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2627-059 (b) Faculty, Power and Utility Line Work Cumberland Campus


Job Location:

Dartmouth - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 78771 - 104267
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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The Opportunity

Faculty - Power and Utility Line Work

Education

Cumberland Campus

Springhill Nova Scotia

Institute of Skilled Trades

2 Auxiliary Positions (approx. 2 days/week): Commencing approximately September 8 2026 and ending approximately April 23 2027

Application deadline is 11:59PM June 30 2026

Competition No. 2627-059 (b)

From Industry Expert to Instructor - Help Train the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Workers

Are you an experienced Power and Utility Line Worker looking for a new challenge; one that keeps you connected to the trade you love while offering more balance stability and long-term security

At Nova Scotia Community College you can take the knowledge and experience youve built in industry and use it to mentor the next generation of skilled trades professionals all while enjoying predictable hours excellent benefits and a career thats easier on the body.

Why Make the Move to Teaching

  • This is an opportunity to stay hands-on in the trade without the physical demands long shifts emergency callouts or unpredictable schedules that often come with industry work.
  • As a Faculty member with NSCC youll enjoy:
  • The opportunity to share your industry expertise and help shape the next generation of skilled trades professionals
  • Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on students industry and communities
  • A supportive team environment focused on collaboration mentorship and continuous learning
  • The ability to stay connected to your trade while transitioning into teaching
  • Predictable work hours that support work-life balance
  • A stable and rewarding career in education with opportunities for professional growth
  • Support and training to help transition successfully into teaching

Whether youre looking to slow down physically spend more time with family take your trade experience in a new direction or transition into a rewarding second phase of your career this role offers the chance to do all of that while remaining deeply connected to the trades community.

What youll do
Responsibilities

What Youll Be Doing

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
What youll need
Qualifications

What Were Looking For

Were 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 the areas of 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 program or training adults would be an asset but not required. If youve coached apprentices trained coworkers or shared your knowledge on the shop floor you already have valuable experience to build on.

NOTE: Two years of your training will be counted towards the educational requirements and cannot be included as part of your occupational experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Faculty salaries currently range from approximately $78771 to $104267 annually based on experience and qualifications.

In addition to salary NSCC offers:

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

Make an Impact

The trades need experienced professionals willing to pass on their knowledge. This is your opportunity to shape the future of industry while building a healthier more balanced future for yourself.

If youre ready to bring your trade experience into the classroom and help develop the next generation of technicians wed love to hear from you.

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 Mikmaq 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.

NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCCs commitment to accessible high-quality education across the province.

  • Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus Strait Area Campus and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
  • Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus Cumberland Campus and Amherst Learning Centre
  • Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
  • Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg Shelburne Burridge Campuses and Digby Learning Centre
  • Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus Annapolis Valley Campus and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
  • Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus

Stand-Alone Campus:

  • Ivany Campus
Are you interested
Work With Us

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.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact Nikki Berrigan HR Generalist at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: Employee Workplace Accommodations Policy NSCC

Unfortunately we cannot accept late or paper applications.


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