2023-100 - Program Coordinator - Quality (PS3) - IT Campus
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Education
IT Campus
Halifax, Nova Scotia
This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work after demonstrating successful progression in proficiency in the position
School of Trades and Transportation
Continuing Full Time Position: Commencing approximately May 15, 2023Application deadline is 11:59PM, May 2, 2023
Competition No. 2023-100
The salary scale for Professional Support 3 is based on twelve steps that range from $62,071.93 - $86,777.47. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $74,518.78 annually.
What you will be doing…
The Program Coordinator- Quality will report directly to the Dean of Trades and Transportation and will be responsible for the Quality Assurance System for the Transport Canada approved programming including: Marine Programs at the Strait Area and Shelburne Campuses as well as the Aviation Programs at the Ivany Campus. This work primarily focuses on developing, maintaining, and overseeing the Quality Assurance System and Documentation. You will be responsible to work directly with Academic Chairs, Instructors, and Transport Canada, liaising on procedures, audits, and regulatory requirements. Attention to detail and managing data are important aspects of the role. You will be liaising with the Academic chair in the planning, scheduling, and supporting Transport Canada audits, and in the closing of Audit reports. You will be responsible in the planning and conducting of internal NSCC audits. A focus on relationship building, clear communication and collaboration is important.
What we are looking for…
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-centred 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 [GML1] two year college diploma in a related field.
- A Recognized Professional Certificate - Quality Assurance Certification : Quality Auditing or Quality Systems Management is considered an asset.
- You have a minimum of 3 years of recent and related occupational experience in Quality Assurance, quality systems management and/or leading quality system audits.
- Knowing of quality management systems following the ISO 9001 standard and other relevant systems to Aviation, Nautical or Fisheries.
- Occupational experience that includes Marine Transportation, Fisheries or Aviation would be considered an asset.
- Experience building, monitoring and continuously improving QMS systems.
- Experience working with Transport Canada or other regulatory bodies such as external auditors would be considered an asset.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, SharePoint, People Soft, Cognos .
- You are comfortable using digital platforms for communication (e.g. Teams, Outlook, SharePoint)
- 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
- Experience in Quality Assurance, training/facilitation, delivery, and evaluation is preferred.
- Experience working or teaching in a post-secondary environment is preferred.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge
- You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- 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 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 Quality Assurance
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
- You are a strong communicator both written and oral
- You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to Quality Assurance, Audits, Data Management, logistics.
- You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to excellent information management and reporting.
- You have strong project management skills in working from a distance with multiple teams in various locations.
- You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in technical skills and quality assurance.
- You show a strong commitment to community involvement and an appreciation of inclusion, equity diversity and accessibility
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.
As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a two-year (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.
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.
