Skilled Trades 10, Construction Trades 11 (PVEC)

Government of Nova Scotia; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Skilled Trades Teacher to inspire and guide students in the construction trades. This role emphasizes experiential learning and safety protocols, fostering a rich educational environment. The ideal candidate will have a Certified Journeyperson/Red Seal status and a passion for mentoring students. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups. This permanent position offers the opportunity to make a real impact on students' futures while collaborating with community partners and industry experts.

Qualifications

• Must have Certified Journeyperson/Red Seal status in a designated trade.
• Experience in skilled trades and ability to create a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction to students in Skilled Trades courses.
• Design engaging experiential learning opportunities aligned with curriculum.
• Collaborate with community and industry partners to support learning.

Skills

Certified Journeyperson/Red Seal status

Teaching skills

Occupational experience in skilled trades

Knowledge of PPE and safety protocols

Ability to mentor students

Collaboration with community partners

Experience in managing building supplies

Education

Nova Scotia Teaching License

Vocational Teaching Certificate (VTCII)

Job description

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Skilled Trades 10-5 sections, Construction Trades 11-2 Sections - Req#87327

Date: May 1, 2025

Location:Bridgewater, NS, CA, B4V 1C4

Title: Skilled Trades 10-5 sections, Construction Trades 11-2 Sections

Skilled Trades 10-5 sections, Construction Trades 11-2 Sections

Reports to: School Administrator

Location: Park View Education Centre

Application Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/05/2025 at 11:59pm

Effective Date(s) (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/01/2025

Position Type: 100% Permanent

Description:

The Skilled Trades Teacher is responsible for teaching and providing support to students within the South Shore Regional Centre for Education. The Teacher will work within the Inclusive Education Policy framework by participating in individualized program planning with school staff and families to maximize learning experiences for students. The Skilled Trades Teacher will create an experiential learning environment rich in safety following the Safety Protocols for Skilled Trades and Technology Education.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Certified Journeyperson/Red Seal status in a designated trade as defined by the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act.

• Valid Nova Scotia Teaching License is preferred and/or a valid Vocational Teaching Certificate (VTCII) will be considered.

• Recent occupational experience in the skilled trades industry.

• Understanding of the 70 skilled trades occupations designated under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act for certification and/or apprenticeship in Nova Scotia.

• Experience with skilled trades and career exploration.

• Ability to create and foster a safe working environment/classroom in correlation with the Safety Protocols for Skilled Trades and Technology Education and in compliance with industry standards and best practices for safety.

• Working knowledge and understanding of proper PPE use and tool/material management in the realm of construction trades.

• Understanding of experiential learning through student learning experiences and equitable, balanced assessment.

• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students or equivalent experience as a trainer in industry.

• Ability to network, collaborate, and engage with community partners to enrich learning experiences for students.

• Willingness to support underrepresented groups in skilled trades and related learning.

• Experience managing large quantities of building supplies, materials, and tools/equipment using a designated budget.
  

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of instruction to students enrolled in the Skilled Trades suite of courses.

• Designing engaging experiential learning opportunities for students aligning with EECD curriculum.

• Engagement with community partners, industry partners, mentors, skilled trades coaches, SSRCE regional staff, and the EECD Career Pathways team to support student learning.

• Evaluate students performance, mentor and guide students, and maintain currency within your occupational field;

• Engage in professional learning and collaboration with the support of the SSRCE Youth Pathways Consultant.

• Required to create and maintain a safe learning environment using the Safety Protocols for Skilled Trades and Technology Education in conjunction with industry safety standards.

• Must be willing to upgrade professional educational skills as necessary.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

SECURITY CHECKS:

The South Shore Regional Centre for Educationrequires that allnewly hiredemployees provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Register Check andCriminal Record / Vulnerable SectorChecks. If you have current ones less than 3 months oldyou can attach these checks to your profile / resume.

To apply please complete the online profile/resume. You can attach a resume to your profile, security checks, and reference letters if applicable(Please note:Failure to include your references will cause delay in processing your application.)

We thank you for your interest in the posted vacancy. The appointment to this vacancy will be according to Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information about the SSRCE visit our website at https://www.ssrce.ca/