Instructor, Administrative Professional : Legal Services

NBCC; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) seeks an Instructor for the Administrative Professional: Legal Services program. The role involves planning and delivering instruction, evaluating students, and maintaining professional relationships. Ideal candidates will have relevant educational qualifications and experience in legal services, contributing to the college's mission of transforming lives and communities.

Benefits

Membership in the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan

Opportunities for professional development and training

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Paid sick and vacation leave

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of recent experience providing administrative support in a law firm preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures and the Canadian legal system, especially for New Brunswick.
• Experience teaching in a postsecondary environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare instructional materials and resources.
• Instruct and evaluate students while managing a positive learning environment.
• Integrate technology and active learning techniques into teaching practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical ability

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Diploma or Degree in Administrative Professional: Legal Services

Tools

MS Office

Legal office software

Job description

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to transforming lives and communities. The College is currently seeking a dynamic and competent individual for the position of Instructor Administrative Professional: Legal Services. When you work at NBCC, you are a valued team member and part of a community of leaders driven by learning excellence and social and economic development.

Position Type : Term to June 2026

Location : Saint John

Salary Range : $2454.00 to $3458.00 biweekly. Successful candidates may be eligible for a higher maximum step up to $3776.00 biweekly based on their level of postsecondary education.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

As part of the Wesley Armour School of Business and reporting to the Academic Chair of Business, the Instructor Administrative Professional: Legal Services is responsible for planning and preparing instructional materials and resources; establishing and managing a positive learning environment; instructing and evaluating students; building and sustaining professional relationships with students, colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders; as well as performing other related duties.

Specific instructional areas and courses within the program may include but are not limited to:

Administrative procedures relating to :

• Family Law
• Corporate Law

The successful incumbent will be willing and able to integrate technology and active student learning techniques into teaching practices. Additionally, they will plan, evaluate, and monitor student practicum placements.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Education / Experience :

• Diploma or Degree in Administrative Professional: Legal Services or a related discipline.
• Preference may be given to candidates who have a minimum of five (5) years of recent and related experience providing administrative support in a law firm.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a criminal background check.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures, documentation, and the Canadian legal system, particularly as it relates to New Brunswick.
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience teaching in a postsecondary environment in a blended delivery format.
• A working knowledge of MS Office and legal office software is required.

Professional Skills :

• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical ability, and innovative thinking.
• Self-motivated, service- and results-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• A desire for continuous learning and growth.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Core Skills

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A little bit about us

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)

With six campuses across the province, NBCC transforms lives and communities across New Brunswick and contributes to the social and economic prosperity of our province.

Why work with NBCC

• You want to make a difference. By working at NBCC, you can support students in achieving their educational and career aspirations, help meet the needs of employers, and contribute to stronger communities across New Brunswick.
• You want to belong to something bigger. NBCC welcomes the individual experiences and perspectives of our learners, staff, and partners. We nurture a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to add value. NBCC is an equal opportunity employer, building a diverse team that reflects the communities and industries we serve.
• We're one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. For seven consecutive years, we have been named one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers because of our commitment to families, community service, and employee engagement. This includes paid time off to volunteer, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Interested in joining us?

Work With Us

• A culture focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
• A salary range of $2454.00 to $3458.00 biweekly. Successful candidates may be eligible for a higher maximum step up to $3776.00 biweekly based on their level of postsecondary education.
• Membership in the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Support for employee wellbeing through free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Volunteer leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program and Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit for Spouse and Children).

This position is a unionized position under the NBUPPE Education (Instructional) Group collective agreement for the College.

NBCC is committed to flexible operations and employee wellbeing, considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, which cannot extend beyond New Brunswick. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance from one of our seven locations.

We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application with a resume online by May 14, 2025. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.