2526-331 Project Coordinator (PS2) Applied Research, Central Office
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PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
Project Coordinator (PS2)
Central Office
Halifax Nova Scotia
Department of Applied Research
Term Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately February 9 2026 and ending February 8 2027
Application deadline is 11:59 PM January 15 2026
Competition No. 2526-331
The salary scale for Professional Support 2 is based on steps that range from $68121.92 - $87849.46. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $76947.98 annually.
What youll do
Responsibilities
Were seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to join our Applied Research this role youll support research scientists and project managers in coordinating multiple applied research initiatives. Youll help drive projects from concept to completion ensuring timely delivery budget alignment and impactful outcomes.
Reporting to the Program Manager and working in a team environment you will:
- Support NSCCs six current areas of Applied Research (Geomatics Engineering Energy Ag/Environment Information Technology and Social Innovation) as well as new and emerging areas as required.
- Coordinate a wide range of applied research projects and related activities in partnership with the Applied Research Office.
- Develop internal training on IDEAA concepts particularly related to Accessibility and deliver to Applied Research staff across Nova Scotia.
- Assist the Program Manager in meeting applied research obligations related to external grants and contract funding.
- Work externally with industry and other business partners and work internally with faculty staff and students to meet the milestones and deliverables on research project contracts.
What youll need
Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational Experience
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a Degree or Diploma in an area relevant to Applied Research (for example Natural Sciences Engineering Social Sciences or Health Sciences).
- Certificate in Project Management would be considered an asset
- A masters degree would be considered an asset.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and email.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination or applied research.
- Strong communication organizational and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
- You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion diversity equity accessibility and anti-racism.
- Excellent interpersonal skills as well as effective communication skills.
- Strong planning organizational and project management skills.
- Exceptional client service skills.
- Ability to work as a team member in a deadline-oriented work environment.
- Demonstrated analytical skills conflict resolution skills as well as problem-solving techniques with the ability to look beyond symptoms to gather facts and information.
- Demonstrated effective management skills.
- Take initiative in planning and leading the implementation of complex R&D projects and/or student engagement initiatives.
- Familiarity with provincial and federal funding programs.
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.
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Work With Us
As a condition of employment Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.
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 can not accept late or paper applications.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Front Desk
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative Experience
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.
