Employment Opportunities
Current Opportunities:
Youth STEM Instructor - BIPOC Gaming Club
Number of Positions Available: 1
Job Location: University of Victoria, Victoria BC
Work Term: January - March 2026, 4-5 hours/week
Salary: $22/hour + 4% vacation pay
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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? Science Venture 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
Science Venture is looking to immediately hire 1 BIPOC-identifying instructor with a background in computer science/coding/game design to staff an after-school, barrier-free (no cost to participants), on-campus club for youth.
The BIPOC Gaming Club consists of 2 age cohorts: Grades 4-5, and 6-8. Youth work with our staff to build and develop their own digital game. In the past, we have used programs such as Scratch, Bloxels, Unity, and more!
This club begins on Thursday January 22nd. This is a part-time employment opportunity, with approximately 4-5 hours of work per week. Wages for new staff start at $22/hour. You must be available between 4:00-7:00pm on Thursday evenings and be passionate about sharing your love of computer science with kids!
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 passion for and an interest in education, science, technology, engineering and math
Experience working/volunteering with youth in a camp or educational setting
Experience in video game development and/or a closely related field
Ability to act as a role model to youth and work in a team environment
Openness to learning and feedback
Ability to be resourceful, flexible, and adaptable to a fast-paced work environment
Applicants must:
Be pursuing or recently completed a university degree
Engineering, Computer Science, or Science preferred
Be available at the listed club times
Pass a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening by the first day of employment
Be authorized to work in Canada
Application Procedure
Fill out the application document here and email your complete application package (Resume, Cover Letter, Application Form) to svprograms@uvic.ca
Deadline
Open until filled
Note: Due to the high volume of applications Science Venture receives, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
