You will be joining a team of Principals leading campuses throughout the province. As Principal of Ivany Campus, you will work closely with the Vice-Principal and provide strategic and operational leadership for the campus, fostering an inclusive, student-centered culture while strengthening partnerships with industry, community and government. This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced, collaborative executive who is passionate about advancing student success, equity, innovation and community impact.
We are looking for a senior leader to create a dynamic environment for the people who learn and work at NSCC's Ivany Campus. You will need to be equally adept at inspiring people to do their best; community relations; fiscal management; human resources management; and operational planning resulting in the delivery of excellent post-secondary education steeped in equity and belonging. Providing daily leadership to more than 2,400 students and a diverse staff group in excess of 340 will require outstanding communication and team-building skills. Fortunately, you have been honing these skills all your working life.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
You have a graduate degree and at least ten (10) years of relevant occupational experience, preferably in a post-secondary institution. Experience working with diverse communities is a key asset.
You have recent experience in a senior leadership role within a complex organization leading a large, high-functioning team and the ability to work effectively and build strong relationships within a complex, matrix-based organization, demonstrating comfort with ambiguity and change. Experience managing in a unionized environment is an asset.
You are a highly collaborative leader who builds and motivates teams to do amazing things.
You can manage multiple projects and objectives, while building and realizing a vision for the Ivany Campus of NSCC.
You have a passion for helping people achieve their dreams through adult education and life-long learning. And you are looking for the challenge of a lifetime.
You possess demonstrated experience in analysis and preparation of complex data, financial metrics and reporting to various levels of stakeholders.
High level of proficiency in a digital environment, including the full Microsoft Office suite.
Demonstrated fiscal accountability with proven ability to effectively manage an operating budget.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of adult education.
NSCC makes things happen. We're growing the economy of Nova Scotia, we're producing highly skilled workers, and we're building capacity in communities. How are we doing that? By providing the most career-oriented education available in Nova Scotia today; by maintaining close links to community and industry; and by inviting talented, equity-minded people to join NSCC's team. Consider being a part of excellence in learning and having the chance to help build Nova Scotia's future while building your own.
NSCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centred 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 & Talent Consultant at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.
Principal, Ivany Campus (CL11)
Education
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Department of Campuses and Communities
Continuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately September 3, 2026
Application deadline is 11:59PM, August 6, 2026
Competition No. 2627-109
Salary range: $146,962 - $172,896 annually
NSCC is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. This designated opportunity is open to individuals who self-identify as Mi'kmaq/Indigenous, African Nova Scotian/Black, racially visible, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. We encourage qualified candidates from these communities to apply.
Ivany Campus is seeking an experienced leader for the role of Principal to help shape the future of one of Nova Scotia Community College's most innovative campuses.
Located on the Dartmouth waterfront, the campus offers an inspiring learning environment with panoramic views of Halifax Harbour and a strong reputation for academic excellence, applied learning and industry collaboration. Designed with sustainability and innovation at its core, Ivany Campus is home to state-of-the-art teaching, research and applied learning spaces, including the Centre for the Built Environment, the Design and Innovation Centre, and specialized labs supporting trades, technology, health, media and aviation programs. The campus also features a student-run TV and radio news station, one of the premier recording studios east of Montreal, and on-campus housing with 200-beds overlooking the harbour.
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