STEAM PEI
by STEAM PEI
Job Summary:
Job Description:
Position Details
Position Title: Cybertitans Facilitator
Start Date: September 25th, 2025 (or sooner if available)
Employment Type: Part-Time, Term Contract (September 2025 – January 2026, with potential renewal)
Hours of Work: Approximately 4–6 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends as required for competition events
Work Location: STEAM PEI, 149 Mount Edward Road, Suite 102, Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 5T1
About Us:
STEAM PEI is a non-profit organization, located at 149 Mount Edward Road, Suite 102, Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 5T1, whose mission is to inspire young Islanders to pursue learning and careers in science, technology, engineering, art, and math by fostering curiosity and confidence through engaging experiential learning opportunities. Since 2018, STEAM PEI reaches 7,500 to 10,000 student interactions annually through in-school experiences, camps, evenings, and after-school programs.
STEAM PEI aims to reach students from all backgrounds, especially those from cultural minorities, rural and economically disadvantaged groups, girls, and 2-spirited youth. STEAM PEI is committed to providing fair opportunities for all youth on the Island, while creating a safe and inclusive community.
YOU:
Have a passion for science, technology, engineering, arts and/or math? Love the opportunity to inspire young minds by sharing your passion through after-school programs? Think Ms. Frizzle on Magic School Bus, Neil deGrasse Tyson, or Bill Nye the Science Guy. Share your awesomeness with us!
THE OPPORTUNITY:
STEAM PEI is looking for a Cybertitans Facilitator to train students ages 11–17 on how to secure computer operating systems from external threats such as malicious hackers and malware. The successful candidate will prepare a team of 15–20 students to compete in the Cyberpatriots/Cybertitans international competition running from October 1, 2025 to January 20, 2026.
This role will begin by September 25, 2025, to allow for preparation and the first session on September 27, 2025. Student training requires approximately 4 hours per week, plus preparation and coordination duties.
It will also be your responsibility to:
- Register each participating student for the Cyberpatriots/Cybertitans competition by September 27, 2025.
- Coordinate competition funding with the PEI IT Alliance by September 27, 2025.
- Coordinate specialist guest speakers.
- Maintain high ethical standards and respectful, secure communication among students, instructors, and the public both in person and online.
- From time to time, assist with larger STEAM PEI events or provide support if scheduling changes arise (on an as-needed basis).
Compensation is $20/hour. Hours are part-time, averaging 4–6 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate competition preparation and events.
THE SKILLS:
Essential Skills:
- Experience navigating Windows Control Panel.
- Experience navigating the Linux Command Line.
- Knowledge of firewall navigation in Server 2022.
- Understanding of Mint 21 and Ubuntu security controls.
- Experience working with students in competitive and learning environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both formal and informal settings.
Preferred Skills:
- Cyberpatriot/Cybertitan competition experience.
- Experience communicating with local media (radio, print, television, social media) to promote programming and competition outcomes.
- Additional expectations:
- Ability to work independently, from our Charlottetown base or on the go, and in collaboration with the STEAM Team.
- A reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license are required.
- Clean criminal record check and First Aid certification are mandatory.
To Apply:
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