DiscoverThe OpportunityPort Hawkesbury, NSManagement and OperationsExperiencedFull-timeCompetition Number: 2627-039BenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement PlansPension planLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition AidWellness ProgramsEducationStrait Area CampusPort Hawkesbury, Nova ScotiaSchool of Trades and Transportation & School of Technology and EnvironmentContinuing, Full-time Position:Commencing approximately June 25, 2026Application deadline is May 28, 2026Competition No.2627-039Salary range:$114,810.87 to $135,071.60 annuallyShareWhat you'll doResponsibilitiesWhat you will be doing…As the Academic Chair for the School of Trades and Transportation & School of Technology and Environment you will:Lead the delivery of NSCC programs at Strait Area Campus, ensuring the highest standard of quality and consistency in programing while supporting student success.Lead and manage approximately 27 faculty and staff.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 School of Trades and Transportation & School of Technology and Environment at Strait Area Campus.Ensure students receive quality academic programming and have access to services and supports to make informed decisions on educational and career plans, goals, strategies, course planning and recovery, policies and procedures, including appeals.Be responsible for the delivery of NSCC programming as well as leading the campus delivery of customized and continuing education programming which will include evenings and weekends; on and offsite.Bea keymember of both Campus and School teams. Campuses and Schools share accountability for ensuring a quality-learning workplace and a cohesive campus team with a 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.What you'll needQualificationsQualifications 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 school. 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 School of Trades and Transportation or School of Technology and Workplace.You have a minimum of five (5) years in a formal supervisory, management or leadership role.



Experience in your field includes formal teaching at a post-secondary level.Occupational experience that includes community and industry engagement would be considered an asset.You have experience managing physical and financial resources to ensure effective service delivery. Experience managing in a unionized environment would be considered an asset.You have experience leading or contributing to programs and/or initiatives that foster equity and inclusion.You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail.You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibilityfor 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 in a post-secondary environment or educational environment.Relevant Skills And KnowledgeYou demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism.You have experience managing operating budgets, forecasting and meeting targetsYou possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization.You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing and leading a team.You are known for your problem solving, critical thinking and strong project management skillsYou demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction that can be applied to students.Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in entrepreneurship, innovation, and skill in adult learning principles and how it applies in a college setting.You are a strong communicator.Proven ability to evaluate and analyze processes and programs to recommend changes and to set new directions for growth that are consistent with current standards and trends.Ability to direct, influence and lead several functions simultaneously through coordinating logistics, effective planning and organizational ability.Proven leadership skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, motivate,



and provide coaching to develop others in the achievement of excellence.You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to scheduling and other operational requirements.You are innovative and able to work collaboratively across divisions to deliver customized training, continuing education and other learning-based projects.You are dedicated to life-long learning and have recent, relevant development opportunities.You show a strong commitment to community involvement.Look for yourselfPhoto GalleryA Little Bit About UsNova Scotia Community CollegeWe value Diversity and InclusionThe 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 five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. 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 CentreNorthern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning CentreMetro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT CampusSouthwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning CentreValley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)Stand-Alone CampusesIvany CampusSydney Waterfront CampuseCampusAll NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.Are you interested?Work With UsNSCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centered organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. 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.Apply Now#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 2627-039 - Academic Chair (Cl8) - Strait Area Campus - C$114,810.9 - C$135,071.6 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Nova Scotia Community College
📍 Winnipeg