Nova Scotia Community College

Permanent

Weekdays

Description

Operational Support

Program Assistant (Wind Turbine Technician) TS10

Strait Area Campus

Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

School of Applied Technology and Innovation

Continuing Full Time Position: Commencing August 17, 2026

Application deadline: 11:59PM, July 14, 2026

Competition No: 2627-069

Salary Range: $51,258.30 - $60,185.22 annually

What you will be doing…

• Reporting to the Academic Chair, and under the direct supervision of the Wind Turbine Technician Faculty, you will provide field site, shop, program and administrative support for the Wind Turbine Technician program and GWO certification training.
• You will provide shop and field-site(s) readiness by having equipment prepared, inspections completed, and inventory system up to date.
• Additionally, you will assist with field-site(s)/shop demonstrations; provide administrative preparation for the field-site(s)/shop and assist with training exercises.
• You will also assist in classroom and lab/shop demonstrations and prepare projects and mock-ups in advance of training. You will assist Faculty with the safe operation of tools and equipment and safe work practices as well as support faculty and students as required during training exercises.
• You will be responsible for tracking and maintaining inventory, training records, equipment inspections, hazard assessments and other program related documentation.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification is a relevant post-secondary diploma or certification for industrial electrical systems and controls and/or industrial mechanical and hydraulic systems.

• You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent, related experience working in an industrial environment with industrial electrical systems and controls and/or industrial mechanical and hydraulic systems.

• 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 within the first year.
• You possess or are willing to obtain certified fall arrest training, the ability to work at heights and obtaining GWO certifications will be a requirement of employment.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail or basic file management software.
• 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 administrative and record keeping skills are considered an asset
• Experience supporting/providing services 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 operating specific equipment, inventory control, performing audits, equipment preparation, equipment maintenance and inspection.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to planning and implementing field work activities.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to tool and equipment inventory.
• You have the physical capacity to work in outdoor environments at heights.
• You can carry 20kg of equipment to site locations in a variety of weather conditions.

Location Information

Community

Port Hawkesbury

County

The Town of Port Hawkesbury

Province

NS

Country

Canada

Opportunity Information

Employer

Nova Scotia Community College

NOC Code

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Experience Required

Yes

Available Openings

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Pay Type

Salary

Pay Period

To be Determined

Remuneration Per Pay Period

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Start Date

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End Date

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Posted on

July 3rd 2026

Expires

July 14th 2026