2627-026 (b) - Achieve Program Coordinator - Akerley Campus

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

School of Access, Business, Creative Industries and Education

Final date to receive applications is 11:59PM, September 1, 2026

Dartmouth, NS

Education and Training

Experienced

Full-time

Competition Number:

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

Education

Akerley Campus

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

School of Access, Business, Creative Industries and Education

Continuing Full-time Position:
Commencing approximately September 28, 2026

Final date to receive applications is 11:59PM, September 1, 2026

Competition No.

The salary scale for Professional Support 2 is based on steps that range from $70,228.25 - $87,849.46. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $76,947.98 annually.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…

• You will be responsible to the College/Campus for the development and provision of the Achieve program. In addition, this position will provide leadership and guidance in the promotion, planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of the Achieve program.
• Learners in the Achieve Program take part in college life and experience hands-on activities and workshops in this transition program. They are guided through a person-centered process of developing personal goals and action plans for employment, independent living and social networking. Classroom and campus experiences create a foundation for learning essential and employability skills.
• Applied learning experiences on campus and in the community provide job shadowing, and work experience. The Achieve Program not only helps students transition to employment, but in some cases into other NSCC core programs.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational

Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in social services or a related discipline. Certification as a Career Development Practitioner would be considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience. Your occupational experience includes demonstrated experience supporting persons with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder and working with individuals with social and emotional issues.
• Occupational experience that includes facilitating learning in a group setting/teaching or tutoring would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail Experience with Brightspace 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
• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation.
• You have experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students

Relevant Skills And Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, 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 are able to 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 presentation and other educational software to support teaching and learning.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to program promotion, community building, and admissions processes
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities writing data-driven reports and program evaluation.
• 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.
• You possess strong facilitation and classroom management skills and strategies.
• You have familiarity and experience liaising with schools and Regional Centres for Education

A Little Bit About Us

Nova Scotia Community College

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…