2627-216 - Project Coordinator (PS2), NSCC International - Central Office

Nova Scotia Community College; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College International is seeking a Project Coordinator (PS2) to manage externally funded technical assistance projects and international learning programs for students and staff in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role reports to the NSCC International management team and requires collaboration with international partners and funding agencies.

The successful candidate will coordinate activities, assist in budgeting and reporting, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year college diploma in a related discipline (business, engineering, entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of recent related occupational experience.
• Experience with international initiatives, proposal development and project management is an asset.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook; comfortable in a digital environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple activities of externally funded technical assistance projects and international learning programs for students and staff.
• Engage with international stakeholders, partners and funding agencies; assist in project planning, event planning, budgeting, implementation and reporting.
• Support and participate in proposal writing and narrative reporting; contribute to project quality and results-based management.

Skills

Inclusion & DEI

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Project coordination

Relationship management

Communication

Events & logistics

Budgeting

Narrative reporting

Education

Diploma (2-year college)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Professional Support

Project Coordinator (PS2)

NSCC International

Central Office/ IT Campus

Halifax, Nova Scotia

NSCC International

Continuing, Full-time Position: Commencing approximately January 8, 2027

Application deadline is

11:59PM, November 3, 2026

Competition No.

2627-216

The salary scale for Professional Support 2 is based on steps that range from $70,228.25 - $87,849.46. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $76,947.98 annually.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a 2-year community college diploma in a related discipline such as business, engineering, entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of recent and related occupational experience.
• Experience with international initiatives, as well as proposal development and project management experience would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience
• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery, and evaluation
• You have experience supporting/providing services to students and prospective students

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues
• 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 project coordination related to international initiatives, programs and projects)
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to events, logistics, budgeting, financial and narrative reporting
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to Canadian and international funding agency requirements)
• You have strong project management skills in relationship management, communications, planning, and financial and narrative reporting
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in project quality and results-based management
• You are dedicated to life-long learning in a rapidly evolving field of international education and international project management

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…

Reporting to the Manager, NSCC International and the Manager, International Learning (outbound), the Project Coordinator, NSCC International will be responsible for:

Coordination of multiple activities of externally funded technical assistance projects and international learning programs for students and employees. Activities include relationship building, communication and collaboration with international stakeholders, international partners and funding agencies, project planning, event planning, budgeting, implementation, problem solving, proposal writing, financial and narrative report preparation.

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

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 & Talent Consultant, at [e-mail].

Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we can not accept late or paper applications.