Annapolis Valley Campus
Middleton, Nova Scotia

Environment and Agriculture Technology Applied Research Group

Causal Position: Commencing approximately September 1st, 2022 and ending November 30th, 2022, with the strong potential for extension.

Salary range: $18-$20/hr depending on experience

Application deadline: midnight, August 10th, 2022

NSCC firmly believes a vaccinated population is a vital part of keeping us, our friends, families and communities protected from COVID-19 and the developing, fast-moving variants. As such, we recommend that NSCC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

A collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in their role and who strives for excellence every day. Committed to life-long learning, occupational currency, and a belief in NSCC's mission, they bring a learning-centered perspective to everything they do. They think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. They flourish in a dynamic, changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within their role and the college. Is this you?

Qualifications and Occupational experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is an advanced diploma and/or a degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Plant and/or Soil science or related field
• Experience related occupational experience in a research environment which includes fieldwork.
• Occupational experience that includes crop management, crop sampling, soil sampling, and nutrient analysis, as well as running pot to plot level field experiments would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail
• 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
• Experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation would be considered an asset
• Experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students would be 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 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 are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to setting up, managing and conduct research projects
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to working with industry, associations, and/or not for profit organizations
• You have strong project management skills related to research activities.

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.

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]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: https://www.nscc.ca/about_nscc/policies_procedures/index.asp.

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