2526-082 - Project Coordinator (PS3) - Central Office

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College seeks a Project Coordinator for a full-time position focused on entrepreneurship programming. The role involves coordinating events and activities to support students' entry into the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Candidates should have relevant experience and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: a two-year post-secondary diploma.
• At least three years of recent, relevant occupational experience.
• Experience in training, facilitation, and adult learning principles is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities, events, and programming in entrepreneurship.
• Support the growth of NSCC's provincial makerspace strategy.
• Develop programs that help students enter the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical knowledge in business support

Team collaboration

Records management

Lifelong learning dedication

Education

Two-year post-secondary diploma in a related discipline

Diploma in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Social media tools

Job description

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The Opportunity

Halifax, NS

Education and Training

Experienced

Full-time

Competition Number: 2526-082

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Aid
• Wellness Programs

Central Office, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Research, Innovation and Workforce Development - NSCC Entrepreneurship

Term, Full-time Position: Starting approximately June 16, 2025, ending approximately June 16, 2026

Application deadline: 11:59PM, May 27, 2025

Competition No: 2526-082

The salary scale for Professional Support 2 ranges from $64,783.04 to $86,126.92 annually. New employees may receive up to seven steps based on occupational experience, with a maximum of $75,439.19 per year.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

The project coordinator will report to the Senior Manager Entrepreneurship and be responsible for coordinating activities, events, and programming in entrepreneurship across NSCC, with a focus on The Dartmouth Makerspace. This role supports the growth of NSCC's provincial makerspace strategy, resource support, program coordination, and entrepreneurial programming for staff and students. The focus is on developing programs that help students enter the entrepreneurial ecosystem locally, nationally, and internationally through extracurricular and curricular activities.

What you'll need

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• Minimum educational qualification: a two-year post-secondary diploma in a related discipline.
• Diploma in Business Administration or related field in entrepreneurship or applied research preferred.
• At least three (3) years of recent, relevant occupational experience supporting entrepreneurs, including business advisories, community resource navigation, and workshop delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, virtual meeting platforms, and social media tools.
• Comfortable working in a digital environment, with a commitment to technological proficiency for enhancing student experience.
• Experience in training, facilitation, and applying adult learning principles is an asset.
• Experience supporting staff, students, and prospective students.
• Experience working in a makerspace environment.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse groups and resolving issues.
• Superior customer service skills and ability to build trust.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Technical knowledge in business support, startup activities, makerspace operations, program coordination, and resource development.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proven coordination skills related to entrepreneurial programming and event management.
• Strong records and information management abilities related to entrepreneurial supports across the province.
• Lifelong learning dedication in entrepreneurship and adult education.
• Active community involvement within local, national, and international entrepreneurial ecosystems.

A Little Bit About Us

Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous persons, racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women. Applicants may self-identify via the online questionnaire.

All NSCC positions are advertised on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more about our hiring process, visit our website.

Interested?

Work With Us

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees must complete a two-year adult education program delivered by NSCC. Successful completion within the probationary period is required for regular status. Candidates will need to provide three recent occupational references and official transcripts.

NSCC is committed to inclusive hiring and reasonable accommodations. Contact HR Generalist Nikki Berrigan at [e-mail] if needed.