Instructor, Administrative Professional: Legal Services

NBCC (New Brunswick Community College); Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic Instructor for Administrative Professional: Legal Services. This role involves planning instructional materials, managing a positive learning environment, and evaluating students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal services and experience in teaching. Join a community committed to transforming lives and supporting students' educational aspirations while enjoying a collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusion. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate educators.

Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid sick and vacation leave

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Administrative Professional: Legal Services or related discipline.
• 5 years of recent experience in a law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare instructional materials for students.
• Establish and manage a positive learning environment.

Skills

Legal Service

Estate Law

Wills

Real Estate

Civil Litigation

Corporate Law

Family Law

Education

Diploma or Degree in Administrative Professional: Legal Services

5 years of experience in a law firm

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 a part of a community of leaders who are driven by learning excellence and social and economic development.

Position Type: Term to June 2026

Location: Saint John

Salary Range: $2,454.00 to $3,458.00 biweekly. Successful candidates may be eligible for a higher maximum step, up to $3,776.00 biweekly, based on their level of post-secondary education.

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
• Civil Litigation
• Real Estate
• Wills & Estates
  
  

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.

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 post-secondary 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.

Skills

• Legal Service
• Estate Law
• Wills
• Real Estate
• Civil Litigation
• Corporate Law
• Family Law
  
  

About New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)

With six Campuses across the province, New Brunswick Community College (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, our staff and our 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 dynamic team that is representative of the communities and industries that we serve.
• We're one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. For seven years in a row, 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 packages and professional development opportunities.
  
  

Are you interested?

• A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
• A salary range of $2,454.00 to $3,458.00 biweekly. Successful candidates may be eligible for a higher maximum step, up to $3,776.00 biweekly, based on their level of post-secondary education.
• Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees. We provide 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 - Spouse and Children).
  
  

This position is a unionized position where the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NBUPPE - Education (Instructional) Group collective agreement for the College.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our students' needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the province.

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.