Nova Scotia Community College

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Academic Chair of Civil & Building Technologies, with functional direction from Civil Engineering Technology Program Faculty, you will:

• Provide materials testing laboratory and surveying support, along with program and administrative assistance for the Civil & Building Technologies Department.
• Oversee the Materials Testing Laboratory by managing the lab environment, and prepare equipment for surveying and laboratory activities.
• Assist in classroom with lab demonstrations. Prepare projects and mock-ups as needed. Aid faculty with administrative preparation for lab activities, technology needs, and work collaboratively with students, Faculty and staff in a laboratory setting to support learning.
• Assist Faculty with the safe operation of tools & equipment, ensuring adherence to safe work practices.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant post-secondary diploma or certification in Civil Engineering Technology or other Construction Technology disciplines at a minimum Technologist level. You are eligible for certification with TechNova.

• You possess training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations as well as Standard First Aid, CPR and discipline relevant safety training or you have a willingness to obtain during employment.
• You have a minimum of three years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in Civil Engineering Technology including working with civil materials, geotechnical work, and surveying.
• You have experience with materials testing in a civil material testing laboratory.
• Occupational experience that includes materials testing in a civil materials lab would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Teams and e-mail
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work.
• Experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation would be considered an asset.
• Experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students would be considered an asset.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in surveying with modern equipment, and civil materials testing including soils, concrete & asphalt.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to managing inventory and supplies, coordinating schedules, and maintaining civil engineering equipment including surveying equipment.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning and have maintained currency in civil engineering practices.

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Sarah Curwin, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.