Location:	London, ON
Date Posted:	Mar 03, 2026

Job Description

Summer External Relations Assistant

Position Status: 37.5 hours per week for 7-16 weeks
Location: London, Ontario
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Closing Date: March 17, 2026

THE OPPORTUNITY
Let’s Talk Science is an award-winning, national charitable organization focused on education and outreach to support youth development. Let’s Talk Science believes equity, diversity and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity. We are committed to employment equity, building a diverse workforce and accessibility for all employees and program participants. Through the creation and delivery of unique learning programs and services that engage children, youth and educators in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), staff and volunteers support learning and skill development. Committed to inspiring and empowering youth in Canada to develop the skills they need to participate and thrive in an ever-changing world, Let’s Talk Science offers programs, resources and services that motivate all ages to fulfill their potential and prepare them for future careers and roles as citizens. For three decades Let’s Talk Science has excited and inspired children, youth, educators and volunteers in STEM, with nearly 23 million interactions.

We invite you to visit our website https://letstalkscience.ca/ to learn more about our organization including our historical and ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) https://letstalkscience.ca/about-us/equity. We also ask that you consider completing a brief questionnaire to help us build and measure our efforts to attract members of Equity Deserving communities to employment with Let’s Talk Science at https://questionpro.ca/t/AB3unpnZB3uwj1.

Please note that the availability and terms of this position is dependent on approval of financing from Service Canada. Positions through Service Canada the candidates must be:

Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment - as per the Canada Summer Job Program requirements.
A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations
International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Summer External Relations Assistant will assist virtually with maintaining and updating digital records, providing administrative support, and conducting research, with a focus on Government Relations and Alumni Relations.

What You’ll Be Doing

Maintain and update digital records on Raiser’s Edge
Research grants & opportunities within the provincial government and community organizations suitable for our organization
Support the implementation of projects and initiatives developed by the Let’s Talk Science Alumni Council
Provide administrative support to the Alumni Council, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, following up on action items, organizing relevant data, and preparing and mailing out letters to alumni as required
Assist in maintaining and growing the Let's Talk Science Alumni LinkedIn page
Help identify and support opportunities to leverage Alumni thought leadership
Other duties as requested/required that are within the scope of the position

Requirements/Qualifications

Some post-secondary education or experience in a related discipline
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and videoconferencing applications
Demonstrated Internet research skills and ability to learn new software
Naturally organized, self-starter with a systems thinking orientation and strong project coordination skills
Works both independently and cooperatively in a team environment, while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to the changing circumstances and priorities of a dynamic organization
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to take initiative and problem solve
Ensures professionalism, confidentiality, diplomacy and tact
Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Skills and Experience the External Relations Assistant will Gain

Computer, research, data entry and analysis skills
Interpersonal skills, working in a team environment
Problem solving and organizational skills
Experience working in a professional not-for-profit education environment

Application Process
To be considered, applicants must submit the following materials:
• A cover letter
• A resume
Applications that do not include all required documents may not be reviewed.

Application Deadline
Please submit your application quoting “Summer External Relations Assistant, London, ON” by 11:59pm EDT on March 17, 2026 to:
Shawna Agathos
Human Resources Generalist
Let’s Talk Science, 1510 Woodcock Street, Unit 8, London, ON N6H 1S5
EMAIL: hr@letstalkscience.ca (please submit all documents in one pdf file)
FAX: (519) 474-4085

A member of our Human Resources team reviews ALL applications submitted as outlined above– yes, a real person reviews resumes! We are excited to read more about what amazing things you could add to Let’s Talk Science.

Equity Statement
Let’s Talk Science is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge the shared lands we live and work on across Canada and that our national office is situated on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Wyandot and Anishinaabe.

Let’s Talk Science values the diverse and intersectional identities of its stakeholders and staff. Let’s Talk Science believes equity, diversity and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity and is committed to accessibility for all employees. We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society that will enrich our work and learning environment. Let’s Talk Science seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates that have been historically
disadvantaged and marginalized, including applications who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women, and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We are committed to providing accommodation to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We thank everyone for their expression of interest and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying. However, with the limitations on time only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No telephone, walk-ins or agency inquiries please.