Faculty, Power and Utility Line - Cumberland Campus

Faculty - Power and Utility Line Work

Location:

Dartmouth, NS and Cumberland Campus, Springhill, Nova Scotia

Position Type:
Temporary Auxiliary – approximately 2 days per week

Competition Number:

Final date to receive applications: 11:59 PM, June 23, 2026

As part of the Institute of Skilled Trades faculty team in the Power and Utility Line Work program, you will:

• Deliver theoretical and hands‑on practical shop training along with classroom instruction
• Share real‑life industry knowledge and troubleshooting experience
• Mentor and support students entering the trade
• Help students build the skills employers are looking for
• Promote and ensure health and safety practices and procedures are consistently followed in classrooms, shops, and labs.
• Work collaboratively with fellow instructors and industry partners
• Stay current with evolving technology and industry practices
• Participate in student advising, curriculum development, program promotion, committee work, and work‑placement support

We are seeking experienced tradespeople who are passionate about the industry and interested in helping others succeed. Ideal candidates will have:

• Interprovincial Red Seal certification in Powerline Technician
• A minimum of five years (full‑time equivalent) of recent journeyperson experience in construction and maintenance
• Safety training including WHMIS, OH&S, Fall Arrest and Confined Space
• Comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safety, mentorship, and lifelong learning

Previous teaching experience or related experience in the delivery of educational programs or training adults would be an asset, but is not required. If you have coached apprentices, trained coworkers, or shared knowledge on the shop floor, you already have valuable experience to build on.

Faculty salaries range from approximately $78,771 to $104,267 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

• A defined benefit pension plan to support long‑term financial security
• Professional development and training opportunities to support ongoing learning and career growth

As a condition of employment, you are required to provide proof of a valid Red Seal certification, including your Red Seal number for verification with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, prior to your start date.

We value Diversity and Inclusion. The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self‑identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.