Research Assistant and Technician I

Location: hirify.global Okanagan Campus in Kelowna, BC, Canada; in-person work with travel to K–12 schools between Summerland and Armstrong, primarily in Kelowna and Vernon.

Compensation: $27.69–$31.75 CAD hourly.

Company

hirify.global is a university supporting research, innovation, learning, and inclusive STEM education through the WWEST program.

What you will do

• Collaborate on the organization and delivery of WWEST STEM Curriculum Support programming.
• Develop and facilitate engaging STEM lessons linked to the BC Education curriculum in K–12 classrooms across BC/Yukon.
• Coordinate activity supplies, team activities, volunteer opportunities, public booths, information sessions, and seasonal youth STEM day camps.
• Support STEM community networking and promote program activities through social media.
• Collect, maintain, and organize metrics and data for program reporting.
• Participate in team meetings and perform related duties supporting WWEST programming.

Requirements

• High school graduation and at least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives and commitment to developing knowledge and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to travel to schools within the Okanagan region; a driver's license and personal transportation are required.
• Clean Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record check.

Nice to have

• Undergraduate degree in STEM or Education, or equivalent education and experience.
• Teaching Certificate or experience working with K–12 youth and teachers.
• Ability to teach in a fast-paced environment, plan and prioritize work, and work independently with attention to detail.
• Knowledge, passion, or interest in science, education, STEM research, and youth-centered learning.
• Experience communicating with the public, particularly youth, and basic computer literacy.
• Understanding of BC educational programming.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within WWEST's themes of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
• Collaborate with the WWEST Program Manager, Chair for Women in Science and Engineering BC/Yukon, and program team.
• Occasionally support and supervise volunteers.
• Full-time union staff position ending June 30, 2027.