Economic Development jobs in Canada

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, Energy Storage Installation. 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: Casual

Location: Saint John

Salary: $33.85 to $52.08 per hour, based on the experience and level of post-secondary education.

Education/Experience:

• Diploma or degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or a valid Red Seal in the trades of Steel Fabrication, Welder/Fitter, or Welder and related and recent work experience at the Journeyperson's level.
• Candidate must possess a CSA W 178.2 - Level 2 Welding Inspector Certificate.
• Experience working in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control.

Professional Skills:

• Highly flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to navigate and build relationships effectively throughout the organization.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

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.

As part of the School of Professional and Part-time Learning and reporting to the Business Development Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the planning and preparation of 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 other related duties.

Specific instructional areas may include, but may not be limited to:

• Planning: Understand the principles and planning of energy storage projects
• Design: Learn system sizing, configuration, and performance considerations
• Installation: Gain practical skills for safe, code-compliant system installs
• Commissioning: Test and verify systems for operational readiness
• Decommissioning: Safely remove and recycle end-of-life battery systems
• Operations & Maintenance: Monitor, maintain, and optimize system performance

The successful incumbent will be willing and able to integrate technology and active student learning techniques into teaching practices.

• A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
• NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees. We provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

Curious to learn more about the benefits NBCC has to offer? Visit our Careers Page.

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

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.

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 student 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.

NBCC is committed to employment equity and strives to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.