Job Title: STEAM School Second

Reports to: Kawartha Lakes Makerspace Lead

Location: Lindsay Makerspace, Kawartha Lakes, ON

Term: Full-Time Permanent

Salary: $50,000

Recent Vacancy

Who We Are

Join an organization that’s making an impact in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities

Ampere (formerly the Pinnguaq Association) isn’t just another non‑profit. We’re an award‑winning catalyst for change, activating opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to unlock their potential through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Through our partnerships with communities, businesses, and technology creators, we co‑design and deliver culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world‑class programming across the country. We believe the best education doesn’t feel like work, it feels like discovery.

From our roots in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, we’ve grown to operate Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Bathurst (New Brunswick), and the Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), while collaborating with partners nationwide. Our Lifecycle approach ensures that we’re with learners at every age and every stage of life, and our mission‑driven model ensures that 100% of social enterprise proceeds sustain programs that benefit communities we serve. Your work here directly changes lives. If you’re passionate about making a tangible difference, this is where you belong.

Why Join us?

- Mission-driven impact - Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.
- Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work‑life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.




- Comprehensive benefits - Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.
- Pension Plan - Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.
- Wellness Perks - Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well‑being.

Job Summary

As a STEAM School Second, you will be responsible for planning and delivering Ampere’s STEAM programs, primarily focusing on assisting our STEAM School and STEAM School Lead Educator in the Kawartha Lakes. Being part of the delivery team is being the public face of Ampere and an ambassador of the work we do. You will build community, STEAM and digital skills with the learners, and make long‑lasting sustainable relationships.

What does success in this role look like?

- Working collaboratively with the Southern Canada (SC) Youth Team STEAM Educators and the Makerspace Lead to identify programming needs in the City of Kawartha Lakes and occasionally beyond.
- Developing and delivering high‑quality, community‑centred, play‑based STEAM and digital skills programming for City of Kawartha Lakes learners of all ages with a specific focus on STEAM School.
- The Ampere Kawartha Lakes Makerspace is the spot for STEAM School, afterschool programming, field trips, camps, community events, and STEAM programming for all ages.



Staff on the Makerspace team may be required to contribute to all of these program areas.

Job Responsibilities

- Work alongside the Senior STEAM School Lead Educator to plan and facilitate Ampere’s STEAM School.
- Work collaboratively with the SC Youth Team STEAM Educators, Makerspace Lead, and community partners across the province to identify programming needs and develop associated learning resources (eg. activity plans, slide decks, video tutorials, tutorials, podcasts, etc.)
- Work alongside Summer Camp Lead to plan Ampere’s Summer Camps and provide support throughout summer months.
- Deliver high‑quality, community‑centred, play‑based STEAM and digital skills programming for learners of all ages primarily in City of Kawartha Lakes and adjacent communities, and occasionally in communities across the province.
- Foster an environment wherein learners enjoy an exceptional program experience and are challenged in a positive, growth‑minded manner.
- Build and maintain select long‑term relationships with key community partners.
- Engage with and respond to community members and learners to ensure our programming is community‑driven and accessible.
- Manage the coordination and logistics needed to travel to and deliver digital literacy workshops in communities across Ontario.
- Support evaluation and community surveys, and provide project reporting back to the evaluation team to help improve future program delivery.
- Maintain current knowledge of trends, initiatives and best practices of STEAM education and technologies and support their integration in Ampere’s programs as appropriate.

📌 STEAM School Second (Kawartha Lakes)
🏢 Pinnguaq Association
📍 Kawartha Lakes