Program Assistant 2 (TS10) - School of Technology and Environment - Ivany Campus

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

Job summary

A community college in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Program Assistant 2 to provide operational support and assistance for activities related to Civil & Building Technologies. The role involves managing laboratory environments, assisting in class and field work, and ensuring safety protocols. Candidates should have a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and prior experience in civil materials testing.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of recent and related occupational experience.
• Training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Familiar with civil materials and geotechnical work.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for materials testing lab and program administration.
• Oversee the laboratory/shop and manage lab environment.
• Assist in lab demonstrations and project preparations.

Skills

Civil Engineering Technology knowledge

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical knowledge in surveying

Customer service skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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The Opportunity

Operational Support

Program Assistant 2

Ivany Campus

Dartmouth Nova Scotia

School of Technology and Environment

Continuing Full-Time Position : Commencing approximately August 25 2025

Application deadline : 11 : 59PM July 22 2025

Competition No : 2526-159

Salary Range : $46690.30 - $54832.37 annually

What youll do

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Academic Chair of Civil & Building Technologies with functional direction from both Civil Engineering Technology and Oceans Technology program Faculty you will :

• Provide support for activities related to the materials testing laboratory surveying and Ocean Technology shop along with program and administrative assistance for the Civil & Building Technologies Department program portfolio.
• Oversee the laboratory / shop spaces by managing the lab environment. Prepare equipment for surveying and laboratory activities.
• Assist in the classroom & field with lab demonstrations. Prepare projects and mock-ups as needed. Aid faculty with administrative preparation for lab activities technology needs and work collaboratively with students Faculty and staff in a laboratory & field setting to support learning.
• Assist Faculty with the safe operation of tools & equipment ensuring adherence to safe work practices.

What youll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience :

The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant post secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or other Construction Technology disciplines along with relevant Tech Nova certification as a Technician or Technologist. In addition you possess training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety regulations as well as Standard First Aid CPR and discipline relevant safety training or you have a willingness to obtain during employment.

You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in working with civil materials geotechnical work and surveying.

Occupational experience that includes materials testing in a civil materials lab and marine sector experience would be considered an asset.

You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite including MS Teams and e-mail.

You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work.

Experience in training / facilitation preparation delivery and evaluation would be considered an asset.

Experience supporting / providing service to students and prospective students would be considered an asset.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge :

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

You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization.

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 surveying with modern equipment and civil materials testing including soils concrete & asphalt.

You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.

You are a strong communicator.

You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to managing inventory and supplies coordinating schedules and maintaining civil engineering equipment including surveying equipment.

You have proven records and information management skills and abilities.

You are dedicated to life-long learning and have maintained currency in civil engineering practices.

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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.

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

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NSCC offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centred organization we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. 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.

Unfortunately we cannot accept late or paper applications.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 46690 - 54832