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Are you curious about science, Indigenous knowledge, and creating positive experiences for young people?
Would you like to explore science through both Western and Indigenous perspectives while helping create meaningful experiences for children, youth and families? Based out of Science North on the beautiful shores of Ramsey Lake, this paid internship offers an opportunity to build career skills, share your ideas, connect with community, and contribute to culturally relevant science programming at Science North.
Whether you're interested in education, community engagement, science, or leadership development, this flexible opportunity provides valuable experience while supporting Indigenous initiatives and youth programming. No previous experience is required, just an interest in learning, contributing, and growing your skills.
We welcome applicants who are eager to learn and contribute. You do not need previous employment experience or a background in science to be successful in this role.
Position Highlights:
Contribute your voice and ideas through participation on the Indigenous Initiatives Steering Committee and Indigenous Advisory Committee
Support the development of workshops and activities that incorporate Indigenous perspectives and culturally relevant content
Assist with youth science camps, after-school programs, and special events
Participate in career development, mentorship, skills training, and networking opportunities
Gain hands-on experience in program development, facilitation, and community engagement
Help create welcoming and inclusive learning experiences for children and families
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This internship offers an opportunity to:
Gain meaningful work experience in education and program development
Learn about science communication and youth engagement
Build leadership and facilitation skills
Work alongside Science North staff and Indigenous community leaders
Contribute to initiatives that celebrate Indigenous perspectives and knowledge
Expand your professional network and explore future career opportunities
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Don’t meet every single requirement? At Science North, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
If you have any questions or need more information please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at careers@sciencenorth.ca
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 grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.
Government of Ontario science museum and centre serving Northern Ontario through hands-on education, exhibits, outreach, and media.
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