Department Information

Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.

Job Information

The Aurora Research Institute Outreach Coordinator involves planning, coordinating, and delivering STEM outreach and public education programs for the Aurora Research Institute, mainly in the South Slave, Akaitcho, and Dehcho regions. Based in Fort Smith and reporting to the South Slave Research Centre Manager, the Outreach Coordinator works with youth, educators, the public, and researchers to provide programming focused on regional science topics. The position also supports staff and partners in delivering outreach initiatives, while building and strengthening partnerships with regional and national organizations.

Key Qualifications:

• Leads the delivery of all STEM outreach activities carried out by Aurora Research Institute.
• Plans, coordinates, implements, and delivers educational outreach programs.
• Manages the communication of research activities to the public.
• Develops proposals, programs and partnerships to ensure the sustainability/growth of science outreach and research communications within the NWT.

Key Requirements:

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline with 2 years of experience delivering outreach content, instruction, communications, or other public engagement role.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Equivalency:

• A diploma in a relevant discipline with 3 years of experience delivering outreach content, instruction, communications, or other public engagement role.

Relevant discipline includes: Science, Technology, Engineering or a Math program.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8343
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.