2526-318 Research Associate (CS7) Ivany Campus

Reporting to a Research Scientist you will support the implementation of a College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) project designed to address real-world challenges through applied collaborative research.

Working with NSCC faculty students and community partners you will play a key role in the planning coordination and execution of research activities that generate meaningful outcomes for Nova Scotias communities and industries.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting project coordination data collection and progress tracking for the CCSIF project.
• Conducting literature reviews and assisting with the design and implementation of research tools and methods.
• Collecting and analyzing data (qualitative quantitative or mixed methods) under the direction of project leads.
• Assisting with the preparation of knowledge mobilization materials.
• Supporting communication with project partners and contributing to dissemination activities such as presentations reports or community workshops.
• Providing administrative logistical and technical support for day-to-day research operations.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a diploma advanced diploma or degree in a related field or discipline specific to the nature of the research such as Social Sciences Environmental Technology or Engineering Technology.

• You have a minimum of two years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a research environment which includes fieldwork.

• Proven experience working with industry partners to complete a project on time and on budget.

• Demonstrated ability to support applied research or project-based work through coursework capstone projects or work-integrated learning.

• Experience working on applied research or innovation projects in an academic or community setting would be considered an asset.

• Experience with data analysis software (e.g. SPSS NVivo Excel MATLAB or R) would be considered an asset.

• Understanding community engagement or industry collaboration in applied research contexts would be considered an asset.

• Experience leading community engagement or fundraising initiatives to support local innovation would be considered an asset.

• Experience developing and implementing outreach strategies to increase participation in community-based projects would be considered an asset.

• Understanding of how technology and cybersecurity can enhance community resilience and innovation would be considered an asset.

• Experience supporting/providing services to students and prospective students would be considered 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 in advancing your work.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

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

• You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able 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 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 asset management.

• Demonstrated analytical skills problem solving techniques and the ability to look beyond symptoms to gather facts and information.

• You are a strong communicator.

• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating junior students.

• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities in preparing Requests for Quotation (RFQs) ensuring compliance with international engineering standards and specifications.

• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks.

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 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 five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. 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)

Stand-Alone Campuses:

• Ivany Campus
• Sydney Waterfront Campus
• eCampus

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process please follow this link.

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 Jaclynn Kelly HR Generalist at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately we cannot accept late or paper applications.