Nova Scotia Community College

Reporting to the Academic Chair, and under the direct supervision of the Environmental Engineering Technology - Water Resources program faculty, you will provide laboratory, shop, field and administrative support for the departmental program portfolio. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Administrative

• Maintain and track equipment inventory
• Conduct weekly and monthly laboratory audits for safety and regulatory compliance
• Procurement and purchasing of equipment, supplies, and laboratory consumables
• Submit facilities work requests to address lab deficiencies

Laboratory

• Operation and maintenance of the deionized water system supplying 5 laboratories
• Calibration of analytical balances, spectrometers, as well as a variety of meters and probes
• Assist students in laboratory activities
• Conduct a yearly audit of the chemical inventory
• Proper collection, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste
• Sample preparation in advance of laboratory sessions
• Provide ongoing hazard assessment during active labs
• Collaboration on SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) development to standardize laboratory practices and procedures

Fieldwork

• Obtain samples for laboratory analysis
• Assist faculty in conducting fieldwork in remote areas
• Assist faculty with Surveying using a level, total station, and GNSS
• Repair and maintain survey equipment as required

Safety

• Conduct hazard assessments and safety meetings for fieldwork
• Develop and edit Safe Work Practices for laboratory activities and fieldwork
• Knowledge of SDS, WHMIS, and 5S+S
• Comfortable with the operation of laboratory safety systems

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant post-secondary diploma or certification in Environmental or Water Resources Engineering Technology and a relevant TechNova certified Technician or Technologist designation.

• In addition, you possess training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations as well as Standard First Aid, CPR and Marine discipline relevant safety training or you have a willingness to obtain within the first year.

• You have a minimum of five (5) years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in Environmental or Water Resources Engineering Technology. Consideration may be given to candidates with a combination of related education and less experience.

• Marine sector experience would be considered as asset.

• 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 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 managing a technical laboratory environment and possess excellent mechanical aptitude and the ability to carry out regular routine maintenance.

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

• You are a strong communicator.

• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to operation and maintenance of deionized water systems.

• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to maintaining and tracking equipment inventory and the maintaining and coordinating the lab budget for supplies and materials.

• You have strong project management skills and possess the ability to lead required initiatives and projects.

• Ability to maintain and coordinate shop budget for supplies and materials.

• Ability to assist faculty with demonstrations. You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.

• You are dedicated to life-long learning.

• You show a strong commitment to community involvement.

• Ability to perform all physical duties of the job as required for the operation and maintenance of the assigned shops, labs, tools and shop/lab equipment.

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 Mi'kmaq, 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 six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. 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)
• Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus

Stand-Alone Campus:

• Ivany Campus

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

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.