2627-163 Program Assistant (TS5) - IT Campus

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, NS, is hiring a Program Assistant (TS5) in the IT Campus. You will support shop operations, labs, and events while maintaining safety and inventory controls in a Trades and Transportation environment.

The role requires a college diploma or certificate in a related trade, 3+ years of experience, WHMIS/OHS training, and proficiency with MS Office. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a September 14, 2026 start date.

Qualifications

• Minimum college diploma or certificate in a related discipline (Industrial Mechanic, Plumber, Pipefitter or Welder).
• Minimum of 3 years of related occupational experience (full-time equivalent).
• Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Basic knowledge of trades operations and safe working conditions.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and email.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance of shop equipment and ensure preventative maintenance procedures are followed.
• Maintain a safe work environment in all shops.
• Assist in set up and display of special events.
• Assist Faculty with labs and pre-lab organization.
• Supervise the Pipe and Industrial Mechanic shops during service periods.
• Assist with training opportunities for students.
• Maintain inventory control and timely ordering of materials for curriculum needs.
• Ensure compliance with shop safety and quality control policies.
• Assist faculty in preparation, dismantling and cleanup of workshop demonstrations.
• Maintain professional relationships and provide effective customer service for shop and classroom users.

Skills

Equity & inclusion

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Instruction adherence

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Education

College diploma or certificate in related discipline (Industrial Mechanic, Plumber, Pipefitter, Welder)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email software

Job description

Halifax, Nova Scotia

School of Applied Technology and Innovation

Application deadline is 11:59 PM, September 3, 2026

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The Opportunity

Halifax, NS

Education and Training

Experienced

Term

Competition Number: 2627-168

Benefits

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

Operational Support

Program Assistant (TS5)

IT Campus

Halifax, Nova Scotia

School of Applied Technology and Innovation

Term Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately September 14th, 2026 and ending approximately August 30, 2027

Application deadline is 11:59 PM, September 3, 2026

Competition No.

Salary range: $43,067.69 to $49,280.12 annually

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

Reporting to an Academic Chair, as a member of the School of Trades and Transportation, you will:

• Provide maintenance of shop equipment, and ensure proper preventative maintenance procedures are carried out in our shops.
• Maintain a safe work environment in all areas where students and staff are working.
• Assist in the set up and display of special events.
• Assist Faculty with labs and pre-lab organization.
• Supervise the Pipe and Industrial Mechanic shops throughout service periods.
• Assist with various training opportunities for students.
• Maintain inventory control in the shops as well as the timely ordering of materials to suit curriculum requirements.
• Ensure compliance with shop safety and quality control requirements by following applicable safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Assist faculty in the preparation, dismantling and cleanup of workshop demonstrations.
• Maintain professional and courteous relationships with all staff and provide effective customer service for all users of the shop and classroom spaces.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a college diploma or certificate in a related discipline such as Industrial Mechanic, Plumber, Pipefitter or Welder.
• You have a minimum of 3 years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience.
• Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain.
• You have a basic knowledge of trades operations and safe working conditions.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and email.
• 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.

Relevant Skills And Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to 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.
• Ability to follow instructions and to interpret policies and procedures.
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide routine information and answer inquiries.
• You demonstrate a personal commitment to safety.

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

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 Talent Consultant at [e-mail]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.