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UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. 

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Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement: New
Site: Ontario Power Generation (700 University Ave)
Department: RSS: Strategy and Operations
Reports to: Manager, STEM Pathways
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $30.04 to 45.06 per hour
Status: Permanent Full-time 
Shifts: Days
Closing Date:  May 31, 2026

Position Summary

UHN STEM Pathways is a UHN-based outreach program that gives students the opportunity to learn about and explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) with members of the UHN community. The program offers students from K-12 opportunities to participate in interactive tours, scientist panels, hands-on workshops, classroom visits and more. The UHN STEM Pathways program is looking to hire a Youth Outreach Coordinator I.

Working under the direction of the UHN STEM Pathways Manager, the Youth Outreach Coordinator I will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at UHN in the coordination of youth outreach activities across the organization. Specifically, the Outreach Coordinator will play an integral role in the facilitation of in-person and virtual programming. They will be responsible for on-site presence and virtual attendance at most UHN STEM Pathways events to ensure event success and adequate staff support is available for volunteers, students and external partners. This role involves in-person hours at various UHN sites and Toronto-based locations (i.e., schools, community centres), as well as bimonthly evening work events (i.e., 5pm or 6pm Zoom events)

Duties

• Support all in-person and virtual programming facilitated by the outreach team
• Develop and deliver outreach events, including career panels, classroom visits, on-site (UHN) lab tours
• Supervise, support and guide students in experiential learning opportunities
• Assist with the coordination of volunteers, including the development of 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 and innovative educational tools and technology and teaching approaches to enhance the learning experience
• Maintain open and transparent communication
• Assist with other outreach duties as assigned by the Manager

• At minimum, Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Science-related discipline
• Education background preferred (i.e., Teacher’s college candidates)
• 3 years of youth outreach experience (including volunteer work with K-12)
• Up to 1 year youth mentorship or teaching experience, engagement with underrepresented youth preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and G Suite (i.e., Google Slides, Forms), Canva
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and self-motivation
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to speak to 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 appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close 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. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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 make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.