School of Technology and Environment

Continuing Full Time Position: Due to measures that NSCC is taking to protect the health and safety of our communities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are unable to identify a start date at this time

Salary Range: $61,346.94 - $90,784.05

Application deadline is 11:59PM, November 12 2020

Competition No. 2020-088

As NSCC takes precautionary measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please be advised that hiring processes will be delayed. We will endeavor to keep you up-to-date as the situation evolves and we are in a better position to move forward.

The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on twelve steps that range from $61,346.94 - $90,784.05. 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 $83,131.51

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 your position as a role model to each of your 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-centered 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 Masters degree in a related subject, or significant progressive industry experience in combination with a Bachelor degree. Candidates with significant experience who do not meet the educational requirement are encouraged to apply.
• You have a minimum of five years of recent and related occupational experience working on application developments in an object oriented environment, with an emphasis on C++ experience.
• Occupational experience that includes experience in a supervisory capacity; evaluating, monitoring, assessing and advising will be considered an asset.
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skills in managing databases and developing software, preferably some experience with spatial data applications.
• A solid understanding and experience with current database systems, and object-oriented programming is a must.
• An understanding of AI, machine learning, deep learning considered an asset.
• You are comfortable using computer applications such as Esri's ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Server, pgAdmin (for PostgreSQL/PostGIS), NetBeans/Eclipse (for web programming), QGIS, and GeoServer or MapServer.
• You possess basic internet skills to search for information coupled with internet information skills to evaluate the information you find. Above all, 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
• You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field
• Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults
• You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• You possess excellent presentation skills and are able to facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences
• You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and are able to effectively manage interpersonal relationships and issues
• · 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

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, 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 David Meister, HR Generalist at [email protected] Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

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1. Your Profile. You can import your resume or your LinkedIn profile to help populate your profile (click Import Options, top right) or you can complete the profile manually. One thing to note if you are using a resume or LinkedIn; they may not import synchronously with the profile and you may still need to make some manual adjustments.
2. Your Cover Letter and Resume. Towards the bottom of the Application tab, you will see a place to attach or write your cover letter. You will also see a place to attach your resume. Although these two sections say they are optional; they are not optional and are required for a complete NSCC application.
3. Questions. Next to the Application tab, you will see a Questions tab. We will need you to complete these questions in order to submit your application.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.