Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational needs of approximately 17,750 students in 41 schools.

Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life.

The Division prides itself on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering energetic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.

Elk Island Public Schools is recruiting a term certain Science Technician to support Partners 4 Science, working out of the Salisbury Composite High School in Sherwood Park.

Starting October 28, 2026 to June 29, 2027 35 hours per week, working 7 hours per day Monday to Friday The Partners 4 Science program is an educational initiative focused on providing hands-on, experiential STEM and science learning resources to K–9 classrooms.

The program empowers educators to bring core scientific principles to life through hands-on experiments, building projects, and interactive discovery.

The Science Technician supports the preparation of the school science kit program by collaborating with the SFS Program Consultant and teachers to identify required materials aligned with the science curriculum.

The role is responsible for procuring approved supplies, maintaining inventory, managing related financial processes, and coordinating the scheduling and rotation of science kits to meet teacher needs.





Reports to the Director, Supports for Students. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPreparation of Science Kits - Co-ordinate and prepare additional resources to be included in science kits and binders to complement the junior high science curriculum , helping lower teacher prep time with ready-to-use equipment and guides.

Inventory Control - Ensure procurement decisions are cost-effective and approved by the SFS Program Consultant and maintain spreadsheets for inventory, supply costs, and program costs overall.QUALIFICATIONS Education High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience Preferred: 1-year related experience.

Minimum Required: 0-3 years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of inventory control and purchasing is an asset.

Knowledge of scientific supplies, equipment, and materials.

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to successfully take direction and work in a multi-disciplinary team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.

Strong collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.

Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity, and imagination.

Good knowledge of computers and applicable technology, and emerging software.

Qualifications, Certifications and Designations

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Training and Certification

For more information,

📌 Science Technician (SFS) - Term Certain (Alberta)
🏢 York Region District School Board
📍 Alberta