Senior Scientist

Apply By: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Competition Status: Application Screening

Approximately 286 individuals applied for this opportunity.

We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

$1,605.35 - $2,037.57 Per week* (Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.)

Join the Ontario Science Centre to create fun and impactful science experiences! Are you passionate about science, and interested in creating engaging exhibits and programs? Become a member of the Science Team at the Ontario Science Centre (OSC) as a Senior Scientist. Work with diverse teams, communicate science in a creative way, and inspire public action. Make a real impact through fun, accessible science!

Reporting to the Director of the Science department, you will work on a team of scientists and research programmers. You will take part in the creation of engaging science experiences, including:

• Providing scientific and technological expertise for exhibition, program, and digital experience development
• Driving discussions on themes and scientific content of projects
• Contributing to the Indigenous and Environmental Frameworks
• Ensuring the scientific content of the project is clear, accurate, and effectively communicated
• Serving as a scientific resource to the staff and the public

• Expertise in one or more scientific discipline, such as biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, geology or equivalent, and Indigenous science
• Advanced knowledge of a specific science subject, related technologies, and methods, plus a wide view of science and technology
• Comprehension of how science and technology affect society, public attitudes, current trends, and government policies
• Analytical and evaluation skills to determine scientific content

• Ability to research and develop creative ideas that could be used for exhibits, programs, or digital content
• Ability to create methods for turning scientific and technological ideas into practical experiences
• Knowledge of the experience development process from idea to prototype to finished product
• Research skills to identify sources, field experts and technology within the industry
• Ability to represent the OSC in the scientific communities and school settings

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to turn difficult scientific and technical information into easy-to-understand ideas and applications
• Effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills for public, professional and media presentations
• Proven team leadership skills and ability to foster collaboration and mentor team members
• Excellent coordination skills to work in a team environment
• Flexibility and consideration in relating to diverse audiences and levels of understanding of science and technology

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!

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…