Employment Opportunities

Current Opportunities:

Camp Coordinator
Number of Positions Available: 1

Job Location: University of Victoria, Victoria BC

Work Terms:
Part-time: January - April 2026, 4-25 hours/week

Full-time: April 27th - August 28th 2026, 37.5 hours/week

Salary: $23/hour + 4% vacation pay

Application Deadline: Thursday, November 27th, 2025, at 5:00 pm

Contact: Connor Nelson, Manager of Programs (svprograms@uvic.ca)

About this Opportunity

Are you passionate about working with youth? Is experiential education and hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) your jam? Do you enjoy creating inspiring spaces and nurturing inquiry in both youth and peers? Does working in a fast-paced team environment motivate you?  The Camps Coordinator job may be the right fit for you! 

Science Venture is a non-profit UVic organization supported by the faculties of Engineering and Computer Science, Science, and Education. We have over 30 years of experience providing hands-on, interactive STEM experiences to BC youth (Grade K-12) and young adults. In 2026, Science Venture will surpass 300,000-youth reached (since 1991) through in-school workshops, clubs, events, and summer camps. Science Venture is a leader in the development and delivery of customized programs for youth, especially those underrepresented or underserved in STEM. 

Job Description

The two Camp Coordinators will work as a team, under the direction of the Manager of Programs and the Director, to lead Science Venture’s curriculum development and ensure the successful delivery of a comprehensive program. In partnership, the Camp Coordinators will lead staff and volunteers in co-creating dynamic learning experiences to ensure program goals are met. They will oversee the planning and implementation of staff training: teaching staff about pedagogy, lesson planning, classroom and behavior management, and more. They will guide curriculum development so that it aligns with BC science and ADST curriculum content for each grade. They will be responsible for providing feedback in a timely manner to instructors regarding both in-person and virtual content creation. In addition, they will be responsible for reporting, staff evaluations, and end of term wrap-up.

This position will begin part-time during the Winter 2026 semester, where they will begin preparations for the summer semester including involvement in the hiring process for the instructor team and preparation for Science Venture’s workshop season. During the summer (April – August), they will deliver staff training (20-25 staff) to become successful STEM educators, junior counsellor training (60ish high school volunteers), and managing camp-parent relations. The successful candidates should be intimately familiar with UVic, have substantial previous experience working with youth and previous experience in a leadership role.

Science Venture is a fast-paced, dynamic, demanding environment. Program delivery is time dependent and will occasionally require evening and weekend work. This is a face-to-face position, and limited work-from-home opportunities are available during the part-time portion of the position only.

Duties

  • Report to the Manager of Programs and Director.

  • Lead staff and volunteers to ensure program goals are met.

  • Oversee and guide all curriculum development.

  • Align curriculum to meet the BC Learning Objectives / grade.

  • Provide feedback to instructors regarding content creation and delivery.

  • Instructor Training – work with the Manager to plan, develop, and train instructional staff in: pedagogy, classroom management, lesson planning, inquiry & experiential learning, and more.

  • Guiding staff, peers, and students work within the principles of EDI.

  • Aid in club and camp operations – help with camper sign-in/out, answer parent questions, be knowledgeable about Science Venture policy and procedures.

  • Coordinate training and schedules for our summer high-school volunteers.

  • Maintaining Science Venture staff platforms and staff relations.

  • Providing instructor mid-term and end-of-term feedback.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will demonstrate the following:

  • A sound knowledge of the BC Curriculum, pedagogy, and inquiry-based learning

  • Experience in classroom and behavior management

  • Experience working with youth in a camp or other informal educational setting

  • A demonstrated interest or background in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)

  • Must be able to work without direct supervision and take initiative on projects

  • A desire to work with all youth, particularly those underrepresented in the areas of STEM (this includes girls and young women, Indigenous youth, and low-income participants)

Assets:

  • Undergoing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree Science, Engineering, Education, or a related field

  • Leadership experience

  • Experience working/volunteering with Science Venture or Actua member program

  • A valid Class 5 driver’s license

  • Familiar with the UVic Campus, programs offered, and resources available

Applicants must:

  • Be willing to work primarily on-campus

  • Pass a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening by the first day of employment

  • Have or be willing to obtain valid First Aid training with CPR-C (before camp starts)

  • Authorized to work in Canada

Application Procedure

UVic students & staff: Fill out the application form and upload your resume at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/kZ7aZt5aR

External Applicants: Fill out the application document here and email your complete application package (Resume, Cover Letter, Application Form) to svprograms@uvic.ca

Attention Co-op Students

This position is eligible to be a co-op work term for Science and Engineering students. Please apply on the Learning in Motion portal.

Deadline

Thursday, November 27th, 2025, at 5:00 pm

Note: Due to the high volume of applications Science Venture receives, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Actua is a leading Canadian science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) youth outreach organization. Each year, the Actua network engages over 375,000 youth in 600 communities across Canada in transformative STEM learning experiences that build critical skills and confidence. Please visit www.actua.ca.