Daily Archives: March 9, 2022

Executive Assistant

Pioneer Construction

Pioneer Construction is looking for a hard-working, self-motivated employee to fill the position of Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant will work collaboratively to provide administrative support to all aspects of our operators. Based out of our head office, the Executive Assistant will apply strong executive administration skills to coordinate and deliver a multitude of administrative services to support both the Executive Team and the organization. This is a full-time permanent position available with competitive wages and a benefits package.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide support for the Executive Team
• Manage company activities
• Organize and execute internal and external events
• Manage sponsorship requests
• Draft and formatting correspondence
• Take minutes for various meetings
• Organize meals for company meetings.
• Attend meetings as support and outline/perform follow-up if needed
• Research and organization of various office projects/products
• Coordinate travel
• Manage company tickets
• Prepare and record cheques, pay invoices and reconcile expense reports
• Display professionalism toward our company and customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
• Secondary School Diploma
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is an asset
• Minimum of 1-year Executive Assistance experience
• Valid Class G Driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality
• Basic Accounting and budget management experience
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including communicating with both internal and external stakeholders with a high degree of tact and professionalism
• In-depth computer proficiency (MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include some evening and weekends
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given
• Abide by all Company policies including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental, Human Resources policies

Perks & Benefits:
• Extended health benefits, dental, life insurance, and company pension
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Advancement opportunities
• Ongoing training and career development
• Company events
• Competitive salary

To Apply

All applications must be submitted to [email protected]. By applying to the e-mail address, your application becomes available to managers immediately. Interested candidates should include a cover letter and resume.

At Pioneer Construction we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Pioneer Construction welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, and all will be given consideration for the position, but only those that are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Project Coordinator – Education and Northern Programs

Science North

Project Coordinator – Education and Northern Programs
$35,800 per year

Science North’s Education and Northern Programming Unit delivers the Science North experience all across the north! We bring entertaining, educational, difference-making programming, initiatives and outreach to communities throughout Northern Ontario. We are looking for a Project Coordinator who will support the team to keep track of all the moving parts of a project.
Science North is looking for an energetic, outgoing, inclusive and motivated individual with a strong teambuilding, collaboration and customer service orientation to complement our team of Bluecoat professionals. This position offers the opportunity to develop and showcase project planning and reporting skills, while working collaboratively with all project team members. The role will be based in Sudbury at Science North, and there may be some opportunity for travel in Northern Ontario. This is a full-time opportunity running until March 31, 2024.
Position Highlights and Responsibilities:
Key Skills and Attributes
• Proficiency with Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Familiarity with social media platforms
• Fluency in both French, and/or Indigenous ancestry, would be considered strong assets (Fluency in English required)
• Attention to detail and excellent documentation skills, such as photo taking and report writing
• Demonstrated project and time management competence

Project Coordination
• Work with internal parties to plan, organize and coordinate project activities
• Assist in preparation of project documents, proposals, presentations, etc.
• Research, collect information and compile data and reports
• Initiate prompt action and or provide follow up as needed to ensure progress to milestones

If you have any questions or need more information on this exciting opportunity please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]

Apply online at http://sciencenorth.ca/careers. An early application represents your best opportunity for success. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is a registered charity
and is an agency of the Government of Ontario

Senior Community and Indigenous Engagement Liaison Northwest Expansion Project

Science North

Senior Community and Indigenous Engagement Liaison
Northwest Expansion Project
(Based in Kenora, Contract to September 30, 2022)

Science North is seeking a Senior Community and Indigenous Engagement (SCIE) Liaison to lead the community engagement process of the Northwest Expansion Project. The SCIE Liaison will work on engaging the community in workshops, stakeholder sessions and surveys to help foster support and input from the community as a whole, including Indigenous community members. The successful candidate will, under leadership of the Project Lead, work with the NW Expansion Project team and consultants to facilitate sessions, build strategic partnerships and networks and deliver pop-up information sessions around the city and region. In addition, this position will be involved in leading and implementing an engagement strategy with corporate and private sectors to grow financial support for Science North’s expansion project.

