[Bcma-l] JOB OPPORTUNITY Interpreter II, HR MacMillan
Space Centre
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JOB OPPORTUNITY =AD HR MacMillan Space Centre
Position: Interpreter II (School and Public Programs)
Department: Learning Services
Reports To: Director of Learning
Salary: This is auxiliary, shift work on weekdays, weekends, and evenings.
Pay Grade 14 ($16.77 per hour) plus 12% in lieu of benefits. This position
falls under the jurisdiction of CUPE Local 15
Posting Date: Friday, July 24, 2009
Closing Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009
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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 H.R. MacMillan Space Centr=
e
is seeking a dynamic individual to develop and present routine interpretive
programs to a variety of audiences at the Space Centre and offsite.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Working with staff in Learning Services, the interpreter is expected to act
with initiative, work independently and as part of a team to develop and
deliver selected astronomy, space science and sustainability education
programs and activities. Audiences include; adults, children, families,
ESL, school and community groups, and the general public. This incumbent
will assist senior staff in developing and presenting more complex
interpretive programs, activities, and special events of a similar nature.
Work includes researching topics related to set themes for integration into
presentations; selecting and developing activities; setting up and using
technology and equipment required to present routine interpretive programs;
and maintaining programming materials. This position may also design and
create educational materials such as props, simple multimedia and hand-outs
in support of programs, and prepare displays for special events. Liaising
with teachers and other group leaders to ensure assigned programs meet
learning objectives is required. After an initial period of training the
incumbent will exercise considerable independence of judgment and action
within program guidelines, referring unusual or difficult problems to a
supervisor. This position may assist a superior in training and overseeing
the work of volunteers. Work performance is evaluated by a superior in
terms of the quality of services rendered to the public and attainment of
objectives.=20
Qualifications
v A passion for working with people and an energetic and enthusiastic team
player
v Working knowledge of HR MacMillan Space Centre policies, regulations and
equipment as they relate to the work performed
v Ability to effectively communicate and present routine programs and
activities to a variety of audiences
v Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults, to lead grou=
p
activities and provide instruction, and to promote interest in the HR
MacMillan Space Centre initiatives and events
v Ability to research related topics and prepare related educational
materials and displays, and to provide assistance to senior staff in the
development and presentation of more complex programs and activities
v Working knowledge of astronomy, space science, and sustainability
v Working knowledge of methods, procedures and techniques of developing and
presenting interpretive programs and activities
v Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a
variety of internal and external contacts
v Perform related office support functions such as providing information to
the public and groups, and maintaining files
v Completion of one year post-secondary education in astronomy, sciences,
environmental education or a related subject plus some related experience i=
n
interpretation techniques and working with children or an equivalent
combination of training and experience
v Level 1 First Aid and a Valid BC Driver=B9s License is an asset
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Please submit application in writing not later than 5:00 pm, Tuesday, Augus=
t
4, 2009 to:=20
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Director of Learning
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BY MAIL: =20
HR MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
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BY FAX: 604-736-5665
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BY EMAIL: lmcintosh@spacecentre.ca
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Regretfully, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacte=
d
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TUNITY – HR MacMillan Space Centre<BR>
Position: </B>Interpreter II (School and Public Programs)<BR>
<B>Department: </B>Learning Services<BR>
<B>Reports To: </B>Director of Learning<BR>
<B>Salary: </B>This is auxiliary, shift work on weekdays, weekends, a=
nd evenings. Pay Grade 14 ($16.77 per hour) plus 12% in lieu of benefits</SP=
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under the jurisdiction of CUPE Local 15 <BR>
<B>Posting Date: </B>Friday, July 24, 2009<BR>
<B>Closing Date: </B>Tuesday,<B> </B>August 4, 2009<BR>
<BR>
<B>Nature of Position<BR>
</B>Learning is an important aspect of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre mand=
ate. Every day visitors of all ages are engaged with a sense of wonder=
about the universe, our planet and space exploration. The H.R. MacMil=
lan Space Centre is seeking a dynamic individual to develop and present rout=
ine interpretive programs to a variety of audiences at the Space Centre and =
offsite. <BR>
<B>Major Duties and Responsibilities<BR>
</B>Working with staff in Learning Services, the interpreter is expected to=
act with initiative, work independently and as part of a team to develop an=
d deliver selected astronomy, space science and sustainability education pro=
grams and activities. Audiences include; adults, children, families, E=
SL, school and community groups, and the general public. This incumben=
t will assist senior staff in developing and presenting more complex interpr=
etive programs, activities, and special events of a similar nature. Wo=
rk includes researching topics related to set themes for integration into pr=
esentations; selecting and developing activities; setting up and using techn=
ology and equipment required to present routine interpretive programs; and m=
aintaining programming materials. This position may also design and cr=
eate educational materials such as props, simple multimedia and hand-outs in=
support of programs, and prepare displays for special events. Liaisin=
g with teachers and other group leaders to ensure assigned programs meet lea=
rning objectives is required. After an initial period of training the =
incumbent will exercise considerable independence of judgment and action wit=
hin program guidelines, referring unusual or difficult problems to a supervi=
sor. This position may assist a superior in training and overseeing th=
e work of volunteers. Work performance is evaluated by a superior in t=
erms of the quality of services rendered to the public and attainment of obj=
ectives. <BR>
<B>Qualifications<BR>
</B></SPAN></FONT><SPAN STYLE=3D'font-size:11pt'><FONT FACE=3D"Wingdings">v </F=
ONT><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">A passion for working with people and an energetic an=
d enthusiastic team player<BR>
</FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Wingdings">v </FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Working knowledge=
of HR MacMillan Space Centre policies, regulations and equipment as they re=
late to the work performed<BR>
</FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Wingdings">v </FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Ability to effect=
ively communicate and present routine programs and activities to a variety o=
f audiences<BR>
</FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Wingdings">v </FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Ability to commun=
icate effectively with children and adults, to lead group activities and pro=
vide instruction, and to promote interest in the HR MacMillan Space Centre i=
nitiatives and events <BR>
</FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Wingdings">v </FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Ability to resear=
ch related topics and prepare related educational materials and displays, an=
d to provide assistance to senior staff in the development and presentation =
of more complex programs and activities<BR>
</FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Wingdings">v </FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Working knowledge=
of astronomy, space science, and sustainability<BR>
</FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Wingdings">v </FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Working knowledge=
of methods, procedures and techniques of developing and presenting interpre=
tive programs and activities<BR>
</FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Wingdings">v </FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Ability to establ=
ish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal =
and external contacts<BR>
</FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Wingdings">v </FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Perform related o=
ffice support functions such as providing information to the public and grou=
ps, and maintaining files<BR>
</FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Wingdings">v </FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Completion of one=
year post-secondary education in astronomy, sciences, environmental educati=
on or a related subject plus some related experience in interpretation techn=
iques and working with children or an equivalent combination of training and=
experience<BR>
</FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Wingdings">v </FONT><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">Level 1 First Aid=
and a Valid BC Driver’s License is an asset<BR>
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Please submit application in writing not later than <B>5:00 pm, Tuesday, Au=
gust 4, 2009</B> to:
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HR MacMillan Space Centre &=
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1100 Chestnut Street<BR>
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9<BR>
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<B>BY FAX:</B> 604-736-5665<BR>
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<B>BY EMAIL:</B> <a href=3D"lmcintosh@spacecentre.ca">lmcintosh@spacecentre.c=
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