Great! - Program Assistant Ontario Science Centre Employee Review

Public-facing, social role You interact daily with diverse visitors — families, school groups, tourists — which can be energizing if you enjoy helping people and answering questions. ✅ Fun, educational environment You’re surrounded by exhibits, science demos, and events, which makes the work environment more stimulating than a typical front-desk job. ✅ Strong teamwork culture The Visitor Services team tends to be tight-knit and collaborative, with colleagues often supporting each other during busy times. ✅ Entry to Ontario Public Service (OPS) It’s an OPS position, so you gain experience in a provincial government setting, which can open doors to other roles in the broader OPS.

Part-time/casual roles dominate Many VSA positions are not full-time permanent — hours can be variable and scheduling may be inconsistent (especially outside peak seasons). Limited upward mobility (within VSA stream) While it’s a foot in the door to OPS, promotion opportunities within Visitor Services itself can be limited unless you pivot into other departments (like education, administration, or operations).

Great people to work with.

Reluctant to use new technologies