New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)

The Experiential Learning (EL) Project Specialist is responsible for coordinating the implementation of a new Experiential Learning framework and standard across all NBCC programs. The Specialist will also coordinate and support the implementation of the framework and standard for the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) and the Maritime College of Forest Technology (MCFT).

This role involves working closely with college instructors and learning design consultants to identify opportunities for experiential learning and ensure these are embedded in program curriculum. This requires providing expertise and advice on the integration of experiential learning activities with learning outcomes and evaluation methods. Duties also include developing timelines and resource plans, tracking and communicating project status, identifying potential risks, and collaborating with others to resolve issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising program teams on integrating experiential learning activities with learning outcomes and evaluation methods.
• Advising on the Experiential Learning (EL) project planning and development process.
• Developing timelines and resource plans for the EL framework implementation in each college.
• Acting as the main liaison between the experiential learning team, instructors, chairs, and- learning design consultants in the implementation of the framework within all three colleges.
• Collaborating with program leads, learning design consultants and other colleagues on the integration of the EL framework and standard.
• Monitoring and evaluating progress of the EL implementation, identifying potential issues, an determining and recommending solutions.
• Providing metrics and reports to the EL Lead, college stakeholders and other agencies as required.

• Diploma and/or Degree in a relevant field (Adult Education) with at least two years of related experience.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment involving academic, industry and/or community partners (preferably within a post-secondary environment).
• Curriculum development expertise and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the development process, including how to connect course/program.
• Demonstrated expertise in learning outcomes, assessment of those outcomes, and the activities and opportunities designed to facilitate student learning.
• Knowledge of and experience with innovative teaching methods and various types of non-traditional experiential learning and work-integrated learning is important.
• Demonstrated expertise in needs assessment and project management.
• Proven record of successful industry collaborations and partnerships and demonstrated ability.

Please ensure to demonstrate your qualifications related to these roles on your resume.

With six Campuses across the province, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) transforms lives and communities across New Brunswick and contributes to the social and economic prosperity of our province.

Why work with NBCC?

• You want to make a difference. By working at NBCC, you can support students in achieving their educational and career aspirations, help meet the needs of employers and contribute to stronger communities across New Brunswick.

• You want to belong to something bigger. NBCC welcomes the individual experiences and perspectives of our learners, our staff and our partners. We nurture a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to add value. NBCC is an equal opportunity employer building a dynamic team that is representative of the communities and industries that we serve.

• We're one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. For seven years in a row, we have been named one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers because of our commitment to families, community service and employee engagement. This includes, paid time off to volunteer, comprehensive benefits packages and professional development opportunities.

A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes a competitive salary range of $50,388 to $70,408 annually.
• Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees we provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Volunteer leave
• Tuition Reimbursement program

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

As part of the Public Service of New Brunswick, NBCC requests proof of vaccination from all NBCC employees. As such, the successful candidate will be asked to show proof of vaccination before an offer of employment is made.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.

NBCC will be conducting interviews via the use of technology.

We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

All interested candidates we welcome you to submit a detailed application and resume online by January 25, 2022. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.