Program Facilitator, Youth Academic & Career Readiness

Introduction

Visions of Science is committed to advancing STEM equity by intentionally supporting youth and communities who experience significant barriers to participation. We facilitate community-based youth engagement programs, provide support for families and educators, and advocate for equitable STEM education and opportunity throughout the system. We believe that when youth understand the possibilities within STEM, they are empowered with the relevant skills and knowledge to be leaders in their community, agents of change for society, and good stewards of the planet.

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Authentic Representation
Visions of Science prioritizes facilitating power, platform, and agency to individuals who represent the ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences of the children and youth in the communities that we partner with in all areas of the organization and our work. We strongly encourage individuals from equity-deserving groups who are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply.

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Visions of Science’s STEM Leaders:
Launch and Connect programs serve as vital pathways for youth to build skills and gain experiences that will set them up for success in STEM careers. These programs provide year-round experiential learning, job placement, peer networks, and advocacy opportunities, with a focus on career readiness and breaking down financial barriers to post-secondary education. We are seeking dynamic, passionate facilitators to support youth in these transformative experiences, providing guidance, coaching, and leadership opportunities.

As a Program Facilitator, you will work closely with youth participants, program staff, and community partners to ensure high-quality program delivery, mentor youth, and engage in outreach efforts to maximize participation.

The STEM Leaders:
Launch Program Facilitator will be responsible for facilitating learning experiences and providing coaching and mentorship to youth in the STEM Leaders:
Launch (Grades 11-12). These programs offer youth work-integrated learning, paid summer internships, workshops, trips, and job-shadowing opportunities. Facilitators will lead workshops, internship placement activities, supervise participants on external trips and support participants in showcasing their achievements at a summer youth showcase.

• Contract Type:
  Seasonal, Hourly Full-Time Contract
• Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, up to 35 hours/week. Occasional weekend events may be required
• Contract Duration:
  May 11, 2026 - September 4, 2026
• Mandatory Availability:
  Must be available for the full duration of the contract (May 11 – Sept 4, 2026).
• Required Weekend Date:
  Mandatory Summer Showcase on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
• Location(s):
  This is an in-person role based in various communities and locations across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The ability to travel within Toronto is required. Please ensure you have reliable transportation or the ability to commute to different locations as needed.
• Salary: $27.47 CAD/hr
• Available Positions: 2
• Vacancy:
  Existing
• Final date to receive applications:
  February 22, 2026
• Reports To:
  
  Program Manager

• Program Delivery & Facilitation:
  Lead interactive, hands-on STEM, career readiness and leadership workshops and training sessions for youth in STEM Leaders:
  Launch (Grades 11-12) ensuring youth are engaged and learning through real-world STEM applications.
• Support youth in succeeding in paid summer internship placements by offering coaching, resume-building workshops, and interview preparation.
• Provide continuous mentorship and career guidance, helping youth navigate their professional and academic pathways.
• Facilitate opportunities for youth to engage in advocacy work, empowering them to use their voices for change within their communities.
• Support youth in showcasing their learning and career experiences to peers and community members at the end of summer youth showcase.

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