Makerspace Lead

Job Title: Makerspace Lead

Reports to: New Brunswick Program Manager

Location: Bathurst, NB

Salary: $50,000

Existing Vacancy

Who We Are:

Join an organization that's making an impact in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities

Ampere (formerly the Pinnguaq Association) isn't just another non-profit. We're an award-winning catalyst for change, activating opportunities for people of all ages in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to unlock their potential through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Through our partnerships with communities, businesses, and technology creators, we co-design and deliver culturally responsive tools, resources, curriculums, and world-class programming across the country. We believe the best education doesn't feel like work, it feels like discovery.

From our roots in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, we've grown to operate Makerspace and Skills Hubs in Iqaluit (Nunavut), Bathurst (New Brunswick), and the Kawartha Lakes (Ontario), while collaborating with partners nationwide. Our Lifecycle approach ensures that we're with learners at every age and every stage of life, and our mission-driven model ensures that 100% of social enterprise proceeds sustain programs that benefit communities we serve. Your work here directly changes lives. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference, this is where you belong.

Why Join us?

• Mission-driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.
• Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive benefits – Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.
• Pension Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.
• Wellness Perks –Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well-being.

Job Summary:

As a Makerspace Lead, you will be responsible for supervising STEAM Lead Educator, STEAM Educators, coordinating and promoting activities and programming in Bathurst, NB. You will also be involved in supporting the planning and delivery of high-quality learning experiences at the makerspace and out in the community. Being part of the Delivery Team is being the public face of Ampere and an ambassador of the work we do.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the rest of the team to run a well-organized, busy, fun and exciting STEAM learning space where both learners and educators feel welcome, respected, and inspired.
• Work with STEAM Lead Educator and STEAM Educators to support development and delivery of engaging, fun, age-appropriate, STEAM and digital skills learning experiences with real-world applications for learners of all ages and abilities.
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of in-person, blended, and virtual STEAM-based and essential digital literacy skills learning experiences for - learners of all ages.
• Supervise STEAM Lead Educator and STEAM Educators in the Bathurst Makerspace, providing mentorship, training and programming support.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends, initiatives and best practices of Makerspaces. Assess trends, initiatives and best practices and support their integration in the Ampere’s programs as appropriate.
• Work with New Brunswick Program Manager to schedule programming in the Bathurst Makerspace and, as needed, at partner locations in the community and beyond.
• Procure equipment, materials and supplies needed for programming.
• Establish and maintain Bathurst Makerspace systems to ensure space and equipment, are well-organized, in good working order, and ready for program delivery at all times.
• Maintain teaching and tech equipment to facilitate program delivery in the Bathurst Makerspace and in the community.
• Create delivery event registration pages on related platforms as needed.
• Record and input attendance and evaluation data for delivery events including pre-registered programs, in-person deliveries and live virtual deliveries.
• Capture delivery events through photos and videos, confirm photo release forms are signed off, share photos and videos on Ampere’s internal Slack channel #successtories-and-shareables.
• Network with local community initiatives to exchange information, through public speaking, attending conferences and symposiums, tabling events, etc.
• Foster an environment wherein participants have the best learning experience and are challenged in a positive, growth-minded manner.
• Represent Ampere in a respectful and sensitive manner.
• Encourage and maintain partnerships with nearby Indigenous communities.
• Complete cross-departmental tasks as assigned that may include but are not limited to: online module/course content and curriculum development, asset creation, contribution to the Root & STEM publication, and support with feedback gathering, evaluation and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Attributes and Qualifications:

• Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.
• Strong planning, organization, coordination, and time management skills.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships.
• Ability to work as a collaborative and flexible team player in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to work in-person in the Bathurst Makerspace, as well as ability to occasionally work independently and remotely.
• Experience working in Eventbrite, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Google Calendar
• Experience with media and technology, and basic coding concepts is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with creating and posting content to Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, etc. is an asset.
• Comfortable learning new technology and digital tools.
• Experience and passion for developing and delivering fun and engaging learning experiences for learners of all ages is an asset.
• Basic First Aid certification is an asset.
• Being fluent in both French and English is an asset.
• A Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) will be a condition of the employment offer (if over the age of 18).

Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members , if 18 or older, to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) or Criminal Record Checks. The approval for acceptance of a Police Check lies with our Human Resource Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the Police Check you are submitting. The expense for the Police Check falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the Human Resource Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the Police Check in the correct region.

Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applicants. Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team to ensure a fair and human-centered selection process.