Full Time
Position: Program Manager, Future Science Leaders
Reports to: Director, STEAM Learning
Science World is a mission-based, charitable organization that supports the development of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design and Math) literacy across British Columbia. Our mission is to ignite wonder and empower dreams through science and nature and our purpose is Science for All.
Our Science for All strategy is to revitalize Science World with a substantial capital plan to replace critical infrastructure, enhance the visitor experience and develop new content across all our channels under the themes of Regeneration of the Planet, Human Health, and Inclusion. Our plan is to ensure that people throughout British Columbia, especially under-represented communities, have access to high quality, informal STEAM learning. Through our onsite, online and outreach programs, Science World seeks to spark curiosity and wonder in STEAM and support development of talent across communities in the province.
As part of our team, you will join a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents and empowers people to do what is right for our visitors, our members, our volunteers and each other. You will work in an environment where we believe in developing our employees and growing their strengths, while focusing on our values: Curious, Playful, Inclusive, Relevant and Collaborative.
Position Description
Reporting to the Director of STEAM Learning, the Program Manager leads the Future Science Leaders (FSL) presented by Acuitas therapeutics programs' management, development, implementation, documentation, and evaluation. FSL students meet and learn from BC's top science and technology and business leaders. Each week, students participate in innovative learning and skill-building activities after learning about cutting-edge research, academic theory and industry opportunities. Each FSL program develops scientific inquiry skills within its participants, actively engaging them in the scientific process.
All FSL students start in the Discover Program (Year 1) which is delivered four times a week with a total of about 100 Grade 10/11 students. Graduates of Discover can continue to the Innovate (Year 2) Program, entering either our Life Science or Applied Science streams. Each of these streams registers 15 Grade 11/12 students. Following successful completion of the Innovate Program, students can enter our final Implement (Year 3) Program, which matches them with an industry mentor to conduct a year-long independent research project. Our Implement Program has a capacity of 5 Grade 12 students each year.
The Program Manager is a champion for the FSL program in every context. They are committed to directing the program’s growth and development, celebrating success, and improving quality and operational management. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the programs. The Program Manager works interdepartmentally within Science World to coordinate the delivery of the program and seek out opportunities to engage FSL students and staff more widely within the organization. The Program Manager manages the workload of the Experiential Learning Specialists, ensuring they have the support, resources and time required to create exceptional learning opportunities.
Responsibilities
Program Duties:
- Responsible for the overall quality and content arc of the FSL programs, working to ensure that the curriculum represents the forefront of research and innovation while meeting students' needs and interests
- Work with Experiential Learning Specialists to create and implement the curriculum arc to ensure that program goals are met
- Seek additional opportunities (in-person field trips, virtual field trips, conferences) for FSL students, increasing value for FSL students and widening the reach of the program and its impact on the wider community
- Identify and recruit STEAM professionals from the local community to act as guest instructors, guest speakers, or workshop leads for the program to help create exceptional programming
- FSL Discover (Year 1) Program - Recruit, train and support the management of guest instructors with subject matter expertise who design and lead sessions (e.g., biology, math, etc.). Support the Year 1 Experiential Learning Specialist in session development to ensure the needs of students are met
- FSL Innovate (Year 2) Program – Offer content and educational expertise and guidance to support the Year 2 & 3 Experiential Learning Specialist in leading an exceptional program
- FSL Implement (Year 3) Program – Work with the Year 2 & 3 Experiential Learning Specialist to plan and potentially teach this online program. Help recruit and support STEAM experts to mentor student projects
- Oversee the application, interview, registration, and scholarship processes for students in all programs, coordinating with the work of Experiential Specialists as required
- Schedule staff for all sessions, stepping in to run sessions as required, and actively working to create a team that can share responsibilities when required. Work with staff to ensure appropriate workloads with the focus on meeting program goals
Interdepartmental Duties:
- Work with Science World’s Development team to write donor proposals, reports, updates and success story content on an annual cycle as required for donors and prospects
- With leadership from the Development team, liaise with FSL donors and prospects to ensure timely cultivation and stewardship
- Manage the staffing of a team of two full-time and five part-time staff, which includes recruitment, onboarding, compensation, and other HR requirements
- Work with Science World’s Marketing & Brand team to promote FSL to new students. Provide FSL content for Science World’s story telling needs. Oversee the presentation of the FSL Science World website
- Develop and track yearly budget, ensuring that the budget is used for maximum growth of the program
- Lead and organize the FSL Program’s registration processes, including bursary allocation, scholarship applications, and payment, with support from the Experiential Learning Specialists and Science World’s Finance team
- Operate within the philosophy, culture and values of Science World
- Perform other related duties as required to fulfill any changing business needs of this role
Qualifications
- A post-secondary degree in STEM with research and leadership experience in a STEM field. Graduate level credentials preferred
- Experience with teaching and developing youth programming in an informal setting
- A dynamic and well-organized manager with experience recruiting, training, supervising and scheduling a team
- Experience developing and managing budgets
- Experience and passion for managing and developing emerging STEM educators and researchers
- Must be comfortable presenting to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership, funders, parents and youth
- Must be willing to regularly work on weekday evenings and occasionally on weekends
The pay range for this position is $65,000 – $70,000 per year.
Science World offers a substantial benefits package after successfully completing probation, including Extended Health, Dental, Voluntary RRSP/TFSA Plan, generous paid time off (vacation, sick, wellness days), Personal Enrichment Day, Science World membership, RRSP matching (after 1 year), Hybrid Work environment and Professional Development.
Do you feel you have not met every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting.
Science World is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification outlined, as you may have transferable skills that would be an asset to our team.
Please apply by Friday, August 1, 2025
Please upload a cover letter and a copy of your resume as part of your application
- All offers are subject to satisfactory completion of reference and police criminal record checks.
We would like to thank all candidates. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted *