Overview
Outreach & Education Coordinator Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Uhnresearch
Youth Outreach Coordinator (Outreach & Education Coordinator)
- Full-time
- Department:
Research - Compensation: CAD 30.04 – CAD 45.06 hourly
UHN is Canada’s leading hospital and research institution. It operates across multiple sites, providing a national and international platform for biomedical research and patient care. UHN’s research programs cover neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine, and rehabilitation medicine.
UHN’s vision is to build a healthier world by leveraging the expertise of its dedicated staff.
Position Summary
The UHN STEM Pathways program invites a Youth Outreach Coordinator I to facilitate K-12 outreach activities, including tours, panels, workshops, and classroom visits. Working under the direction of the UHN STEM Pathways Manager, the Coordinator will support in‑person and virtual programming, coordinate volunteers, and manage communications.
Duties
- Support all in-person and virtual programming facilitated by the outreach team
- Develop and deliver outreach events, including career panels, classroom visits, and on‑site lab tours
- Supervise, support, and guide students in experiential learning opportunities
- Assist with the coordination of volunteers, including recruitment strategies, team training, and ongoing electronic communications
- Prepare and share program communications for social media, newsletters, emails, and reports
- Develop new STEM and research‑focused workshops for K-12 students
- Liaise with educators and local community groups to grow and maintain external youth outreach collaborations
- Utilize a variety of innovative educational tools, technology, and teaching approaches to enhance the learning experience
- Maintain open and transparent communication
- Assist with other outreach duties as assigned by the Manager
Qualifications
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a science‑related discipline
- Preferred education background, such as Teacher’s college candidates
- 3 years of youth outreach experience (including volunteer work with K‑12)
- Up to 1 year of youth mentorship or teaching experience, with engagement of underrepresented youth preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Slides, Forms), Canva
- Excellent organizational and time‑management skills and self‑motivation
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to address and manage large groups of individuals (e.g., youth visitors)
- Experience with giving and receiving feedback and a lifelong learning attitude
- Oral and written French language ability is a valued asset
- Client‑service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and respect varied opinions, backgrounds, and characteristics
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the world’s top healthcare professionals, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs, and perks that add value to your career.
Benefits
- Competitive offer package
- Government organization membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Close access to transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks, including corporate discounts for travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance, and on‑site gyms
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, maintain a good employee record, and have satisfactory attendance per UHN’s attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting’s closing date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates; please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Misrepresentations may result in discontinuation of consideration.
UHN is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to inform us of their requirements.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Title: Outreach & Education Coordinator
Company: Uhnresearch
Location: Toronto, Canada
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