Reporting to a Research Scientist, you will support the implementation of a College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) project designed to address real-world challenges through applied collaborative research.
Working with NSCC faculty, students, and community partners, you will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and execution of research activities that generate meaningful outcomes for Nova Scotia's communities and industries.
Your responsibilities will include:
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
The minimum educational qualification for this position is a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree in a related field or discipline specific to the nature of the research such as Social Sciences, Environmental Technology or Engineering Technology.
You have a minimum of two years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a research environment which includes fieldwork.
Proven experience working with industry partners to complete a project on time and on budget.
Demonstrated ability to support applied research or project-based work through coursework, capstone projects, or work-integrated learning.
Experience working on applied research or innovation projects in an academic or community setting would be considered an asset.
Experience with data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, NVivo, Excel, MATLAB, or R) would be considered an asset.
Understanding community engagement or industry collaboration in applied research contexts would be considered an asset.
Experience leading community engagement or fundraising initiatives to support local innovation would be considered an asset.
Experience developing and implementing outreach strategies to increase participation in community-based projects would be considered an asset.
Understanding of how technology and cybersecurity can enhance community resilience and innovation would be considered an asset.
Experience supporting/providing services to students and prospective students would be considered an asset.
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 possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able 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 the 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 asset management.
Demonstrated analytical skills, problem solving techniques and the ability to look beyond symptoms to gather facts and information.
You are a strong communicator.
You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating junior students.
You have proven records and information management skills and abilities in preparing Requests for Quotation (RFQs), ensuring compliance with international engineering standards and specifications.
You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks.
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.
Operational Support
Research Associate (CS7)
Ivany Campus
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Department of Applied Research
Term Full-time Position: Commencing approximately January 12, 2025, and ending approximately May 2, 2026
Application deadline is 11:59PM, December 16, 2025
Competition No. 2526-318
Salary range: $50,214.43 to $61,567.17 annually
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