Nova Scotia Community College

Reporting to the Academic Chair, School of Trades and Transportation, and under the direct supervision of Faculty, you will:

• Provide laboratory/shop, program and administrative support for marine programs.
• 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.
• Assist with lab/shop demonstrations including preparing mock-ups; 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.
• Assist Faculty with the safe operation of tools and equipment and safe work practices.
• Provide routine maintenance and repairs on Lifeboat and Fast Rescue boat structure, engines, drive train and starting systems.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is an interprovincial Red Seal endorsed Certificate of Qualification in a relevant trade and/or relevant TechNova certified Technician or Technologist. 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. This includes experience in small engine repair and maintenance, overhaul and maintenance of marine engines and working on air compressors and boat equipment.

• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite 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.

• Ability to perform all physical duties of the job as required for the operation and maintenance of the assigned shop(s), tools and shop equipment.

• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.

• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in diesel engine repairs and rebuilds, small engine repairs and rebuilds, maintenance and repair of fuel injection systems of both gas and diesel engines.

• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• You are a strong communicator.

• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to classroom management in an engineering workshop related to fitting, machining, welding and engine repairs.

• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities.

• You are dedicated to life-long learning.

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 Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.