Site Lead, Youth STEM Engagement & Leadership

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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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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The Empower program is a full‑day, six week camp for youth in Grades 8‑10 which exposes them to a variety of STEM fields & pathways. This is done through a variety of workshops, trips, and leadership opportunities to boost youth’s career skills readiness & development.

As a Site Lead, you will be responsible for executing programming directly with participants and supervising a team of facilitators to implement innovative leadership‑based initiatives and content that yield increased skill development, confidence, and social‑emotional learning outcomes for children and youth.

We are looking for a passionate, community‑driven leader who excels in facilitation, program management, and youth engagement. You should be enthusiastic about mentoring youth, supporting a team, creating meaningful learning experiences, and thriving in a dynamic, community‑based environment.

• Contract Type:
  Seasonal, Hourly Full‑Time Contract
• Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, up to 35 hours/week.
• 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:
  
  Central Programming Location (approx. 71 Regent Park Blvd, Toronto, ON)
• Salary: $27.47 CAD/hr
• Available Positions: 1
• Vacancy:
  Existing
• Final date to receive applications:
  February 22, 2026
• Reports To:
  
  Program Manager

• Complete lesson planning and implement workshops based on a set curriculum in collaboration with facilitators and program coordinators.
• Create a welcoming and safe learning environment that encourages active participation and strengthens social‑emotional and leadership development.
• Coordinate with guest speakers and program partners for speaker sessions, field trips, and/or activities.
• Engage, build rapport, and maintain genuine, healthy relationships with program participants.
• Foster mentorship through program activities and relationship‑building.
• Promote responsible and healthy decision‑making among all participants.
• Develop leadership, team‑building, and self‑advocacy skills among participants.
• Supervise participants and ensure their safety at all times.

• Supervise and support facilitators in implementing program content and activities.
• Conduct participant and team debriefs.
• Support and conduct team member training activities.
• Engage in and contribute to team development and recognition activities.
• Manage personnel budgets and approve staff hours (as required).

• Conduct participant and community outreach activities.
• Work with program implementation and community engagement teams to inform and implement outreach programs developed to meet participant engagement targets.
• Work with the team to host parent info sessions in communities to prepare parents/guardians.
• Communicate with parents, send out updates,…