The SCIE Liaison will;
• Develop and implement a plan to solicit financial support through private sector and other philanthropic contributions, in coordination with the Development unit;
• Organize, plan and deliver stakeholder workshops;
• Use local business knowledge to recognize assets in Kenora and the Northwest to tap into as potential partnerships;
• Work with the NW Expansion Steering Committee to organize community engagement sessions;
• Develop a pop-up information station and collect feedback from community members in multiple locations;
• Engage with Indigenous community leaders and members to ensure traditional ways of knowing and Indigenous culture is rooted in the development of the expansion;
• In coordination with the Visitor Experience Staff Scientist, the SCIE Liaison will work with Indigenous consultants to build visitor experience concepts that incorporate Indigenous technology and knowledge;
• Build strategic partnerships and networks to create an environment and appetite for fundraising for a science centre and build funder relationships across Northwestern Ontario at a broad level;
• Support the work required for the expansion project and work with the project team and consultants to follow through on actions as determined throughout the contract
This is a contract opportunity to September 30, 2022 with possibility for extension at a salary of $53,700 to $65,000 per year. Apply online. An early application represents your best opportunity for success. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is a registered charity.
Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

Booking Agent – Education and Northern Programs

Science North

Booking Agent – Education and Northern Programs
$31,600 per year

Science North’s Education and Northern Programming Unit delivers the Science North experience all across the north! We bring entertaining, educational, difference-making programming, initiatives and outreach to communities throughout Northern Ontario. We are looking for an enthusiastic client focused individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering exceptional customer service to be part of a great team working together to achieve goals.
If this describes you, then Education and Northern Programs Booking Agent could be a perfect fit for you! This role is responsible for working directly with schools, First Nation communities, libraries, and other organizations to schedule and coordinate our outreach and virtual programs across Northern Ontario. You will offer an outstanding Science North experience from the very first call and coordinate with the Science North delivery team to ensure successful outreach trips and virtual sessions. The successful candidate will apply their professional sales and service experience, and/or community liaison experience, to lead outreach in-school, special and virtual program bookings, coordinating these details and logistics with outreach program delivery staff, and support program evaluation and other reporting requirements. Exceptional communication skills, demonstrated attention to detail and a strong customer focus will be essential to success. Fluency in English and French, proficiency with Office suite products and exceptional interpersonal skills are required. This is a full-time opportunity running until March 31, 2024.

If you have any questions or need more information on this exciting opportunity please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]

Apply online at http://sciencenorth.ca/careers. An early application represents your best opportunity for success. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is a registered charity
and is an agency of the Government of Ontario

STEM Communicator – Education Initiatives

Science North

STEM Communicator – Education Initiatives
Vacancies in Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie & Thunder Bay
Contracts with varying lengths
$35,800 per year

Are you passionate about STEM education? Does teaching and learning excite you? If so, we would like to hear from you! Science North is currently recruiting a STEM Communicator to deliver exciting programs for students throughout Northern Ontario.

The STEM Communicator is a key member of the Education and Northern Programs team, delivering and supporting digital programs and initiatives that reach elementary school students. This role will focus on the delivery of virtual student programs, as well as in-person programs throughout Northern Ontario. The successful candidate will also support the program development process. Successful candidates will have experience working in STEM with elementary students. Qualified candidates will have experience in program delivery along with a formal background (or equivalent experience) in science, education and/or related STEM fields. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities. We invite applications from individuals of Indigenous heritage. These are full-time opportunities running until March 31, 2024.

If you have any questions or need more information please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]

Apply online at http://sciencenorth.ca/careers. An early application represents your best opportunity for success. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is a registered charity
and is an agency of the Government of Ontario

STEM Specialist – Education and Northern Programs

Science Nortj

STEM Specialist – Education and Northern Programs
Vacancies in Sudbury & Sault Ste. Marie
Contracts with varying lengths
$47,300 annual salary

Are you passionate about STEM education? Does teaching and learning excite you? If so, we would like to hear from you! Science North is currently recruiting STEM Specialists to create teaching and learning resources and programs for Ontario elementary students and teachers.

The STEM Education Specialist is a key member of the Education and Northern Programs team, developing, delivering and supporting Science Technology Engineering and Math education programs and initiatives that reach elementary school students and teachers. This role will focus on the development and delivery of teacher resources, as well as the planning and delivery of these programs throughout Northern Ontario. In this exciting role you will work with classroom teachers to actively communicate and promote Science North programs and deliver quality, educational and informal learning experiences. Successful candidates will have experience working in STEM with elementary students as well as a keen interest and proficiency in creating experiential learning opportunities for elementary students. Bringing STEM to life in the classroom with hands-on, inquiry-based lessons will become part of your everyday! Qualified candidates will have experience in program development and delivery along with a formal background in science, education and/or related STEM fields. This position also requires excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (and French for some vacancies), strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities. Some positions may require a willingness to travel in Northern Ontario (G license and clean driving record for the past 3 years required). We invite applications from individuals of Indigenous heritage.

If you have any questions or need more information about these exciting full-time opportunities please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] .

Apply online at http://sciencenorth.ca/careers. An early application represents your best opportunity for success. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is a registered charity
and is an agency of the Government of Ontario