Science Leaders Facilitator, Year 1

Future Science Leaders Facilitator, Year 1

Job Category: Program Education

Requisition Number: FUTUR
001376

• Posted :
  December 29, 2025
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Permanent Part Time

(20 hours per week, September-May)

Position:
Future Science Leaders Facilitator, Year 1

Reports to:
Program Manager, Future Science Leaders

Science World is a mission-based, charitable organization that supports the development of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design and Math) literacy across British Columbia. Our mission is to ignite wonder and empower dreams through science and nature and our purpose is Science for All
.

Our Science for All strategy is to revitalize Science World with a substantial capital plan to replace critical infrastructure, enhance the visitor experience and develop new content across all our channels under the themes of Regeneration of the Planet, Human Health, and Inclusion. Our plan is to ensure that people throughout British Columbia, especially under-represented communities, have access to high quality, informal STEAM learning.

Through our onsite, online and outreach programs, Science World seeks to spark curiosity and wonder in STEAM and support development of talent across communities in the province.

As part of our team, you will join a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents and empowers people to do what is right for our visitors, our members, our volunteers and each other. You will work in an environment where we believe in developing our employees and growing their strengths, while focusing on our values:
Curious, Playful, Inclusive, Relevant and Collaborative
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As a facility, Science World is generally open to the public seven days a week, with some extended evening hours in the summer months. Typical office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:30pm, with front-facing and operational teams also working a variety of shifts including weekends, holidays and evenings. Hours of work and other related requirements will be scheduled according to business needs and this may include special events on evenings, weekends and holidays.

Position

Description:

Working as part of the Experiential Learning team, the Future Science Leaders Facilitator will support the development and implementation of a science-enrichment program for youth that utilizes hands-on skill-building activities to learn about cutting-edge research, academic theory, and industry opportunities.

This position works closely with the Year 1 Experiential Learning Specialist and the Teaching and Laboratory Assistant to carry out a successful program. From planning sessions, preparing resources for sessions, facilitating weekly sessions, and providing feedback to students, the FSL Facilitator is key to delivering the Year 1 FSL program.

This position requires an enthusiastic, efficient, independent, and creative individual with a passion for mentoring enthusiastic high school students. The FSL Facilitator must be comfortable instructing high school students (Grades 10-11, class size 20-28) in STEAM at a university level. Flexibility and confidence are required to work in this highly collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development

• Work with the Year 1 Experiential Learning Specialist to plan and prepare lessons on scientific communication and project development
• Work with the FSL team to develop lessons teaching technical and transferable skills needed for a future in STEAM fields
• Coordinate materials, equipment, set-up, and space needed for lessons with the Year 1 Experiential Learning Specialist to ensure lessons run smoothly
• Meet weekly with the Year 1 Experiential Learning Specialist to adapt the Year 1 program curriculum and modify lessons throughout the year based on student feedback and needs

Program Delivery

• Deliver weekly lessons teaching science communication and STEAM skills through workshops and projects for students
• Assist guest instructors in their lesson plan delivery and classroom preparation. Assist in preparing and providing thank-you gifts for invited speakers and guest instructors
• Work with the Teaching and Laboratory Assistant to document student…