[Bcma-l] Job opportunity: HR MacMillan Space Centre - Astronomer
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position: Astronomer
Department: Learning Services
Reports To: Director of Learning
Posting Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Closing Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Salary: This is a part time position, weekdays, with
some weekends and evening work. Pay Grade 22 ($22.71 per hour) plus
benefits. This position falls under the jurisdiction of CUPE Local 15
Nature of Position
Learning is an important aspect of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre mandate.
Every day visitors of all ages are engaged with a sense of wonder about the
universe, our planet and space exploration. The Space Centre is seeking a
dynamic individual to work as an Astronomer to provide technical and
scientific support to Space Centre public and school programs, media
relations, staff, research activities and productions.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Working with the staff in Learning Services, the Astronomer is expected to
act with initiative, work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities include: answering media, staff and public enquiries about
astronomy and space science; preparing and presenting public presentations;
assisting with the programming and operations of the Gordon Southam
Observatory; assisting in the production of multi-media shows; organizing
activities that promote community interest in astronomy and space sciences;
assisting with the development of astronomy and space science related
resources; and communicating current information about astronomical events
and space science news.
Qualifications
v A passion for working with people.
v Considerable knowledge of astronomy
v Strong organizational skills
v Sound knowledge of principles, methods, and procedure involved in
developing programs, special events and multi-media shows
v Ability to develop new concepts for educational and public programs
v Ability to respond to media and public inquiries
v Ability to research astronomical events and prepare related material
v Ability to communicate effectively with groups and individuals
v Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
a variety of internal and external contacts.
v Completion of a university degree in astronomy supplemented by sound
related experience, preferably in a science centre environment, or an
equivalent combination of training and experience.
v Valid BC Drivers License
Please submit application in writing not later than 5:00 pm Wednesday, July
9, 2008 to:
Director of Operations
BY MAIL: BY FAX:
BY EMAIL:
HR MacMillan Space Centre 604-736-5665
rmarchand@spacecentre.ca
1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
Regretfully, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted
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relations, staff, research activities and productions.<BR>
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Major Duties and Responsibilities<BR>
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to act with initiative, work independently and as part of a team. Responsib=
ilities include: answering media, staff and public enquiries about astronomy=
and space science; preparing and presenting public presentations; assisting=
with the programming and operations of the Gordon Southam Observatory; assi=
sting in the production of multi-media shows; organizing activities that pro=
mote community interest in astronomy and space sciences; assisting with the =
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