2627-059 (b)- Faculty, Power and Utility Line Work - Cumberland Campus

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Pension plan

Group RRSP

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College seeks experienced Power and Utility Line Work professionals to join the Institute of Skilled Trades as faculty. You will deliver both theoretical and hands-on training, drawing on industry knowledge and troubleshooting experience to guide students in Cumberland and surrounding campuses.

You will mentor learners, promote safety, and collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to keep curricula relevant and engaging.

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Red Seal certification in Powerline Technician is required.
• Five years (full-time equivalent) of recent journeyperson experience in construction and maintenance.
• Safety training including WHMIS, OH&S, Fall Arrest and Confined Space.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; commitment to safety, mentorship and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver theoretical and hands-on training in the classroom and workshop.
• Share real-life industry troubleshooting knowledge with students.
• Mentor and support students entering the trade.
• Help students build the skills employers are looking for.
• Promote and ensure health and safety practices in classrooms, shops and labs.
• Collaborate with fellow instructors and industry partners.
• Stay current with evolving technology and industry practices.
• Participate in student advising, curriculum development, program promotion and work placement support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Mentorship

Troubleshooting experience

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal certification in Powerline Technician

Job description

Institute of Skilled Trades

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The Opportunity

Dartmouth, NS

In-person

Education and Training

Experienced

Temporary

Competition Number: 2627-059

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Pension plan
• Group RRSP
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Faculty - Power and Utility Line Work

Education

Cumberland Campus

Springhill, Nova Scotia

Institute of Skilled Trades

2 Auxiliary Positions (approx. 2 days/week):

Commencing approximately September 28, 2026 and ending approximately April 23, 2027

Application deadline is 11:59PM, September 8, 2026

Competition No. 2627-059 (b)

From Industry Expert to Instructor - Help Train the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Workers

Are you an experienced Power and Utility Line Worker looking for a new challenge; one that keeps you connected to the trade you love, while offering more balance, stability, and long-term security?

At Nova Scotia Community College, you can take the knowledge and experience you've built in industry and use it to mentor the next generation of skilled trades professionals, all while enjoying predictable hours, excellent benefits, and a career that is easier on the body.

Why Make the Move to Teaching?

• This is an opportunity to stay hands-on in the trade without the physical demands, long shifts, emergency callouts, or unpredictable schedules that often come with industry work.
• As a Faculty member with NSCC, you'll enjoy:
• The opportunity to share your industry expertise and help shape the next generation of skilled trades professionals
• Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on students, industry, and communities
• A supportive team environment focused on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning
• The ability to stay connected to your trade while transitioning into teaching
• Predictable work hours that support work-life balance
• A stable and rewarding career in education with opportunities for professional growth
• Support and training to help transition successfully into teaching

Whether you're looking to slow down physically, spend more time with family, take your trade experience in a new direction, or transition into a rewarding second phase of your career, this role offers the chance to do all of that while remaining deeply connected to the trades community.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

As part of the Institute of Skilled Trades faculty team in the Power and Utility Line Work program, you will:

• Deliver theoretical and hands on practical shop training along with classroom instruction
• Share real-life industry knowledge and troubleshooting experience
• Mentor and support students entering the trade
• Help students build the skills employers are looking for
• Promote and ensure health and safety practices and procedures are consistently followed in classrooms, shops, and labs.
• Work collaboratively with fellow instructors and industry partners
• Stay current with evolving technology and industry practices
• Participate in student advising, curriculum development, program promotion, committee work, and work placement support

What you'll need

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We're seeking experienced tradespeople who are passionate about the industry and interested in helping others succeed.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• Interprovincial Red Seal certification in Powerline Technician
• A minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent journeyperson experience in the areas of construction and maintenance
• Safety training including WHMIS, OH&S, Fall Arrest and Confined Space
• Comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safety, mentorship, and lifelong learning

Previous teaching experience or related experience in the delivery of educational program or training adults would be an asset, but not required. If you've coached apprentices, trained coworkers, or shared your knowledge on the shop floor, you already have valuable experience to build on.

NOTE: Two years of your training will be counted towards the educational requirements and cannot be included as part of your occupational experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Faculty salaries currently range from approximately $81,760 to $104,267 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

In Addition To Salary, NSCC Offers

• A defined benefit pension plan to support long-term financial security
• Professional development and training opportunities to support ongoing learning and career growth

Make an Impact

The trades need experienced professionals willing to pass on their knowledge. This is your opportunity to shape the future of industry while building a healthier, more balanced future for yourself.

If you're ready to bring your trade experience into the classroom and help develop the next generation of technicians, we'd love to hear from you.

A Little Bit About Us

Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

• Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
• Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
• Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
• Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
• Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
• Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus

Stand-Alone Campus

• Ivany Campus

Are you interested?

Work With Us

As a condition of employment, you are required to provide proof of a valid Red Seal certification, including your Red Seal number for verification with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, prior to your start date.

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 [e-mail]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: Employee Workplace Accommodations Policy | NSCC