This position has an END date of May 31, 2028.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.
Position Summary
Founded in 1993, the Fred Otto DiscoverE program is a not-for-profit organization that puts our participants first. Our goal is to use hands-on programming to educate and inspire youth, building their skills and confidence in engineering and STEM subjects. We work to break down barriers facing underrepresented groups to ensure that all youth have access to our programs.
DiscoverE believes that engineering is for everyone, and we strive to build our team on the foundations of equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage Indigenous, Black and racialized peoples, persons living with disability and neurodiversity, women, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all minority groups to apply. Join DiscoverE to further our mission of providing fun, hands-on, interactive engineering experiences to youth!
The Team Lead, Programming ensures that all areas of programming meet or exceed Alberta Education Curriculum standards while creating award-winning programming that gets participants excited about engineering.
The Faculty of Engineering is one of North America’s top engineering schools, known for innovation, collaboration, and impact. It fosters an exceptional student experience through a holistic approach that combines technical excellence with emotional intelligence. With strong community engagement, interdisciplinary research, and a commitment to societal well-being, the faculty prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving, global engineering landscape.
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Initiates, implements and directs development of the program's curriculum, including courses, camps, presentations and workshops for over 10,000 participants each year
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Conceives, develops and implements the necessary program delivery structure, including the profiles for all instructing personnel, recruitment and retention strategies and training and quality control
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Is in charge of recruiting over 65 summer instructors to run programs in Edmonton, throughout Alberta, Northern British Columbia and the Northwest Territories
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Works with partners to develop Classroom Kits to be created, tested, manufactured and distributed to students in Western Canada
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Education, Engineering, Sciences or a related field
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Previous experience in supervision or in a leadership role required
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Superior communication skills and customer service skills
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Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
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A valid Alberta Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license with a clean abstract is considered an asset
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Some technical skills are considered an asset
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Background in outreach is considered an asset.
Application Instructions
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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
