2627-164 - Achieve Program Coordinator (PS2) - Pictou Campus

Discover The Opportunity Stellarton, NS Education and Training Experienced Temporary Competition Number: 2627-164 Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Retirement Plans Pension plan Life Insurance Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs Professional Support Achieve Program Coordinator (PS2) Pictou Campus Stellarton, Nova Scotia School of Access, Education and Language Term, Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately September 28, 2026, and ending approximately August 13, 2027 Application deadline is September 1, 2026 Competition No. 2627-164 The salary scale for Professional Support is based on steps that range from $70,228.25 - $87,849.46. Professional Support may receive up to seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $76,947.98. Share What you'll do Responsibilities As a member of the School of Access, Business, Creative Industries, and Education team, you will: Be responsible to the College/Campus for the development and provision of the Achieve program. Provide leadership and guidance in the promotion, planning, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of the Achieve program. Guide learners in the Achieve program through a person-centered process of developing personal goals and action plans for employment, independent living, and social networking. This includes classroom, campus, and community hands-on activities and workshops, including job shadowing and work experience. What you'll need Qualifications Qualifications and Occupational Experience: The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in social services or a related discipline. Experience and/or certification in adult education would be considered an asset. Certification as a Career Development Practitioner would be considered an asset. You have a minimum of three (3) years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience. Your occupational experience includes demonstrated experience supporting persons with disabilities, those who are neurodiverse and/or deaf. Demonstrated experience working with inclusion, diversity, equity & accessibility. Demonstrated experience in leadership and promoting team environments. Demonstrated commitment to using a person-directed, neurodiversity affirming and culturally responsive approach to working with persons with disabilities. Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, assistive technologies. 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 support of an exceptional student experience. You have experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students. Relevant Skills And Knowledge You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism. Demonstrated skills in facilitating small to mid-sized groups. You are known for your superior customer services skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction. Your superb team building skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment. You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in enhancing educational opportunities, independent living, social skills, and related community-based opportunities for persons with disabilities. You are familiar with community supports and resources. Demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills and can handle multiple tasks and deadlines. Demonstrated practice of promoting collaboration and respectful relationships. You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills. You are a strong communicator. You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to program promotion, community building, and admissions processes. You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to data-driven reports and program evaluation. You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence. You are dedicated to life-long learning. You show a strong commitment to community involvement. You possess strong facilitation and classroom management skills and strategies. You have familiarity and experience with liaising with schools and Regional Centres for Education. 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 Mi'kmaq, 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 NSCC's 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, 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 Jaclynn Kelly , HR & Talent Consultant, at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here. Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Achieve program at the Pictou Campus. Guide learners through person-centered goal setting for employment, independent living, and social networking via workshops and community activities.

Requires an undergraduate degree in social services or a related field and at least three years of experience supporting persons with disabilities and neurodiverse individuals. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential.

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

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Program Coordination
• Person-Centered Planning
• Adult Education
• Career Development
• Disability Support
• Neurodiversity Affirming Approach
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Teams
• Assistive Technologies
• Group Facilitation
• Customer Service
• Team Building
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Information Management

• Education
• Social Services
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 24, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level