Project Coordinator (Infrastructure Construction)

Valard Construction; Port Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College is seeking an Operational Support Campus and Events Coordinator (CS6) for the Eastern Region, primarily at Strait Area Campus or Pictou Campus. You will support planning and delivery of campus events, and coordinate signature events, conferences, and camps across the region, with on-site oversight and regional travel.

The role requires a college certificate/diploma in a related field and 3+ years of event coordination experience, plus proficiency in MS Office and

Qualifications

• College certificate or diploma in event-related field.
• Certification such as CMP/CSEP/CPCE is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of recent event coordination experience.
• Experience with contracts and purchase orders.
• Experience with event management software is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for planning and delivery of campus events and activities.
• Support the coordination of college-wide signature events such as Orientation, Open House and Convocation.
• Coordinate conferences and summer camps logistics and communications.
• Manage event logistics, documentation, and liaison with partners.
• Ensure compliance with policies and track event activity and revenue.
• Act as on-site event coordinator with travel across the Eastern Region.

Skills

Equity & inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent work

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

College certificate or diploma in Event Management, Public Relations, Community Development or Tourism

Tools

Event management software

Financial software

Microsoft Office & Outlook

Job description

Operational SupportCampus and Events Coordinator (CS6)

Eastern Region: Strait Area Campus and Pictou CampusPort Hawkesbury and Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Department of Campuses and Communities.

Salary range: CA$80,000.00–CA$110,000.00 yearly.

Salary range: $48,210.27 to $59,117.52 annually.

Full-time.

Permanent.

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time, Sep-26.

Application deadline is 11:59PM, November 11, 2025.

Competition No. 2526-282.

Full-time Position: Commencing approximately December 1, 2025.

This 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 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

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.

• 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 Region: 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

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.