Material Logistics & Yard Coordinator

Valard; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College is seeking an Operational Support Campus and Events Coordinator for the Eastern Region, primarily at Strait Area Campus or Pictou Campus. The role requires on-site presence for events and occasional travel within the region.

Applicants should have a college certificate or diploma in Event Management or related field and experience in event coordination. The position includes evening and weekend hours as needed, with a salary range of $48,210 to $59,118 CAD annually.

Qualifications

• The minimum educational qualification is a College certificate or diploma in a related field such as Event Management, Public Relations, Community Development or Tourism.
• Certification in CMP, CSEP, and/or CPCE would be considered an asset.
• A minimum of three (3) years full-time equivalent experience in event coordination, event bookings and rental agreements.
• Experience with event management software would be considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office Suite and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for planning and delivery of campus events and activities within the Eastern Region.
• Support the coordinator of college-wide signature events such as Orientation, Open House, and Convocation.
• Coordinate conferences and summer camps; manage event logistics and communications.
• Track event activity and revenue; ensure compliance with College policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

College certificate or diploma in Event Management

College certificate or diploma in Public Relations

College certificate or diploma in Community Development

College certificate or diploma in Tourism

Tools

Event management software

Financial software

Job description

Job Overview

Operational SupportCampus and Events Coordinator (CS6)Eastern Region: Strait Area Campus and Pictou CampusPort Hawkesbury and Stellarton, Nova ScotiaDepartment of Campuses and CommunitiesContinuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately December 1, 2025Application deadline is 11:59PM, November 11, 2025Competition No. 2526-282Salary range: $48,210.27 to $59,117.52 annuallyThis is a regional role with a primary work location at either Strait Area Campus or Pictou Campus. Regular travel between both campuses within the region will be required.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Student Services, with functional guidance from the Director of Ancillary Services, you will:Provide administrative support for the planning and delivery of campus events and activities within the Eastern Region, supporting the regional management team.Support the coordinator of college-wide signature events such as Orientation, Open House, and Convocation, ensuring they meet institutional standards.Support the coordination of conferences and summer camps.Manage event logistics, coordinate event communications, support event documentation, and liaise with internal department and external partners.Ensure compliance with College policies, track event activity and revenue, and contribute to the promotion of campus services.Act as the on-site coordinator for events and as such, it is expected that you will be on-site to support events.This role requires flexibility for evening and weekend hours, along with travel within the Eastern Region. As a result, regular working days and hours may adjust based on scheduled events.

Qualifications

Qualifications Qualifications and Occupational Experience:The minimum educational qualification for this position is a College certificate or diploma in a related field such as Event Management, Public Relations, Community Development or Tourism.Certification in Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP), and/or Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) would be considered an asset.You have a minimum of three (3) years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in event coordination, event bookings and rental agreement preparations. With specific experience in working with internal and external clients and collaborating with organizational departments.You have financial experience such as processing DPO's and coordinating activities which result in financial commitments, obligations or costs. You have some previous responsibility for handling contracts and/or purchase orders.Experience with event management software would be considered an asset.Excellent computer skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.Relevant Skills and Knowledge: You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are able to interact effectively with a diversity of people.You are known for your superior customer/client service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.You can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.You can manage multiple agendas, work independently, exercise judgment and assume accountability.You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in the research, analysis and measurement of data for assessments and progress reports.You possess strong organizational and attention to detail skills.You have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.You are a creative self-starter with a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in event management software and financial software.You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to client experience and the coordination of services, work, events, and logistics.You are dedicated to life-long learning demonstrated by continuous learning through professional development.You show a strong commitment to community involvement.

About Nova Scotia Community College

About Nova Scotia Community College We value Diversity and InclusionThe 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 NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning CentreNorthern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning CentreMetro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT CampusSouthwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning CentreValley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)Stand-Alone Campuses:Ivany CampusSydney Waterfront CampuseCampusAll NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

Other Information

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 [e-mail]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here. Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.