Community Educator Community Partnership and Programming Manager

Location:
Remote/ Travel 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. Mission-driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada. Pension Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan. Travel to rural, remote, and Indigenous communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast to develop and deliver culturally engaged, co-designed learning opportunities, including Trades, Digital skills and STEAM learning programs that center community needs and desires. Work in partnership with rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.



Management of the planning and delivery of Trades, Digital skills and STEAM based educational learning experiences in person and online for learners of all ages (including students, youth, adults, older adults and Elders). Conduct outreach to interest-holders, rights-holders, educational institutes, governments and other organizations & collaborate with those groups to co-design and run programming. Maintain positive and professional relationships with participants and community partners. Represent Ampere in communities in a respectful, sensitive, and culturally responsive manner. Manage the coordination and logistics needed to travel and deliver programming across Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador, and other communities as assigned. Travel to rural, remote and Indigenous communities across Canada to work in partnership with communities for the purpose of educational program co-design and delivery. Support evaluation and community surveys, provide project reporting back to the evaluation team to help improve the delivered programming. Collaborate with other teams to develop programs & complete thorough and accurate work within project timelines. Understand student learning needs and content goals. Address parent and community questions and concerns if necessary. Plan and deliver training for staff.



Network with local community initiatives to exchange information, through public speaking, providing in-service training, attending conferences and symposiums. Lead the development, acquisition, and maintenance of STEAM resources and materials. Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates. Lived experience representative of the diverse rural, remote, and Indigenous communities we work in partnership with is an asset Experience working with or within Indigenous communities Experience living or working in remote communities with limited services Planning, organization, coordination, and time management skills. Experience designing and facilitating programming for a wide range of learners of varying demographics. Prior classroom teaching or instructional experience is a benefit No Trades experience? Experience working within a STEAM-focused educational environment is considered an asset. Ontario G driver’s license (or equivalent standard class license) is an asset First Aid certification is an asset. Additional language skills are not required but a bonus Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both current hires and current team members , if 18 or older, to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) or Criminal Record Checks. Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

📌 Community Educator (Canada)
🏢 Pinnguaq Association
📍 Canada