Start Date: September 9, 2026

End Date: June 11, 2027

Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week. Hours are flexible and will vary based on program requirements

About Techsploration

Established in 1998, Techsploration is an award-winning, Nova Scotia-based not-for-profit organization. We deliver hands-on, mentor-led programming to young women and gender-diverse youth in Grades 9 through 12. Our mission is to increase the number of women+ working in science, engineering, trades, and technology-related occupations. Please visit https://www.techsploration.ca/about-program/ for more information.

Techsploration’s African Nova Scotian (ANS) Cohort

Over the last two years, Techsploration has developed an African Nova Scotian (ANS) cohort to increase program participation and engagement of ANS youth with family ties to one or more of the 52 Historic African Nova Scotian communities. The cohort centres around approximately three Techsploration teams – each comprised of up to eight female and gender diverse ANS students in grades 9 –12. Each team is matched with a female or gender diverse ANS role model working in STEM and/or the skilled trades as they move through the core program.

In addition, Techsploration is working to recruit more ANS students, teachers and role models to participate in all aspects of the program (not just within the ANS cohort).

Position Summary

Reporting to the Program Manager, the African Nova Scotian (ANS) Program Coordinator (Coordinator) will recruit and support the ANS cohort teams and role models for the 2026-27 school season and also support broader efforts to recruit more ANS students, teachers, and role models into the program as a whole. This work includes building and maintaining relationships with schools across Nova Scotia and serving as a key point of contact and liaison between ANS school teams, teachers, students, role models, and Techsploration staff, helping to ensure strong communication and a positive experience for participating schools, students and role models.

The Coordinator will also provide other general program support as needed, including delivering outreach programming to ANS youth when/where time allows. This role will involve occasional travel throughout Nova Scotia to visit schools and attend program events as needed.



The successful candidate will be organized, adaptable, and comfortable building relationships with diverse communities, working both independently and collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities

· Liaise with existing and prospective schools to help recruit ANS students to participate in ANS cohort teams and broader Techsploration programming.

· Help recruit female and gender diverse ANS role models and mentors working in Skilled Trades & STEM careers to participate in the ANS cohort and Techsploration’s broader program.

· Provide general support to the ANS teams and role models throughout the program.

· Build and maintain positive relationships with school teams, teachers, students, role models and community contacts.

· Act as a primary point of contact and liaison between participating schools and Techsploration staff; support communication and coordination between schools, ANS school teams, role models and Techsploration throughout the programming year.

· Support the distribution and reporting on demographic data, participation data, and pre and post program surveys for ANS student and role model participants as needed for funding requirements.

· Travel throughout Nova Scotia to visit schools and attend Techsploration program events as required.

· Organize and deliver general STEM/trades career outreach programming to ANS youth as time allows.

· Support other program activities and initiatives as needed.

Required Competencies and Qualifications

· Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s Licence.

· Reliable personal transportation (mileage reimbursement is provided); public transportation is not sufficient due to the travel requirements of the position.

· Experience working within schools and/or with African Nova Scotian youth is considered an asset.

· Mission-driven: Genuine passion for Techsploration’s mission to empower young women and gender-diverse youth to explore careers in science,



engineering, skilled trades, and technology.

· Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

· Ability to adapt, remain flexible, and work creatively in a changing work environment.

· Robust organizational and time-management skills.

· Ability to handle sensitive demographic information with professionalism and discretion.

· Successful completion of Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record Checks; confirmation letters are required.

· Ability to lift 50lbs.

What We Offer

· Reimbursement of pre-approved expenses incurred during required travel.

· Company-provided laptop and all required software.

Techsploration is located within Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. We are committed to and value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, African Nova Scotians, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applicants wishing to disclose any personal details related to equitable or inclusive hiring are encouraged to do so in their application.

Why Join Us?

At Techsploration, you will be part of a dedicated and passionate team making a tangible difference in the lives of young people.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To apply, please submit your cover letter and r é sumé via LinkedIn. Please include your earliest possible start date in your cover letter.

Selected candidates will be provided with a pre-determined interview time within a week of closing.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Successful interview candidates will be subject to Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Records checks.

Closing date: August 30, 2026, 4:00pm

This position supports an active business environment with numerous partners and requires professionalism and dedication at all times. The selected candidate for the ANS Program Coordinator role must be able to work independently and effectively in a multi-tasking environment.

📌 African Nova Scotian Program Coordinator (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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📍 Halifax Regional Municipality