Nova Scotia Community College

Reporting to the Academic Chair of Business and Creative Industries, you will:

• Provide support and maintenance of equipment for different program areas within the School of Business and Creative Industries. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, music amps and microphones, etc.
• Assist students to identify equipment requirements for a variety of learning situations, such as setting up for live sound.
• Assist with the daily sign out of equipment and inventory control.
• Order materials to suit curriculum requirements.
• Identify faulty equipment and make basic repairs.
• You may be responsible for supporting students during the evening/weekend hours (flexible hours required) in a variety of production spaces such as studios, editing suites, announce booths, etc. This would include loaning of equipment; trouble-shooting equipment problems; maintaining room and equipment schedules.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a diploma related to Television and Film Production or Audio Recording.
• You have a minimum of two (2) years (full-time equivalent) of recent, relevant occupational experience. This includes customer service experience.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and email. Fluent computer skills in both MAC and PC platforms are essential.
• Possess broad knowledge of the operation and maintenance procedures of:
  • audio recording, hardware and software such as Protocols and experience with live sound and/or film production set-up is essential.
  • video cameras and related post-production computer equipment and software, as well as digital still camera systems is essential.
  • a variety of lighting gear for still photography, film production, video studio, and location shooting is an asset.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• Ability to troubleshoot system and equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action is critical.
• You are innovative and committed to life-long learning and community involvement.
• You are familiar with working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures.
• Your desire and enthusiasm to assist our faculty who teach students with diverse backgrounds and knowledge, along with your superb presentation, interpersonal and team-building skills make you an ideal candidate.
• As a creative self-starter, you have been recognized for your high energy and your commitment to excellence.
• A valid Nova Scotia Driver's License would be considered an asset.

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.

NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

• Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
• Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
• Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
• Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
• Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences COGS)

Stand-Alone Campuses:

• Ivany Campus
• Sydney Waterfront Campus
• eCampus

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.