Job Description

*Accepting applicants from across Saskatoon + area. Especially those who can frequently travel to surrounding First Nations.
Working with students from elementary and secondary schools, facilitators will lead workshops that use hands-on models of renewable energy technology, such as wind turbines and solar panels, to educate students about science curriculum-linked topics, such as electricity, energy resources & conservation, and career building. The successful candidates will deliver STEM based renewable energy education programs. The successful candidate will also market workshops to schools and maintain workshop equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with Relay Education staff to coordinate the charitys programming in schools and/or virtually.
Communicate with teachers and educators to register and evaluate workshops.
Deliver renewable energy STEM and environmental career awareness workshops in schools and for community groups as needed. This includes preparing for workshops in advance, travelling to workshop sites and setting up all required supplies and equipment.
Ensure education equipment is adequately stocked and maintained when new supplies and replacements are required.
Administer program evaluation by communicating with teachers and other participants to complete surveys following workshops.
Qualifications
Experience in teaching and speaking to various age levels and diverse audiences;
Knowledge of and/or passion for the science and technology of energy, renewable energy, energy conservation and environmental issues;
Demonstrated communication skills (oral and written) and ability to interact positively with various audiences.
Reliable access to a vehicle is strongly preferred
Valid Drivers License is preferred
Vulnerable Sector Screening clearance necessary for hire

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Area of Scientific Specialization
- Natural and applied sciences
- Natural resources
- Environmental
- Energy