Job Description

Do you enjoy working with, supporting and motivating volunteers and youth?

Do you have excellent attention to detail?

Are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math?

We invite you to submit your application to join Let’s Talk Science – Canada’s leading national, charitable organization that engages youth in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Let’s Talk Science believes equity, diversity and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity. We are committed to employment equity, building a diverse workforce and accessibility for all employees and program participants. We invite you to complete a brief questionnaire to help us build and measure our efforts to attract members of Equity Deserving communities to employment with Let’s Talk Science at

Assistant Regional Coordinator, Let’s Talk Science Outreach (Greater Toronto Area)

The Assistant Regional Coordinator has a significant portion of their time assigned to managing a relationship with a community partner in North York (Near York University, Keele Campus) that will involve regular in-person visits to do outreach, as well as supporting the planning and logistics of outreach activities delivered by others. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Let’s Talk Science Outreach program in sites in their region. This includes strengthening communications with post-secondary site coordinators; gathering information about site activities, opportunities, and challenges; coaching and mentoring wherever possible to assist site coordinators with their endeavours; sharing information between sites; creating a sense of community and working with the rest of the Youth and Volunteer Experience team to ensure overall program success. This position is also responsible for working with other members of the team to monitor and develop relationships with host post-secondary partners and working with community stakeholders to enhance the profile of Let’s Talk Science in sites in their region.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Post-secondary education, graduate degree in science, technology, engineering, math or education preferred
• At least two years of experience in volunteer management and event planning; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional, including Microsoft Outlook
• Understanding of the importance of science and technology to society
• Bilingual (English and French) a strong asset
• Previous involvement in Let’s Talk Science Outreach an asset
• Experience working with Indigenous youth or underserved communities an asset
• Willingness to travel to assigned site, conferences and staff meetings
• Will be required to provide valid vulnerable sector screening or have one completed

Benefits and Perks of Working at Let’s Talk Science

• Competitive salary and flexible hours
• Hybrid work option with support for set-up and connectivity
• Starting with 3 weeks' vacation plus a 2-week paid closure over the December–January holiday period
• Comprehensive group benefit package, including health, dental, vision, life and critical illness
• Training to support our commitment to EDIA

This is a full-time contract for a parental leave coverage through October 2026, eligible for benefits. A full position description can be downloaded from our website at: . This position is also available in French at . We also invite you to visit our website at parlonssciences.ca to learn more about our organization including our historical and ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility /

Let's Talk Science has paused the enforcement of our mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. We will continue to strongly recommend vaccination; we will monitor and follow the scientific research but will not require that any new staff be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of their employment. Please note that the policy will continue to exist and may be enforced again in the future if warranted.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter (including salary expectations) quoting “Assistant Regional Coordinator, Let’s Talk Science Outreach” as outlined below by 11:59 pm ET on May b18, 2025 to:

Shawna Agathos

Human Resources Generalist, Let’s Talk Science

1510 Woodcock Street, Unit 8 London ON N6H 5S1

Or via email: hr@letstalkscience.ca (please submit all documents in one pdf file)

FAX: (519) 474-4085

Equity Statement

Let’s Talk Science is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge the shared lands we live and work on across Canada and that our national office is situated on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Wyandot and Anishinaabe.

Let’s Talk Science values the diverse and intersectional identities of its stakeholders and staff. Let’s Talk Science believes equity, diversity and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity and is committed to accessibility for all employees. We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society that will enrich our work and learning environment. Let’s Talk Science seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applications who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women, and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodation to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We thank everyone for their expression of interest and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying. However, with the limitations on time only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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