Manager, Workforce Development - Office

Position: 2627-183 - Manager, Workforce Development (CL7) - Central Office
Manager, Workforce Development (CL7)
Education

Central Office/IT Campus

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Institute of Skilled Trades
Continuing Full-Time Position :
Commencing approximately October 19, 2026

Final date to receive applications is 11:59 PM September 29, 2026

Competition No.

Salary range: $ to $ annually

Although this position reports centrally into the IT campus, other locations across the province may be considered, subject to space availability and operational requirements. If you have a preferred NSCC campus/site location, please state your preference in the prescreening questions for this competition.

Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational

Experience:

The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in a related field such as Business or Science; an MBA would be considered an asset; a Red Seal designation would be considered an asset.

You have a minimum of 5 years of recent and related occupational experience in developing strategic sector engagement.

You have specific experience in assessing industry training needs, and leading projects from inception to implementation.

Experience in the management of trades specific contract training would be considered an asset

You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, and Customer Relationship Management databases.

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

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

You demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism

You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you 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 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 in business development, training, and program implementation

You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills

You are a strong communicator

You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, training, contract execution, and project management.

You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to development of and/or training projects

You are dedicated to life-long learning for yourself and your teams, participating in and leading through training throughout your career.

You show a strong commitment to community involvement and understand how industry, non profits, and governmental organizations can benefit from professional education & development.

Responsibilities
What you will be doing…
As a member of the Institute of Skilled Trades team, reporting to the Dean, you will:

Enhance and deliver the College's mandate to conduct community & industry liaising within Sectors around the Province with a primary focus on training within trades and trades supporting sectors (Construction, Industrial/Manufacturing, Motive Power, Service)

Support external stakeholder engagement through efforts that include work integrated learning, applied research, apprenticeship, program engagement, alumni support, continuing education, and contract[ training initiatives

Represent the College throughout Nova Scotia, to match College program skillsets and equipment with the innovative training needs and requirements of Industry Partner stakeholders

Develop and nurture relationships with external partners in industry, government, and other appropriate community organizations to support the increase of external engagement within the college

Negotiate and document agreements, contracts, and deliverables

Ensure that any intellectual property ownership and rights of the College, faculty, staff, students, and partners are protected at all times.

Act as liaison between College stakeholders, government agencies, community members, and industry. Collaborate across schools and campuses and stimulate engagement across all faculty, staff, and students

Manage budgets and operational planning; maximize and leverage results under constraints.

Create and deliver programs that provide value to the College in furtherance of NSCC's strategic plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent,…