Faculty, Building Systems Technician; HVAC&R Waterfront Campus

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Sydney, NS

Education and Training

Experienced

Temporary

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• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Pension plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs

Education

School of Trades and Transportation

Term full‑time Position:
Commencing approximately April 13, 2026 and ending approximately May 15, 2027

Final date to receive applications is 11:59 PM, March 24, 2026

Competition No.

The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on steps that range from $78,771.88 - $. New NSCC Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for relevant occupational experience. New NSCC Faculty may receive up to an additional four steps for full‑time equivalent years of instructional experience (instructional experience is defined as teaching post‑secondary). The maximum a new NSCC Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $97,388.02.

• Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the Building Systems Technician (HVAC&R) program.
• Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This will include preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Brightspace) and classroom technology.
• Ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops, and labs.
• Maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and to continually develop your understanding of 21st century teaching and learning practices. This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g., in‑class, online, blended online/in‑class), off‑site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.
• Related duties include but are not limited to academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision/development through collaborative practice within faculty working groups, supporting, and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is Red Seal Journeyperson certification in the Refrigeration Mechanical Technician field or Inter‑provincial Journeyperson status in the ACR industry. A Refrigeration Plant Operator certification would be considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of five years (full‑time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in the field of air conditioning and refrigeration systems and their respective control systems.
  
  NOTE:
  
  Two years of your training will be counted towards the educational requirements and cannot be included as part of your occupational experience.
• Based on the range of skills required in the HVAC/R industry, training and/or certification in the fields of natural/propane gas, electrical/electronic and mechanical/ventilation related systems would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, and e‑mail. Knowledge of Learning Management Software such as Brightspace would be considered an asset.
• You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field.
• 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 support of an exceptional student experience, including multi‑media technologies and a variety of platforms that will engage students in online and blended learning.
• Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults.
• Occupational experience that includes experience in providing performance feedback will be considered an asset.
• You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation‑specific safety practices.
• You are comfortable using multi‑media technologies and a variety of…