Location:	Remote
Date Posted:	Mar 06, 2025

Job Description

Summer Program Assistant, Professional Learning

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 everchanging 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 close to three decades Let’s Talk Science has excited and inspired children, youth, educators and volunteers in STEM, surpassing 21 million interactions.

We invite you to visit our website letstalkscience.ca to learn more about our organization including our historical and ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) (https://letstalkscience.ca/aboutus/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.

POSITION
The Summer Program Assistant, Professional Learning works remotely and will report to the Program Delivery Manager. Their primary function is to support the delivery of Professional Learning programming to educators nationally.

Responsibilities

Support development of content for workshops and online learning experiences including formatting, layout, closed captioning, basic video editing and basic graphic design.
Proofreading and editing of workshop materials and facilitator guides.
Provide logistical support for Let's Talk Science professional learning events in various locations
Assist with related administrative clerical duties
Other duties as requested/required within the scope of the position

Requirements/Qualifications

Completed/currently pursuing a post-secondary education, preferably in a STEM, education, business or administrative related discipline
Naturally organized and self-starter
Working knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and ability to learn new software
Bilingualism (English and French) an asset
Ability to lift and carry boxes, totes, display materials etc. that may weigh up to 22kg (50 lbs)

Skills and Experience:

Works both independently and cooperatively in a team environment, while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to the changing circumstances and priorities
Strong project coordination skills to coordinate work on multiple projects and for multiple people, some of whom work from virtual offices
Demonstrated customer service orientation with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to take initiative and problem solve
Ensures professionalism, confidentiality, diplomacy and tact
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Let's Talk Science has paused the enforcement of our mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. We will continue to strongly recommend vaccination; we will monitor and follow the scientific research but will not require that any new staff be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of their employment. Please note that the policy will continue to exist and may be enforced again in the future if warranted.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter quoting “Summer Program Assistant, Professional Learning” by 11:59pm EDT on March 13, 2025 to:
Shawna Agathos
Human Resources Generalist
Let’s Talk Science, 1510 Woodcock Street, London, ON N6H 1S5
EMAIL: hr@letstalkscience.ca (please submit all documents in one pdf file)
FAX: (519) 474-4085

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, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 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

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