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Halifax, NS

Education and Training

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Competition Number: 2627-168

Benefits Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Operational Support Program Assistant (TS5) IT Campus Halifax, Nova Scotia School of Applied Technology and Innovation Term Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately September 14th, 2026 and ending approximately August 30, 2027

Application deadline is 11:59 PM, September 3, 2026 Competition No. 2627-168

Salary range: $51,248.30 to 60,185.22 annually

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What you'll do

Responsibilities Reporting to an Academic Chair, as a member of the School of Trades and Transportation, you will:

- Provide maintenance of shop equipment, and ensure proper preventative maintenance procedures are carried out in our shops.
- Maintain a safe work environment in all areas where students and staff are working.
- Assist in the set up and display of special events.
- Assist Faculty with labs and pre-lab organization.
- Supervise the Pipe and Industrial Mechanic shops throughout service periods.
- Assist with various training opportunities for students.
- Maintain inventory control in the shops as well as the timely ordering of materials to suit curriculum requirements.
- Ensure compliance with shop safety and quality control requirements by following applicable safety policies, procedures, and practices.
- Assist faculty in the preparation, dismantling and cleanup of workshop demonstrations.
- Maintain professional and courteous relationships with all staff and provide effective customer service for all users of the shop and classroom spaces.

What you'll need Qualifications Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a college diploma or certificate in a related discipline such as Industrial Mechanic, Plumber,



Pipefitter or Welder.
- You have a minimum of 3 years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience.
- Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain.
- You have a basic knowledge of trades operations and protected working conditions.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and email.
- 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.

Relevant Skills And Knowledge

- You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
- 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 environment.
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and to interpret policies and procedures.
- You have strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide routine information and answer inquiries.
- You demonstrate a personal commitment to safety.

A Little Bit About Us Nova Scotia Community College 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

Are you interested?

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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 David Meister, HR Talent Consultant at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.

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📌 2627-163 Program AssistantIT Campus (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality