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The Opportunity

Yarmouth, NS
Education and Training
Experienced
Full-time
Competition Number: 2425-211

Equipment Technician 2 (TS11)

Education

Burridge Campus/ Digby Campus

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

School of Trades and Transportation

Continuing Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately August 15, 2024
Application deadline is 11:59PM, August 6, 2024

Competition No. 2425-211

Salary range: $ 48,499.47to $ 56,945.12 annually.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…

Reporting to Trades and Transport Academic Chair:

  • You will be accountable for the provision of specialized skills in the acquiring, supporting, maintenance and purchasing of equipment for the Trades and Technology departments at the campus.
  • You will be responsible to troubleshoot, repair and install all equipment and accessories located in the laboratories and shops and to maintain equipment and laboratories/shops to a high standard of hygiene and safety following the 5S+S standard. Electronically developing and maintaining documents online as it pertains to the safety program for various shops.
  • Developing and maintaining preventative maintenance for equipment will be key in this position. The incumbent will assist faculty with the supervision of students working in the laboratories and shops as required.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

  • The minimum educational qualification for this position is a diploma in Machining, Millwright, or other related trade.
  • You have a journeyperson certificate in a related field such as Welding would be considered an asset.
  • You have a minimum of 5 years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in either Machining, Millwright or Welding
  • You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, 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
  • Some travel within the province, as required.
  • 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 inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism.
  • You possess excellent interpersonal skills and can 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 technical mentorship
  • You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • You are a strong communicator both written and oral
  • You have strong project management skills
  • You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence
  • You are dedicated to life-long learning
  • You show a strong commitment to community involvement
  • Include any other bona fide relevant occupational requirement

A little bit about us

Nova Scotia Community College

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.

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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 accommodation, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.