Institute of Skilled Trades

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Dartmouth, NS

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Faculty - Sheet Metal Worker

Education

Akerley Campus

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Institute of Skilled Trades

Term Full-time Position

Commencing approximately September 21, 2026 and ending approximately June 11, 2027

Application deadline is 11:59PM, September 8, 2026

Competition No.

From Industry Expert to Instructor - Help Train the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Workers

Are you an experienced Sheet Metal Worker looking for a new challenge; one that keeps you connected to the trade you love, while offering more balance, stability, and long-term security?

At Nova Scotia Community College, you can take the knowledge and experience you've built in industry and use it to mentor the next generation of skilled trades professionals, all while enjoying predictable hours, excellent benefits, and a career that's easier on the body.

Why Make the Move to Teaching?

This is an opportunity to stay hands-on in the trade without the physical demands, long shifts, emergency callouts, or unpredictable schedules that often come with industry work.

As a Faculty Member With NSCC, You'll Enjoy

- The opportunity to share your industry expertise and help shape the next generation of skilled trades professionals
- Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on students, industry, and communities
- A supportive team environment focused on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning
- The ability to stay connected to your trade while transitioning into teaching




- Predictable work hours that support work-life balance
- A stable and rewarding career in education with opportunities for qualified growth
- Support and training to help transition successfully into teaching

Whether you're looking to slow down physically, spend more time with family, take your trade experience in a new direction, or transition into a rewarding second phase of your career, this role offers the chance to do all of that while remaining deeply connected to the trades community.

Responsibilities

As part of the Institute of Skilled Trades faculty team in the Sheet Metal Worker program, you will:

- Deliver theoretical and hands on practical shop training along with classroom instruction
- Share real-life industry knowledge and troubleshooting experience
- Mentor and support students entering the trade
- Help students build the skills employers are looking for
- Promote and ensure health and safety practices and procedures are consistently followed in classrooms, shops, and labs.
- Work collaboratively with fellow instructors and industry partners
- Stay current with evolving technology and industry practices
- Participate in student advising, curriculum development, program promotion, committee work, and work placement support





This role combines shop instruction with modern teaching tools and blended learning approaches, including in-class, online, and off-site instruction, as well as occasional evening and weekend sessions.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We're seeking experienced tradespeople who are passionate about the industry and interested in helping others succeed.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

- Interprovincial Red Seal certification in Sheet Metal Worker
- A minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent journeyperson experience as a Sheet Metal Worker
- Strong technical knowledge in layout, blueprint interpretation, welding, brakes, shears, rollers and other metal forming tools/equipment
- Comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to safety, mentorship, and lifelong learning

Previous teaching experience or related experience in the delivery of educational program or training adults would be an asset, but not required. If you've coached apprentices, trained coworkers, or shared your knowledge on the shop floor, you already have valuable experience to build on.

NOTE: Two years of your training will be counted towards the educational requirements and cannot be included as part of your occupational experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Faculty salaries currently range from approximately $81,760 to $104,267 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

In Addition To Salary, NSCC Offers

- A defined benefit pension plan to support long-term financial s

📌 2627-170 - Faculty, Sheet Metal Worker - Akerley Campus (Dartmouth)
🏢 Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC
📍 Dartmouth