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Program Coordinator: Indigenous S.T.E.M Outreach
Under the direction of the Director, STEM Youth Outreach, the Programs Coordinator: Indigenous S.T.E.M Outreach will lead and coordinate STEM outreach programs for Indigenous youth. This role requires close collaboration with Indigenous communities, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to create culturally relevant STEM programming. Responsibilities include planning and assessing program activities, as well as building relationships to enhance Indigenous community engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M).
Deadline: April 3rd, 2025
Apply through the UVic Careers Portal.Youth STEM Instructor Full-time/Co-op Youth STEM Instructor - 8 positions available
There are many roles we need the team to be able to fill, from Camp Instructor, Community outeach, Travel team, and more. Here is the core position that our staff take on from May-August.
If you have questions about them, we would be happy to answer.
Deadline: April 3rd, 2025Travel Team. 2 positions available.
As a Travel Team Instructor, your job will be to collaborate with Indigenous Community Partners to deliver high-impact STEM programs to youth in their communities. You will drive a UVic Van full of supplies and deliver activities to youth in communities across Vancouver Island. Camps are generally five days in length and will entail living in the communities during camp delivery. Due to the nature of the work, you should expect being away from Victoria for several weeks at a time.
Deadline: April 10th, 2025
Inclusion Support Worker (coming soon)
DescriptionScience Venture instructors are a team of dynamic and engaging leaders who are committed to delivering hands-on science, technology, and engineering programs for youth. Vikes instructors are enthusiastic about athletics and teamwork, inspiring youth to develop a healthy, active lifestyle. Our teams strive to provide high-quality, high-impact programs to youth in our community. Science Venture and Vikes aim to have an inclusive environment for children with diverse needs. The Youth Inclusion Worker will provide one on one support for children with diverse needs within our programming.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one support to children in our on-campus summer camp programs.
Collaborate with Science Venture and Vikes instructional staff to support children who require it.
Maintain confidentiality regarding participant’s needs and conditions.
Work with the Inclusion Coordinator to plan, develop and implement appropriate activities and experiences for campers who need support.
Ensure the safety and supervision of the supported camper as well as the greater camper community.
Contribute to the entire Science Venture and Vikes communities.
Application Procedure:
Step 1: Get to Know Science Venture
Explore our website. Visit our Facebook, and Instagram pages. Review Job Description and see if this job is for you!
Step 2: Prepare Your Application
Update your cover letter and resume and complete the appropriate application form.
Youth STEM Instructor Application Form (Full-time/Co-op)
Camp Coordinator Application Form
Step 3: Submit Your Application
For COOP: Please submit your application through the Learning in Motion Portal.
For non-coop: Please email completed package to <svprograms@uvic.ca>.
*If you are new to Science Venture, please include in your application package: cover letter, resume, application form and class schedule (if applicable). If you are a returning instructor to SV please include: application form and class schedule (if applicable).
Deadlines:
Program Coordinator: Indigenous STEM Outreach: April 3rd, 2025
Youth STEM Instructor: April 3rd, 2025
Travel Team: April 10th, 2025
Due to the volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be
contacted for an interview.
