2023-079 - Community Innovation Lead (CL7) - Central Office
Nova Scotia Community College - 13 Jobs
Halifax, NS
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Community Innovation Lead (CL7)
Education
Central Office/IT Campus
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Department of Campus Planning & Community EngagementTerm Full-time Position: Commencing approximately April 24 and ending approximately December 22, 2023
Application deadline is 11:59PM, April 4, 2023
Competition No. 2023-079
Salary range: $97,313.25 to $114,486.14 annually
This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work after demonstrating successful progression in proficiency in the position. You can review our FlexWork Policy on nscc.ca
https://www.nscc.ca/about/publications/policies-procedures/index.asp
What you will be doing…
The Community Innovation Lead (CIL) is responsible for enhancing and delivering the College's mandate to conduct community & industry liaising within a region of the province of Nova Scotia. The CIL supports external stakeholder engagement through efforts that include work integrated learning, applied research, apprenticeship, program engagement, alumni support, continuing education, and contract training initiatives. The CIL reports the Director, Campus Planning & Community Engagement and maintains relationships with local leadership teams on Campuses in their Region.
The CIL will work primarily in the Metro Halifax region. While regionally based, the CIL will represent the College throughout Nova Scotia, to match College program skillsets and equipment with the innovative technical needs and requirements of community stakeholders. The CIL will 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. It is expected that the negotiation and documentation of agreements, contracts, and deliverables are responsibilities of this position. The CIL will ensure that any intellectual property ownership and rights of the College, faculty, staff, students, and partners are protected at all times.
The incumbent will be one of the leading faces of the College within the external sector and will need to regularly act as liaison between College stakeholders, government agencies, community members, and industry. Similarly, the incumbent will collaborate across schools and campuses and will stimulate engagement across all faculty, staff, and students. This work incorporates the efficient management of organizational budgets and operational planning and can maximize and leverage results under constraints. Through self-motivated collaboration, the incumbent's previous experience makes them an influencer with integrity that has built trust within communities and among the public. This position is responsible for creating and delivering programs that provide value to the College in furtherance of NSCC's strategic plan.
You are a collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in your role and you strive for excellence every day. You understand our position as role models to our students and as such, you demonstrate the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect for all persons in everything you do. You are committed to life-long learning, occupational currency and a belief in NSCC's mission. You bring a learning-centered perspective to everything you do. You think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. You flourish in a dynamic, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within your role and the College. Is this you?
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a undergraduate degree in a related field such as Business, Science or Law.
- 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 and inclusion
- 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 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 have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill 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.
You will change lives. You will join committed individuals as we work to build Nova Scotia's economy and improve quality of life through education and innovation. As an NSCC employee, you will be part of that change.
You will find a place to grow personally and professionally with opportunities for professional development and collaborative projects.
You will do meaningful and challenging work in a publicly accountable and respectful working and learning environment that is diverse, safe and inclusive. You will have the freedom to enable innovation, improvement and excellence.
You will celebrate the uniqueness of individuals. NSCC campuses are located on the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq People. Nova Scotia Community College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, 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 an online questionnaire with your application.
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 Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
