Academic Chair, Institute of Skilled Trades (CL8)

Education

Kingstec Campus

Kentville, Nova Scotia

Institute of Skilled Trades

Term Full-time Position : Commencing approximately September 14, 2026, ending approximately March 31, 2027

Application deadline is 11:59pm, August 20, 2026

Competition No . 2627-146

Salary range : $114,810.87 to $135,071.61 annually

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

- The minimum educational qualification for this position is either a Red Seal designation or an undergraduate degree in a field related to the Institute of Skilled Trades. A Graduate Degree would be considered an asset.
- You have a minimum of seven (7) years of recent and progressive occupational experience in a field related to the Institute of Skilled Trades.
- You have a minimum of five (5) years in a formal supervisory, management or leadership role. Experience in your field includes leadership/management and formal teaching at a post-secondary level. Leadership in a post-secondary environment that includes supervising faculty would be considered an asset.
- You have experience managing physical and financial resources to ensure effective service delivery. This includes experience managing operating budgets, forecasting and meeting targets.
- Occupational experience that includes managing in a unionized environment would be considered an asset.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Brightspace, or ERP.
- You have experience leading or contributing to programs and/or initiatives that foster equity and inclusion.
- Occupational experience that includes community and industry engagement would be considered an asset.
- You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.
- You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery, and evaluation.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

- You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, accessibility, and anti-racism.
- You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization.




- You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
- Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team workplace.
- You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in working in partnership with key sectors, as well as government, funders, and external regulatory bodies, to ensure program relevancy and currency as well as compliance with educational standards.
- Thorough knowledge of adult learning theory and principles and a proven ability to apply this knowledge in the development and delivery of programs.
- Proven ability to evaluate and analyze processes and programs in order to recommend changes and to set new directions for growth that are consistent with current standards and trends.
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- You are a strong communicator.
- You demonstrate excellent coordination skills specifically related to balancing often competing priorities.
- You have proven records and information management skills and abilities, including strong organization and analytical skills.
- You have strong project management skills with a proven track record in risk management.
- You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing, and leading a team.
- You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.
- You are dedicated to life-long learning evidenced by your professional journey.
- You show a strong commitment to community involvement and maintain a strong connection to industry.

Responsibilities

This position is located at the Kingstec Campus in Kentville and reports to the Principal of the Valley Region. As the Academic Chair for the Institute of Skilled Trades, you will:
- Lead the delivery of NSCC programs at Kingstec Campus, ensuring the highest standard of quality and consistency in programing while supporting student success.



This includes the delivery of customized and continuing education programming which will include evenings and weekends; on and off-site.
- With your strategic and operational leadership, ensure the objectives of programs offered by NSCC are met through efficient and effective management of all fiscal and human resources, while endorsing the application of adult education principles and portfolio learning.
- Bring innovative and creative approaches that maximize NSCC assets to increase training opportunities through multiple program delivery modes during the full calendar year for the Institute of Skilled Trades at Kingstec Campus.
- Ensure that all direct reports and learning spaces meet and follow the accepted NSCC standards related to safety practices and certifications and ensure Program and Departmental safety meetings and inspections are performed and documented.
- Be a key member of both Campus and the Institute teams. Campuses and the Institute share accountability for ensuring a quality-learning environment and a cohesive campus team.
- Provide leadership in building and nurturing a campus culture of innovation, equity and safety for students and employees.
- Use your established relationships in related sectors regionally and locally to inform programming and opportunities for students.

The current portfolio includes approximately 25 direct staff reports and approximately 300 students (full-time, part-time, and apprenticeship). Current programming responsibilities include:
- Automotive Service and Repair
- Carpentry
- Electrical Construction and Industrial
- Electrical Technician
- Landscape Technician
- Plumbing
- Precision Machining
- Truck and Transport Repair

Additional Information

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 & Talent Consultant [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.

📌 2627-146 - Academic Chair, Institute of Skilled TradesKingstec Campus (Kentville)
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