2526-321 Project Manager, Workforce Development (CL6) Central Office
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Job Summary
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The Opportunity
Project Manager Workforce Development
Education
Central Office
Halifax Nova Scotia
Department of Research Innovation and Workforce Development
Term Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately January 19 2026 and ending approximately March 31 2027
Application deadline is 11:59pm January 1 2026
Competition No. 2526-321
Salary range: $93500.952 - $110001.119 annually
This role will be located in Metro and operates under a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum on-campus presence of 50%.
What youll do
Responsibilities
The Project Manager is responsible for the management of medium-to-large-scale project(s) which includes managing project resources and partners responsible for coordination implementation execution control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with organizational and unit strategy commitments and goals. Project(s) are typically externally funded and often require the complex coordination of many internal and external partners.
What youll need
Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is post-secondary education ideally in Education Business or related community development activity.
You have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning and project coordination/management. Most recent experience includes post-secondary.
Experience with project management tools and methods.
Experience functionally leading teams or project teams.
Demonstrated experience in developing programs and processes.
Experience in presentation/facilitation.
Experience in hiring and managing faculty and staff.
Knowledge of and/or experience in finance and accounting principles would be considered an asset (including but not limited to: project accounting budgeting and projection financial monitoring and analysis).
Experience and comfort with using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite E-mail and web-based applications. Knowledge of PeopleSoft and COGNOS is considered an asset.
You have experience in training/facilitation preparation delivery and evaluation.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong interpersonal organizational analytical presentation and critical thinking skills;
- Proven records and information management skills and abilities including an above-average attention to detail for ensuring comprehensive accurate and up-to-date project files;
- Demonstrated ability to build mutually-productive relationships and interact with senior management and key partner groups;
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of an organization;
- Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgement;
- Demonstrated ability to research issues identify trends and relevant topics develop programs and plans that reflect research findings;
- Understanding of organizational interdependencies interfaces and processes;
- Ability to develop flexible and creative solutions to meet business needs;
- Adaptable and able to learn new skills;
- Knowledge of learning-centred concepts and college priorities;
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
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 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.
Are you interested
Work With Us
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.
Unfortunately we cannot accept late or paper applications.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Process Management
- Product Management
- Autocad
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Customer relationship management
- Budgeting
- Product Development
- Project Implementation
- Google Suite
About Company
NSCC offers more than 140 programs at 14 campuses across Nova Scotia with inclusive and flexible access to education and specialized, industry-driven training.
