2526-344 - Research Associate (CS7) - Sydney Waterfront Campus
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Research Associate (CS7)
Sydney Waterfront Campus
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Department of Applied Research
Term Full time Position: Commencing approximately March 2nd, 2026, and ending approximately Aug 31st, 2026.
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm February 5, 2026
Competition No. 2526-344
Salary: $50,214.43 to $61,567.17 annually
What you will be doing…
- You will be providing technical assistance for projects lead by the Research Specialist at SWC and potentially projects led by Research Scientists at other AR labs. This involves assisting with day-to-day operations and activities associated with projects to meet the research objectives and commitments with collaborating partners and funding agencies.
- Daily, you may be working on one or more research projects. This position may involve field work in support of projects, which may require working in the AR lab and other off-site environments.
- As an innovative and committed life-long learner, you will be a creative self-starter with a commitment to research excellence.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience…
- A diploma, advanced diploma, or degree in a related field or discipline specific to the nature of the research such as advanced manufacturing, digital and physical process improvement, physical product development, new technology application and implementation.
- You have a minimum of two year (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a research lab environment.
- Occupational experience that includes 3D design file creation, 3D scanning, and 3D printing, IT and programming work, an understanding of material sciences, and hands on use of manufacturing tools would be considered an asset.
- Experience using Drones and management of associated equipment and operational Apps would be considered an asset.
- Experience promoting safe use of digital and digital-enabled technologies among learners would be considered an asset.
- Experience collaborating with other researchers and stakeholders on projects with complexity that requires multiple disciplines would be considered an asset.
- Experience dealing with the public and providing good customer service would be considered an asset.
- You understand the value of data collection, recording, analyzing and reporting.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and Email.
- 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 advancing your work.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge…
- You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism
- You possess excellent interpersonal skills and can interact at all levels of an organization
- 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 knowledge and skill in areas of IT and programming
- You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
- You appreciate the value of proper lab maintenance and clear reporting
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.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.
