Apply By: Monday, May 26, :59 pm EDT Competition Status: Application Screening. Approximately 58 individuals applied for this opportunity. We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process. To learn about our recruitment process, visit our Hiring Process. City: Toronto Job term: 1 Temporary - up to 12 months Job code: 14024 - Biologist 2B $1,380.35 - $1,705.03 Per week**Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement. Help shape the future of educational programming at the Ontario Science Centre! Are you passionate about sharing science and technology with diverse audiences? Do you have experience working with children and youth in educational settings? Join the Ontario Science Centre (OSC) in developing and delivering new science programs that engage students and teachers and deepen relationships with communities, school boards and other educational stakeholders. About the job Deliver existing curriculum‑linked programs and teaching resources that support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in both English and French. Create, implement, evaluate and train other educators on programs that cover the Ontario Ministry of Education Science Curriculum strands and expectations. Pilot new approaches to in‑person and virtual program delivery in the 2025‑26 school year. Plan and execute initiatives to expand OSC's successful programs, while broadening our geographic and demographic outreach. Take part in learning sessions and conferences offered by the Science Teachers' Association of Ontario (STAO), Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC), Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) and other professional associations. What you bring to the team Mandatory requirements You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire. Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSC) is required. Must be able to travel to work locations assigned. Must be willing to work some weekends and evenings when necessary. Presentation and communication skills Experience delivering educational programs virtually and in person in a variety of formats and settings in both English and French.



Able to gather, share, and build on science content for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, in both English and French. Ability to manage audiences and modify presentations to suit different learning styles and interests. Knowledge of adult education standards to train other educators and develop professional teaching resources for classroom use. Excellent customer service skills, using understanding, tact, and confidentiality to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Technical skills and knowledge Demonstrated advanced knowledge of one or more of: biology, biochemistry, physics, space sciences, chemistry, math, engineering and technology. Knowledge of the Ontario science curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 12, and current issues and trends in both the formal and informal education sectors. Knowledge of universal design learning principles with ability to create interactive, inclusive, and accessible, educational programs that model scientific inquiry, engineering design, play‑based learning and/or STEM‑based methods to student engagement. Excellent research, documentation and clear writing skills. Planning and organizational skills Able to prioritize tasks and solve problems to meet deadlines in a fast‑moving, complex, and changing work environment. Works well autonomously and able to collaborate on both in‑person or virtual, distributed teams. Experience with Office 365 tools and applications, AI, and other digital programs used in education and science‑specific settings. Don't meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate! How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals,



as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code‑protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us. Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti‑racist, accessible and diverse workplace: diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti‑Racism Policy What we offer a career that can grow across ministries and job functions flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs a comprehensive compensation and perks package base salary that aligns to market trends with performance‑based pay and scheduled salary progression tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self‑funded leave and more modern, friendly and accessible physical work setting Additional information: 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Vulnerable Sector Check About security checks: A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities. If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out‑of‑country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential. T‑SC‑ /25 Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French‑language proficiency test. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Science Educator, Bilingual - C$1,380 - C$1,705 A Week (Toronto)
🏢 Fonction publique de l'Ontario
📍 Toronto