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The Opportunity
Program Assistant 2 (TS10)
Education
Akerley Campus
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
School of Trades and Transportation
Term, Full-time Position: Commencing approximately August 26, 2024 and ending approximately February 27, 2026
Application deadline is 11:59PM, August 20, 2024
Competition No. 2425-218
Salary range: $46,690.30 to $54,832.37 annually
What you'll do
Responsibilities
What you will be doing…
- Reporting to the Academic Chair, School of Trades and Transportation, and under the direct supervision of the Metal Fabrication program Faculty, you will provide laboratory/shop, program and administrative support for the Pathways to Shipbuilding program.
- You will maintain the laboratory/shop by managing the lab/shop environment, media and/or equipment preparation, and maintenance of the inventory system for lab/shop supplies. Additionally, you will assist with lab/shop demonstrations; provide administrative preparation for the lab/shop, assist with technology needs, including computers; and work with students, Faculty and staff in a laboratory/shop setting.
You will also assist in classroom and lab/shop demonstrations and prepare projects and mock-ups in advance of the need. You will assist Faculty with the safe operation of tools and equipment and safe work practices.
What you'll need
Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant post-secondary diploma or certification in Metal Fabrication or Welding.
- In addition, 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 within the first year.
- You have a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in Metal Fabrication or Welding.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail Brightspace or other Learning Management Systems would be considered an asset.
- 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 inclusion, diversity, equity, 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 planning, preparing and using Welding and metal-working tools and equipment.
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
- You are a strong communicator.
- You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to safety
- You have proven records and information management skills and abilities.
- 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
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.
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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 accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.