2526-284 - Faculty, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Building Systems Technician - Sydney Waterfront Campus
Nova Scotia Community College - 22 Jobs
Sydney, NS
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Faculty - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Building Systems Technician
Education
Sydney Waterfront Campus
Sydney, Nova Scotia
School of Trades and Transportation
Two (2) Term full-time Positions as follows:
- Term Full-Time Position (Apprenticeship): Commencing approximately January 12, 2026, and ending approximately May 25, 2026
- Term Full-Time Position (Accelerated Core): Commencing approximately January 5, 2026 and ending approximately April 24, 2026
Application deadline is 11:59 PM, November 20, 2025
Competition No. 2526-284
The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on steps that range from $78,771.88 - $104,267.58. New NSCC Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for relevant occupational experience. New NSCC Faculty 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 NSCC Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $97,388.02.
As a member of the School of Trades and Transporation faculty team, you will:
Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic apprenticeship and core programs.
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 Red Seal Journeyperson certification in the Refrigeration Mechanical Technician field or Inter-provincial Journeyperson status in the ACR industry. A Refrigeration Plant Operator certification would be considered an asset.
- You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in the field of air conditioning and refrigeration systems and their respective control systems. NOTE: Two years of your training will be counted towards the educational requirements and cannot be included as part of your occupational experience.
- Based on the range of skills required in the HVAC/R industry, training and/or certification in the fields of natural/propane gas, electrical/electronic and mechanical/ventilation related systems would be considered an asset.
You are familiar with the apprenticeship training process.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, and e-mail. Knowledge of Learning Management Software such as Brightspace would be considered an asset.
You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field.
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
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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