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2627-065 - A'Paqt Project Lead (PS2) - Strait Area Campus (Designated) - EN

Nova Scotia Community College

Port Hawkesbury, NS

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2627-065 - A'Paqt Project Lead (PS2) - Strait Area Campus (Designated) - EN

Nova Scotia Community College

Port Hawkesbury, NS
 
Salary: $68,121.92
 

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Principal, Eastern Region, and working with the management and administrative teams at Strait Area Campus, you will:

  • Play a leadership role for the A'Paqt Project and will also support logistics and outreach for the A'paqt Project in various locations across Nova Scotia.

  • Provide community outreach and stay in close contact with women's groups, Mi'kmaq communities, the Commercial Marine industry, professional marine groups and government agencies.

  • Define the needs of students and promote partnerships.

  • Coordinate program delivery, track student success and provide effective management of physical resources at various sites as part of your academic and administrative responsibilities.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

  • The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant Degree or Community College Diploma in areas such as Social Services, Community Development and Business Administration.
  • You have a minimum of three (3) years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in project coordination and management, community development, communications and facilitation.
  • Occupational experience in the commercial Marine sector will be considered an asset.
  • Experience working within a Mi'kmaq community will be considered an asset.
  • Experience in proposal writing or report writing will be considered an asset.
  • You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Email. Experience using PeopleSoft will be considered an asset.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

  • You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • 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.
  • You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues.
  • You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
  • Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
  • You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • You are a strong communicator.
  • Specific expertise in the areas of facilitation, coaching and student success, job search techniques and related career placement experience is an asset.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide regular reports as required.
  • Ability to coordinate the delivery of training workshops and other skill development workshops.
  • Ability to effectively coach and communicate in supporting participants in areas such as Personal Development; Career Planning; Job Preparation; Communication Skills and Computer Applications.
  • Ability to quickly establish effective and credible relationships, both internally and externally.
  • You have the vision and determination to effectively contribute to the strategic direction of the College and the energy, drive and passion about NSCC's critical role in the Province's economic and community development.

Are you interested?

Work With Us

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

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.

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A'Paqt Project Lead (PS2)

Strait Area Campus

Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

Campus Operations

Term Full-time Position: Commencing approximately July 13, 2026 and ending approximately March 31, 2027

Application deadline is 11:59pm, June 18, 2026

Competition No. 2627-065

The salary scale for Professional Support 2 is based on steps that range from $68,121.92 to $87,849.46. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $76,947.98 annually.

This is a designated competition open to Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous/Aboriginal people and/or Women.

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).