Closing Date: April 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

The Faculty of Science comprises five departments that regularly do independent outreach activities with elementary, middle, and high schools in the province to promote STEM disciplines and attract students to UNB. Our faculty also collaborates with local, regional and national organizations such as Science East, Let's Talk Science and Youth Science Canada (e.g. Canada Wide Science Fair). The faculty actively participates in several national and local programs, such as Shad, EdGeo, Worlds UNBound, and the Physics Olympics. We also host facilities such as the Quartermain Earth Science Centre, the historical William Brydone Jack Observatory, the physics astronomical observatory, research greenhouses, etc. These facilities are excellent resources for educational and outreach activities.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | (16 Month) Term | Fredericton | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Additional Working Conditions:

• Able to travel within New Brunswick
• Must provide a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Salary Range: $44,904 - $56,128 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Assistant Deans of Science, the Outreach Coordinator coordinates activities across the entire Faculty of Science, including designing and participating in outreach activities, employing evidence-based practices. This position is expected to keep up to date with research and relevant practices in the field.

• Coordinate, design and participate in outreach activities across the Faculty of Science.
• Pursue outreach activities to engage the public, teachers, and students.
• Catalogue and coordinate regular and ad hoc outreach activities.
• Promote the faculty outreach activities through social media platforms and the website.
• Stay current on research and evidence-based practices in outreach.
• Liaise with schools and their staff across New Brunswick.
• Create and maintain working relationships with the public and other organizations.
• Keep records for faculty research into outreach activities and help support such research.
• Write grant applications for outreach and educational initiatives.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in science, applied science or a closely related field.

Additional Strengths

• Experience in a learning environment, outreach or a related field would be an asset.
• Experience writing grant applications would be an asset.
• Ability to write and speak French would be an asset.
• Ability to engage and inspire audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to collaborate in diverse teams.
• Adaptability and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with technology, such as word processing software.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.