exceptional educational experiences(onsite, online, and at schools programming) connected to Alberta curriculum,with a focus on the sciences

               Ensure all elements of the guest journey(teacher, student, and chaperone) is held to the highest standards of customerservice.

               Execute the planning and logistics of schoolprograms, including school greetings, program set-up/take down, supplymanagement.

               Support brainstorming, development, iteration,and piloting of ground-breaking science education experiences.

               Support larger Education efforts as needed,including camps, adult learning, outreach, interpretive science, and Indigenoussciences.

               Take an ongoing learning approach to maintainingprogram quality - by learning new teaching techniques and practices, soft skilldevelopment, and engaging in training experience offered internally.

               Maintain a safe teaching and learningenvironment for staff and our guests by following relevant Health and Safetypolicies.

               Work collaboratively with other Spark teams tomeet objectives, creatively solve issues, and anticipate challenges.

               Model strong work-ethic, flexibility, kindness,and professionalism in a rapidly changing growth environment.

               Ensure personal and team activities are alignedwith business and strategic goals of Spark as a whole.

               Other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications & Knowledge

               A minimum of two years' experience or expertisein the sciences or education.

               Post secondary courses or equivalentknowledge/training in education or sciences.

               Highly skilled in science communication, publicspeaking, and engaging children of all ages in science education.

               An enthusiasm and comfort for science,technology, and STEAM.

               A passion for creating an amazing guestexperience, regularly going above and beyond to create memorable, excitingexperiences for guests.

               High familiarity and proficiency with AlbertaK-12 curriculum

               A proven track record of adding value to anorganization's diverse and inclusive culture, positive morale, and engaginginitiatives, and an eagerness to be a part of its reconciliation journey.

               Fluency in Microsoft programming and able to usemost related platforms.

               A high degree of creativity, natural curiosity,and a keen interest in the sciences and ways of knowing the universe.

               Fluidity and a desire to work hard and grow;willingness to learn and adapt to change.

               Fluency in a second language is a definiteasset.

               The successful candidate will be required to gothrough an enhanced security check with Vulnerable Sector Screening as acondition of employment.

Closing Date: Open until theright candidates are found

We thank all applicants fortheir interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Don't meet every singlerequirement? Studies have shown that women, people of colour, and persons withdisabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every singlequalification. At Spark, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusiveworkplace so if you are excited about this role, please apply! Excitement andpassion for science can go a long way here so you may be just the rightcandidate for this or other roles at Spark.