Regional Coordinator, Let's Talk Science Outreach (Western)

Do you enjoy working with, managing, and motivating volunteers?

Are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math?

We invite you to submit your application to join Let’s Talk Science Canada’s leading national, charitable organization that engages youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Let’s Talk Science believes equity, diversity and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity.

We are committed to employment equity, building a diverse workforce and accessibility for all employees and program participants.

We invite you to complete a brief questionnaire to help us build and measure our efforts to attract members of Equity Deserving communities to employment with Let’s Talk Science at https : / / questionpro.

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Regional Coordinator, Let’s Talk Science Outreach (Western)

The Regional Coordinator, Let’s Talk Science Outreach (Western) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Let’s Talk Science Outreach program in western Canada.

• This includes strengthening communications with post-secondary site coordinators; gathering information about site activities, opportunities, and challenges;
• coaching and mentoring wherever possible to assist site coordinators with their endeavours; sharing information between sites;

creating a sense of community and working with the rest of the Youth and Volunteer Experience team to ensure overall program success.

This position is also responsible for monitoring and developing relationships with host post-secondary partners and working with community stakeholders to enhance the profile of Let’s Talk Science in western Canada.

In addition, as a member of the national Youth & Volunteer Experience team, this position will contribute to the success of other team projects, including leading at least one project that supports the program Nationally.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Post-secondary education, graduate degree in science, technology, engineering, math or education preferred
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional, including Microsoft Outlook
• At least two years of experience in volunteer management
• Understanding of the importance of science and technology to society
• Bilingual (English and French, written and spoken) an asset.
• Previous involvement in Let’s Talk Science Outreach an asset
• Experience working with Indigenous youth or communities an asset
• Willingness to travel in western Canada (site visits, conferences) and some travel to Ontario (staff meetings, and conferences)
• Experience overseeing or taking part in translation an asset

This is a full-time permanent position. A full position description can be downloaded from our website at : https : / / letstalkscience.

ca / employment-opportunities. This position is also available in French at https : / / parlonssciences.ca / travaillez-pour-nous.

We also invite you to visit our website letstalkscience.ca / parlonssciences.ca to learn more about our organization including our historical and ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (https : / / letstalkscience.

ca / about-us / equity) (https : / / parlonssciences.ca / a-notre-sujet / equite).

Benefits and Perks of Working at Let’s Talk Science

• Competitive salary (hiring range $57,000-$63,000) and flexible hours
• Remote work with support for set up and connectivity- location is preferred in Calgary, Alberta or Vancouver, British Columbia.

However, work from other locations within Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba or Saskatchewan is negotiable for the right candidate.

• Starting with 3 weeks' annual vacation plus a 2-week paid closure over the December January holiday period
• Comprehensive group benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life and critical illness.
• Training to support our commitment to EDIA.
• Let's Talk Science has paused the enforcement of our mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. We will continue to strongly recommend vaccination;

we will monitor and follow the scientific research but will not require that any new staff be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of their employment.

Please note that the policy will continue to exist and may be enforced again in the future if warranted.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter (including salary expectations) quoting Regional Coordinator, Let’s Talk Science Outreach (Western) as outlined below by 11 : 59 pm ET on April 21, 2024 to :

Shawna Agathos

Human Resources Generalist, Let’s Talk Science

1510 Woodcock Street, Unit 8 London ON N6H 5S1

Or via email : [email protected] (please submit all documents in one pdf file)

FAX : (519) 474-4085

Equity Statement

Let’s Talk Science is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge the shared lands we live and work on across Canada and that our national office is situated on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Wyandot and Anishinaabe.

Let’s Talk Science values the diverse and intersectional identities of its stakeholders and staff. Let’s Talk Science believes equity, diversity and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity and is committed to accessibility for all employees.

We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society that will enrich our work and learning environment.

Let’s Talk Science seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applications who identify as First Nations, Métis and / or Inuit / Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women, and / or 2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are committed to providing accommodation to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request.

We thank everyone for their expression of interest and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying.

However, with the limitations on time only those selected for an interview will be contacted.