2526-251 - Faculty, Wind Turbine Technician - Strait Area Campus
Nova Scotia Community College - 16 Jobs
Port Hawkesbury, NS
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Faculty - Wind Turbine Technician
Education
Strait Area Campus
Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
School of Technology and Environment
Continuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately January 2, 2026
Application deadline is 11:59PM, October 23, 2025
Competition No. 2526-251
The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on steps that range from $78,771.88 - $104,267.58. New Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for relevant occupational experience and may receive up to an additional four steps for full-time equivalent years of instructional experience (instructional experience is defined as teaching post-secondary). The maximum a new Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $97,388.02.
PLEASE NOTE: A "Return of Service Agreement" Will Be Required: NSCC is making a significant investment in the successful candidate. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to sign a Return of Service Agreement to confirm their commitment to delivering the program. The successful candidate will participate in a 10-week out-of-country certification program beginning in early 2026 and must remain in the position for a minimum of 28 months, through April 2028. In certain circumstances, including voluntary resignation, the successful candidate will be required to repay all or part of the out-of-country training and certification fees and expenses. Therefore, candidates must be comfortable with the 28-month commitment period of this position.
As a member of the School of School of Technology and Environment faculty team, you will:
- Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the Wind Turbine Technician program. You will be responsible for leading the development of this new program during Winter 2026, including curriculum design and instructional planning, followed by delivering the program starting in Fall 2026.
- Facilitate safety certification training, which includes demonstrating rescue procedures. This will involve climbing ladders and entering the simulated nacelle to model safe and effective rescue techniques.
- Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This will include preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace) and classroom technology.
- Ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops, and labs.
- Maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and to continually develop your understanding of 21st century teaching and learning practices. This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g., in-class, online, blended online/in-class), off-site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.
- Related duties include but are not limited to academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision/development through collaborative practice within faculty working groups, supporting, and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is:
a college certificate as a Wind Turbine Technician, or
current journeyperson status in a relevant trade (such as millwright, electrician, automotive mechanic, etc.), or
recognized certification or training as a Wind Turbine Technician.
You possess the current safety certifications required to work on wind turbines.
You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.
You have experience in training and mentoring new wind turbine technicians.
You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in the service, maintenance, and operation of wind turbines regarding electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
You must be able to comply with wind industry requirements regarding the limits of fall protection systems.
You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail. Knowledge of Learning Management Systems such as Brightspace or a similar platform will be considered an asset.You have strong troubleshooting skills for both electrical and mechanical systems and have familiarity with SCADA systems.
Advanced Rescue Training and/or Rope access certification will 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 support of an exceptional student experience, including multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will engage students in online and blended learning.
- Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults.
- Occupational experience that includes experience in providing performance feedback will be considered an asset.
- You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices.
- You are comfortable using multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will serve to engage students in online and blended learning capacities. The ability to teach effectively in an online/blended environment which includes building knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of courses delivered whole or in part online, using a course management system to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students will be an important factor in your success. Candidates who do not have previous online/blended teaching experience must be open to and willing to participate in training for this delivery model.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
- You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism
- You possess excellent presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences
- You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectively
- Your superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationships
- Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty at NSCC
As a condition of employment, Faculty 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 Faculty of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Faculty 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: Employee Workplace Accommodations Policy | NSCC
Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.
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