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2526-170 - Manager, Workforce Development - Central office/IT Campus

Nova Scotia Community College

Halifax, NS

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2526-170 - Manager, Workforce Development - Central office/IT Campus

Nova Scotia Community College

Halifax, NS
 
Salary: $102,748.49
 

What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing...

As a member of the Research, Innovation and Workforce Development team, reporting to the Director, Workforce Development, you will:

  • Enhance and deliver the College's mandate to conduct community & industry liaising within Sectors around the Province
  • Support external stakeholder engagement through efforts that include work integrated learning, applied research, apprenticeship, program engagement, alumni support, continuing education, and contract training initiatives
  • Represent the College throughout Nova Scotia, to match College program skillsets and equipment with the innovative training needs and requirements of Industry Partner stakeholders
  • Develop and nurture relationships with external partners in industry, government, and other appropriate community organizations to support the increase of external engagement within the college
  • Negotiate and document agreements, contracts, and deliverables
  • Ensure that any intellectual property ownership and rights of the College, faculty, staff, students, and partners are protected at all times
  • Act as liaison between College stakeholders, government agencies, community members, and industry. Collaborate across schools and campuses and will stimulate engagement across all faculty, staff, and students
  • Manage budgets and operational planning; maximize and leverage results under constraints
  • Create and deliver programs that provide value to the College in furtherance of NSCC's strategic plan

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

  • The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in a related field such as Business or Science; an MBA would be considered an asset
  • You have a minimum of 5 years of recent and related occupational experience in developing strategic sector engagement. You have specific experience in assessing industry training needs, and leading projects from inception to implementation
  • You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, and Customer Relationship Management databases
  • 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

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

  • You demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, 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 can create a relationship of trust beyond immediate interaction
  • Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
  • You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in in business development, training, and program implementation
  • You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • You are a strong communicator
  • You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, training, contract execution, and project management
  • You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to development of and/or training projects
  • You are dedicated to life-long learning for yourself and your teams, participating in and leading through training throughout your career.
  • You show a strong commitment to community involvement and understand how industry, non profits, and governmental organizations can benefit from professional education & development.

Are you interested?

Work With Us

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 Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at nikki.berrigan@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

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Manager, Workforce Development (CL7)

Education


Central Office/IT Campus

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Department of Research, Innovation and Workforce Development
Continuing Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately August 15, 2025

Application deadline is 11:59PM, July 29, 2025

Competition No. 2526 - 170

Salary range: $102,748.49 to $120,880.58 annually

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

jaclynn.kelly@nscc.ca

 david.meister@nscc.ca

nikki.berrigan@nscc.ca

 

About Nova Scotia Community College

Nova Scotia Community College is transforming our province. Through our network of 14 campuses, we provide Nova Scotians with inclusive and flexible access to education and the specialized, industry-driven training essential for today and tomorrow’s workforce.

We believe the future lies in the power of learning, which is why we care about the success of every student – in education, in career and in life. Our vision, mission, promise and values fill us with purpose, guide our work and drive us forward. We realize our vision and mission through our strategic plan, which focuses on the following key areas:

  • Student success
  • Community impact
  • Organizational excellence
  • Academic quality

We demonstrate our commitment to our values with leadership from Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion, our international partnerships and our sustainability practices.

Vision Transforming Nova Scotia one learner at a time.

Mission Building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation.

Promise To empower those who strive to know more, do more, be more.

Values

  • Accessibility - We commit to opening pathways and providing equitable opportunities for students to engage fully in our programs and services.
  • Diversity - We are intentional in our efforts to build diversity as a core strength. We recognize diversity of knowledge, worldview and experience as an asset and a key driver of success in advancing innovation, creativity and excellence.
  • Employee success - We believe that engaged people make the difference in our environment of continuous learning. Teamwork and creativity are encouraged and innovation is expected to ensure the success of our students and our organization.
  • Inclusion - We are committed to creating a culture of genuine inclusion that is free from discrimination and harassment and where our students, employees and the communities we serve are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. 
  • Innovation - We believe there is always a better way. We find it by inspiring curiosity, openness and creativity in the pursuit of excellence.
  • Public accountability - We work with integrity in every area of the College and believe we must be fundamentally accountable for the public's trust in all that we do.
  • Safety - We're dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of our students and employees. We're committed to working collaboratively to foster a culture of safety and improving safety practices across the organization.
  • Student success - We empower students through applied learning, services and supports to propel them on their way to career success and fulfilment.
  • Sustainability - We commit to the continuous development of the social, economic, cultural and environmental sustainability of the College and our communities.

Jobs at NSCC 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 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.

We offer:

  • Competitive salaries.
  • Comprehensive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, paramedical, life insurance and more.
  • Employee and family assistance program (EFAP) and other wellness and mental health supports.
  • A defined pension plan.
  • Option to make RRSP contributions using payroll deduction.
  • Preferred provider discounts such as home and auto as well as discounts as Lawton’s locations.
  • Campuses with athletic facilities, ample parking, daycares, cafeterias and accessible workplaces.
  • A FlexWork Policy offering options depending on your role.
  • Generous vacation entitlements, including paid time off between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
  • Various leaves, including illness or injury, long-term disability, time off for life events such as bereavement, family illness and more.
  • Tuition waiver for eligible employees and immediate family taking NSCC courses.
  • Professional development workshops and other learning opportunities for all employees.
  • Free organizational learning to support and continue to grow your teaching skills: An Adult Education Foundations (certificate) program to hone your teaching and student support skills (required for new Faculty and Professional Support employees). Ongoing workshops and one-on-one support as well as peer collaboration through a Teaching Commons (for Faculty).