Faculty – Natural Resources Environmental Technology Campus

Faculty – Natural Resources Environmental Technology Y2

Term
:
Full‑time

Position
:
Commencing approximately August 24, 2026 and ending approximately June 18, 2027

Competition Number
: 2627‑033

Salary Scale
: NSCC Faculty scale – steps $78,771.88 to $; new Faculty may receive up to nine steps (maximum $97,388.02) based on relevant experience and instructional years.

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

• Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the Natural Resources Environmental Technology program.
• Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This includes 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 may involve different delivery modalities (in‑class, online, blended), off‑site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.
• Related duties include, but are not limited to, academic and career advisement, participation 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 a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Environmental Sciences and/or a relevant degree or diploma in a discipline related to Natural Resources, such as Resource or Forest Technology. An Environmental Professional (EP) designation through Canadian Environmental Certification Approvals Board (CECAB) is required, or you are willing to obtain an EP certification.
• Completion of courses/training in saw use and safety, tree marking and GIS would be considered an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in natural resources environmental technology.
• Specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in:
  • Stream ecology and restoration
  • Identification of Nova Scotia's coastal habitats and ecology.
  • Wildlife identification and ecology
  • NSDNR's Forest Ecosystem Classification
  • Trail cameras, Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs) temperature sensors and other environmental technologies.
  • Collect, analyze, visualize and present environmental data.
  • Interpretation of maps and remotely sensed imagery
  • Navigation with maps, compass and GPS
  • GIS (ArcGIS Pro / QGIS, Google Earth Pro)
  • Environmental Laws and Environmental Assessment/Site Assessment in Nova Scotia.
  • Experience in the design, planning and completion of applied research projects.
  • Extensive field experience in all seasons and in remote areas
• Demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field.
• Familiarity and comfort using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail.
• Comfortable working in a digital environment; responsible for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience, including multimedia technologies and a variety of platforms that will engage students in online and blended learning.
• Ideally, 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.
• Knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices.
• Comfortable using multi‑media technologies and a variety of platforms that will serve to engage students in online and blended learning capacities. The ability…