Project Coordinator (PS3)

Education

Central Office/ IT Campus

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Department of Research Innovation and Workforce Development

Term Full Time Position: Commencing approximately June 9, 2025 and ending approximately June 5, 2026
Application deadline is 11:59PM, May 13, 2025

Competition No. 2526-047

The salary scale for Professional Support 3 is based on steps that range from $68,917.73 - $91,624.25. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $80,254.49 annually.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant bachelor's degree or diploma in a field such as, but not limited to business administration, education, engineering technologies, or another relevant discipline
• A Bachelor of Education or additional training/certification in Adult Education, Program Planning and Evaluation, Project Management would be considered an asset
• Certification and/or training in project management would be considered an asset.
• Military experience and/or knowledge of the Canadian military ecosystem would be considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of recent and related occupational experience in full coordination of project activities including but not limited to the coordination and the development, of marketing, delivery and evaluation of projects, or the recognized equivalencies.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail; working knowledge or an understanding of l, Brightspace and Peoplesoft would be an asset.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience
• Occasionally work will be required in the evening and weekends (
• Occasional travel outside of NS will be required (

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues
• 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 skills in an environment or on projects related to training and/or research in the marine, oceans and defence sectors
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You can navigate a complex organizational structure, to build and maintain relationships, for the greater good of large projects.
• You are a strong communicator
• You possess excellent coordination and organizational skills specifically related to training and/or research initiatives related to workforce development
• You have strong project management skills.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning.
• You show a strong commitment to community involvement.

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

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 Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.