Ocean\Energy Facilitator -Co-Op
Department: Science Education
Supervisor: Manager of Science Education
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Rate: $15.00 per hour
Start Date: January 4, 2021
Application Deadline: October 30, 2020
Position Summary
The main objective of the position is to work as a member of the Science Education team to create exciting, stimulating, hands-on/minds-on science experiences directly connected to energy and the ocean. The Facilitator will assist with the maintenance of the life support systems of aquaria including its flora and fauna which require to be fed and receive everything they need to live and thrive in their environment. The position will facilitate public programming, both online and in the centre, providing visitors with exciting science demonstrations related to energy sources that are being developed from ocean, land and technology within the province of Nova Scotia.
Description of Tasks
Measurable Outcomes:
The Facilitator will:
The student will understand and take ownership of outcomes through a combination of training, self-directed study, and ongoing support from supervisor, education staff team and co-workers. Through regular communication with their supervisor incremental objectives will be set to ensure progress. One mid-term performance evaluation will be conducted, and the successful completion of outcomes will be addressed in this meeting and in a final performance evaluation. At the end of the work term, the Manager of Science Education will provide the student with an overall assessment of their performance.
Orientation and training:
The student’s orientation will include a complete briefing on the Discovery Centre and its daily functions, short and long-range plans, and its place in the science and museum community. In addition, a briefing on the programs and services, including how they are run and the pedagogic structure, will be provided. Orientation will include Occupational Health and Safety training, and First Aid training.
When possible, the Ocean/Energy Facilitator will be required to participate in general staff meetings and the Science Education department meetings. They will be encouraged to be as familiar with our Centre and its modes of operation as possible. They will be able to learn both how a non-profit organization is run, as well as how a science centre is run.
Core Competencies/Qualifications
Applications:
Please email resume to recruitment@thediscoverycentre.ca. Applicants must meet the requirements for the Nova Scotia Co-Op Program. All applicants are thanked for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Discovery Centre promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and embraces diversity. The Centre is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its work environment, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are considered for employment with the Centre.