Nova Scotia Community College

What you will be doing…

• Reporting to the Academic Chair, and under the direct supervision of the Wind Turbine Technician Faculty, you will provide field site, shop, program and administrative support for the Wind Turbine Technician program and GWO certification training.
• You will provide shop and field-site(s) readiness by having equipment prepared, inspections completed, and inventory system up to date.
• Additionally, you will assist with field-site(s)/shop demonstrations; provide administrative preparation for the field-site(s)/shop and assist with training exercises.
• You will also assist in classroom and lab/shop demonstrations and prepare projects and mock-ups in advance of training. You will assist Faculty with the safe operation of tools and equipment and safe work practices as well as support faculty and students as required during training exercises.
• You will be responsible for tracking and maintaining inventory, training records, equipment inspections, hazard assessments and other program related documentation.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for these resources is a relevant post-secondary diploma or certification Ifor industrial electrical systems and controls and/or industrial mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• You have a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in working with these skills sets in an industrial environment.
• 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 possess or are willing to obtain certified fall arrest training, the ability to work at heights and obtaining GWO certifications will be a requirement of employment.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-maill or basic file management software.
• 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 administrative and record keeping skills are considered an asset
• Experience supporting/providing services 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
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in operating specific equipment, inventory control, performing audits, equipment preparation, equipment maintenance and inspection.)
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to planning and implementing field work activities.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to tool and equipment inventory.
• You have the physical capacity to work in outdoor environments at heights.
• You can carry 20kg of equipment to site locations in a variety of weather conditions.

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

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.