STEM Communicator Living Exhibits

STEM Communicator Living Exhibits$37310 - $40000 per year full-time permanent generous benefits packageAre you passionate about the care of living things Does the idea of spending your days tending to and enriching all manner of plants and animals excite you Can you imagine a job where you walk a porcupine If so we would like to hear from you! Science North is currently recruiting a STEM Communicator as part of the Living Exhibits team for Science North where we deliver high quality animal and plant care to a wide variety of STEM Communicator will work with the STEM Specialist of Living Exhibits to deliver high quality animal care focusing on our mammals reptiles fish amphibians and invertebrates. The candidate will also support care for Science Norths plant exhibits including the F. Jean McLeod Butterfly Gallery outdoor exhibits animal food garden and indoor plant collection. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for science a meticulous nature in care and record keeping excellent verbal communication and presentation skills and a commitment to continuous Responsibilities:Provide daily care for all species including feeding habitat maintenance and enrichmentCreate and maintain handling schedules and enrichment activities to ensure wellbeing of each individual animalPrepare and deliver diet and medications meticulously documentHandle all speciesMaintain all records of care for internal and certification requirements Inspect and monitor species behaviours and habitats for changes issues address or escalate issuesPrioritize and ensure the health safety and wellbeing of our animal ambassadorsPerform minor maintenance and sanitation for habitat and exhibitsTask and deploy science demonstrators and volunteer teamsMaintain inventories and maintenance of equipment materials & suppliesSupport daily plant care for outdoor exhibits gardens butterfly gallery and indoor plantsEnforce safety protocols and report any issues to supervisorsProvide animal care for vertebrate species including fish reptiles amphibians and mammalsWhat you bring:Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Fluency in French will be considered an asset)Post-secondary education in biology zoology or a related field (or equivalent experience)Demonstrated experience working with vertebrates and invertebratesKnowledge of /or willingness to learn care and remediation for pests and disease for plants in both outdoor and indoor environmentsProven ability to maintain records and follow pre-determined daily schedulesA positive and fun attitude with demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a teamMust be capable of meeting the physical demands of the job including the ability to lift 25 kg (55 lbs)Demonstrated leadership abilityProven ability to embrace teamwork yet be self-motivatedStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsA passion for learning and enthusiasm to take on challengesWillingness to work some evenings weekends and public holidaysCompensation Highlights:Full-time permanent opportunityCompetitive salary starting at $37310 to $40000 per yearAnnual performance and merit increase considerationParticipation in the Science North Employee Incentive PlanComprehensive group benefit package including medical dental vision paramedical life/travel insurance short and long-term disability coverage 24/7 telemedicine access wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro servicesPension plan following one year (or continued participation in TPP)Science North annual family membershipOnsite gymFree or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury Science North facilities and program discounts fitness membership contribution free on-site parkingProfessional development opportunitiesMinimum 3 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of serviceThis role is based at Science North 100 Ramsey Lake Road Sudbury ON. This opportunity is not suitable for remote meet every single requirementAt Science North we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other online. An early application represents your best opportunity for consideration. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science Norths selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions ways of knowing and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing grow economic opportunities and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around North is a registered charity and an agency of the Government of Ontario