Program Assistant 2 (TS10) - Natural Resources Environmental Technology

Education

Strait Area Campus

Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

School of Technology and Environment

Recurring Full Time Position: Commencing approximately September 2, 2025 and ending approximately April 17, 2026 (this position will recur on an annual basis from approximately September - April)

Application deadline is 11:59PM, July 8, 2025

Competition No. 2526-139

Salary range: $46,690.30 to $54,832.37 annually (pro-rated based on months worked)

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant post-secondary diploma or certification in natural resources, forestry, or another natural resources related discipline.
• You have a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in supporting field-based activities or working in a related resource field.
• In addition, you possess training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations as well as Standard First Aid, CPR and discipline relevant safety training or you have a willingness to obtain within the first year. Wilderness First Aid and/or a Class 4 Driver's License would be considered an asset.
• You possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License and are eligible and willing to obtain a Class 4 Driver's License.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, and basic GIS applications.
• 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.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism.

• 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 have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in operating specific equipment, inventory control, performing audits, equipment preparation, equipment maintenance, and equipment storage.

• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• You are a strong communicator.

• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to planning and implementing field work activities.

• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to tool and equipment inventory.

• You have the physical capacity to work in outdoor environments. You can carry 20kg of equipment across varied terrain (woods, marine habitat, etc.) in a variety of weather conditions.

• Candidates must be capable of walking between five to eight kilometers and spending five to six hours away from amenities, as needed for field-based learning activities.

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: https://www.nscc.ca/about/publications/policies-procedures/policies/employee-workplace-accommodations-policy.asp

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.