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STEM Montessori Academy of Canada (SMAC-SIAC) is a registered not-for-profit organization specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math. (STEM) programming is open to all students with the mission to deliver top-notch STEM literacy and application. The SMAC will specialize in an advanced bar-none. STEM based educational curriculum that emphasizes the interconnected subject areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)

Who Should Apply?
STEM Montessori Academy of Canada is seeking Enthusiastic, engaging University students, previous Camp Counselors, Club facilitators, Instructors, or Teachers with an expertise in summer programming. STEM Canada is seeking program counselors and mentors for our summer programming.

AI + Robotics Innovation Strategist

LEGO Education, Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Integration Specialist

Organization: STEM Canada
Engagement: Strategic Consultant / Short-Term Project Engagement
Location: Canada — Remote / Hybrid
Meeting: Immediate opportunity
Potential for: Ongoing strategic consulting, program development and national partnership leadership

STEM Canada is a Canadian STEM education and innovation organization developing programs that connect students and educators with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, coding, engineering, medical science and innovation.

Our ecosystem includes STEM education programs, Global STEM Leadership, the Pre-University STEM Innovation Program and advanced STEM programming developed in collaboration with post-secondary and industry partners.

THE OPPORTUNITY

STEM Canada is looking for a highly creative, technically capable and strategically minded robotics/AI professional who can help us answer one important question:

STEM Canada is looking for an exceptional AI + Robotics Innovation Strategist to help shape the next phase of our programming at the intersection of LEGO, robotics, engineering and artificial intelligence.

We are looking for an innovator who can explore and develop solutions that demonstrate what becomes possible when LEGO, robotics, engineering and AI converge, from intelligent robotic systems and computer vision to automation, data, machine learning and real-world problem solving.

This position is ideal for someone who sees possibilities beyond conventional robotics programming.

KEY OPPORTUNITY

STEM Canada is particularly interested in exploring:

Robotics + Engineering + Artificial Intelligence

STEM CANADA'S EXISTING AI ECOSYSTEM





The successful candidate will help build upon STEM Canada's existing work rather than starting from zero.

STEM Canada currently delivers emerging-technology programming incorporating AI, robotics, coding and innovation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR - THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone who combines technical depth with imagination and communication ability.

You may be:

- AI/ML engineer
- Robotics engineer
- Robotics educator
- Computer vision specialist
- AI educator
- Mechatronics engineer
- Computer science educator
- Robotics competition mentor
- LEGO Education specialist
- AI product developer
- STEM innovation specialist
- Engineering educator
- Maker/hardware innovator
- EdTech entrepreneur

REQUIRED / PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Strong technical understanding of several of the following:

- SPIKE Prime / SPIKE Essential
- LEGO robotics programming
- Python
- Scratch/block-based programming
- MicroPython
- Artificial intelligence
- Machine learning
- Computer vision
- Natural language processing
- Generative AI
- AI agents
- Sensors and data
- Robotics control systems
- APIs
- Automation
- Computer science
- Mechatronics
- Engineering design

Experience with LEGO Education's Computer Science & AI ecosystem is highly desirable.

Experience integrating LEGO with external AI/software systems is particularly valuable.

BONUS EXPERIENCE

Candidates with experience in any of the following will be particularly attractive:

- VEX Robotics
- RoboCup
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- World Robot Olympiad
- LEGO competitions
- Robotics competitions
- AI hackathons
- STEM education
- EdTech
- University robotics laboratories
- AI research
- Computer vision projects
- Generative AI
- AI agents
- Educational technology
- Youth innovation programs
- Corporate innovation
- Technology partnerships

WHAT WE VALUE

We value:

- Curiosity over convention.
- Innovation over repetition.
- Prototypes over PowerPoints.
- Real-world applications over theory alone.
- Student imagination alongside technical excellence.

COMPENSATION & ENGAGEMENT





This opportunity will initially be structured as a short-term strategic consulting/project engagement with the possibility of long term consulting work.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, technical expertise and scope of contribution.

There is potential for an ongoing strategic role with STEM Canada following the initial engagement.

Candidates may propose:

- Project-based consulting
- Short-term contract
- Hourly consulting
- Part-time strategic engagement
- Longer-term innovation partnership

STEM Canada is open to discussing the appropriate structure with the right candidate.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

- Resume or LinkedIn profile
- Brief description of your AI/robotics, enginering, Lego, or ComSci experience
- Examples of relevant projects
- Links to GitHub, portfolio, videos or demonstrations where available
- * IMPORTANT: A brief response to the question: “If you could combine LEGO robotics with AI to create one recent educational experience for students, what would you build and HOW?”

**(Heavy consideration will be given to this response. Please note ChatGPT rendered responses often yield candidates having the same, or similar responses. Consideration will be given to the most unique, non GPT rendered anwers. We are interested in YOU, and your own unique ideas!)

Equity Statement:

We are strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome and encourage applications from all religious backgrounds, persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and others who can contribute to the diversification of our community. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From $36.71 per hour

Application question(s):

- You MUST reside in Canada in the city posted and be legally able to work in Canada in order to be eligible to apply for this role. We are not accommodating overseas applications at this time. Do you meet this criteria?

(please respond: Yes, I live in Canada or US, and I am legally able to work in Canada.)

- Do you have advanced knowledge of the STEM programs and subjects listed in the job description?
- Are you available for a Zoom Interview between October 5 and October 8, 2026?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check - if over 18 yrs (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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