Equipment Technician 1 (TS10) - Ivany Campus

Nova Scotia Community College; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Nova Scotia is seeking an Equipment Technician to provide operational support and maintenance of equipment for its programs. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include assisting students with equipment needs, managing inventory, and ensuring a safe working environment. This is a full-time term position commencing on August 11, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant occupational experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and email.
• Valid Nova Scotia Drivers License is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain equipment for various programs.
• Assist students with equipment needs for learning.
• Responsible for inventory control and repairs.

Skills

Customer service experience

Troubleshooting system malfunctions

Commitment to equity and diversity

Presentation skills

Education

Diploma in Television and Film Production or Audio Recording

Tools

Audio recording hardware and software

Video cameras and post-production equipment

Lighting gear for photography and film

Job description

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The Opportunity

Operational Support

Equipment Technician 1 (TS10)

Education

Ivany Campus

Dartmouth Nova Scotia

School of Business and Creative Industries

Term Full-Time Position : Commencing approximately August 11 2025 and ending approximately December 19 2025

Application deadline is 11 : 59 PM July 24 2025

Competition No. 2526-171

Salary range : $46690.30 to $54832.37 annually

What youll do

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Academic Chair of Business and Creative Industries you will :

• Provide support and maintenance of equipment for different program areas within the School of Business and Creative Industries. This equipment includes but is not limited to music amps and microphones etc.
• Assist students to identify equipment requirements for a variety of learning situations such as setting up for live sound.
• Assist with the daily sign out of equipment and inventory control.
• Order materials to suit curriculum requirements.
• Identify faulty equipment and make basic repairs.
• You may be responsible for supporting students during the evening / weekend hours (flexible hours required) in a variety of production spaces such as studios editing suites announce booths etc. This would include loaning of equipment; trouble-shooting equipment problems; maintaining room and equipment schedules.

What youll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience :

The minimum educational qualification for this position is a diploma related to Television and Film Production or Audio Recording.

You have a minimum of two (2) years (full-time equivalent) of recent relevant occupational experience. This includes customer service experience.

You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and email. Fluent computer skills in both MAC and PC platforms are essential.

Possess broad knowledge of the operation and maintenance procedures of :

audio recording hardware and software such as Protocols and experience with live sound and / or film production set-up is essential.

video cameras and related post-production computer equipment and software as well as digital still camera systems is essential.

a variety of lighting gear for still photography film production video studio and location shooting is an asset.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge :

You demonstrate a commitment to equity diversity inclusion accessibility and anti-racism.

Ability to troubleshoot system and equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action is critical.

You are innovative and committed to life-long learning and community involvement.

You are familiar with working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures.

Your desire and enthusiasm to assist our faculty who teach students with diverse backgrounds and knowledge along with your superb presentation interpersonal and team-building skills make you an ideal candidate.

As a creative self-starter you have been recognized for your high energy and your commitment to excellence.

A valid Nova Scotia Drivers License would be considered an asset.

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 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 five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCCs 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 Regio n : Includes Lunenburg Shelburne Burridge Campuses and Digby Learning Centre

Valley Region : Includes Kingstec Campus Annapolis Valley Campus and the Centre of Geographic Sciences COGS)

Stand-Alone Campuses :

Ivany Campus

Sydney Waterfront Campus

eCampus

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process please follow this link.

Are you interested

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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 Jaclynn Kelly HR Generalist at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Hand Tools,caterpillar,Computer Operation,Industrial Equipment,Industrial Maintenance,Mechanical Knowledge,Schematics,Maintenance,Hydraulics,Equipment Repair,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 46690 - 54832