Job Title: Lead STEAM Educator
Reports to: Makerspace Lead
Location: Bathurst Makerspace
Salary: $38,000 - $40,000
Existing 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?
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Mission-driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.
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Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.
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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:
Under the supervision of the Bathurst Makerspace Lead, the Lead Educator is responsible for supervising and coaching STEAM Educators to provide professional and engaging experiences for all participants of the Bathurst Makerspace programs, both in-makerspace and external. Other responsibilities involve coordination and delivery of Ampere-approved STEAM education, which aligns with the organization’s policies and guidelines, as well as direct community-facing duties, administration, record keeping, and general cleaning and everyday maintenance of the facilities.
Working Hours:
Scheduled shifts will vary based on Makerspace programming, events and other factors, and will include evenings and weekends. Travel may be required.
Responsibilities:
Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.
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Planning, coordinating and executing programming, following the Makerspace calendar and schedule as designed by the Makerspace Lead.
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Leading and delivering programming as an instructor.
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Raising awareness and interest in programming within the community, online and in-person.
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Ensuring that all programming follows Ampere’s vision, values and needs, including the designing and teaching of workshops, summer camps, after school programs, and other STEAM programming.
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Providing support, coaching and guidance to Bathurst STEAM Educators to ensure that programming remains professional, accessible and on-topic/theme.
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Ensuring that the Makerspace is clean, organized, and well-stocked after all programming so it is ready for next use, and reporting any shortages and needs to the Makerspace Lead. This includes wiping tables, picking up trash, bathroom checks, etc.
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Providing the Makerspace Lead with a supply/materials list needed for programming at least two weeks in advance.
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Reviewing, selecting and customizing Ampere’s delivery materials and curriculum, to be relevant and relatable to the Bathurst Makerspace community.
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Generating lesson plans, outlines and other resources, using Ampere’s templates.
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Maintaining organized and accurate documents and filing systems, following the Bathurst Makerspace policies and procedures.
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Providing in-classroom and other off-site delivery, as requested.
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Maintaining records and reports, as requested, and providing feedback to the Makerspace Lead to ensure that improvements are made as needed.
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Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of participants and staff at all times. Rectifying any concerns immediately, and reporting to the Makerspace Lead.
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Following all guidelines, policies, processes and procedures, both on an organizational level and Makerspace-specific.
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Occasional travel, if/as required by Ampere, for personal development and training, or support of other Makerspace teams. Valid G Drivers License is an asset.
- Other tasks and duties, as assigned by management, and/or voluntarily undertaken.
Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region.
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.
Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered selection process.
