2526-265 - Program Assistant (TS5) - Southwest Region
Nova Scotia Community College - 21 Jobs
Yarmouth, NS | Shelburne, NS
Job Details:
Benefits:
Operational Support
Program Assistant (TS5)
Burridge and Shelburne Campuses (Southwest Region)
Yarmouth and Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Campus Administration
Term Part Time (30 hours per week) Position: Commencing November 17, 2025 and ending approximately March 31, 2027
Application deadline: 11:59PM, November 6th, 2025
Competition No: 2526-265
Salary Range: $39,237.27 - $44,897.17 annually, prorated to 30 hours per week
What you will be doing…
The Program Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the CUBE innovation space. Reporting to the Principal and taking functional direction from the Program Coordinator for the CUBE, you will:
- Provide thorough training, cleaning, and maintenance of CUBE space equipment, and maintain a safe work environment in all areas where students, staff, and the community are working.
- Maintain inventory control for CUBE supplies and ensure timely ordering of materials to meet curriculum requirements.
- Ensure preventative maintenance procedures are carried out on equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality control requirements by following safety policies, procedures, and practices.
- Assist the Program Coordinator in preparing and delivering workshops and CUBE site programming.
- Maintain professional and courteous relationships with all staff and provide effective customer service for all users of the CUBE space.
- Travel is required (Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne).
- Flexible hours (weekends and/or evenings) may be required.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification is a relevant post-secondary diploma or certification in IT, business, and/or technology.
- Training in WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety regulations, Standard First Aid, CPR, and discipline-relevant safety training, or willingness to obtain.
- You have a minimum of 3 years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in an innovative and entrepreneurial setting.
- Experience with 3D printers and basic programming is considered an asset.
- You are familiar with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, email, and design software applications.
- You are comfortable working in a digital environment; committed to acquiring knowledge about advancing technology and using it to enhance your work.
- A Valid driver's license is required.
- Experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery, and evaluation is considered an asset.
- Experience supporting or providing service to students and prospective students is considered an asset.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
- You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able 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 are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
- You are a strong communicator.
- You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to preparing and delivering workshops.
- You have strong project management skills
- You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence
- You are dedicated to life-long learning
- You show a strong commitment to community involvement
- Include any other bona fide relevant occupational requirement
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 David Meister, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: https://www.nscc.ca/about/publications/policies-procedures/policies/employee-workplace-accommodations-policy.asp
Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.
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