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The Opportunity

• Middleton, NS
• Education and Training
• Experienced
• Temporar
• Annapolis Valley Campus
• Middleton, Nova Scotia

Department of Campus Operations
Continuing Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately July 18, 2022 and ending approximately June 30, 2023
Application deadline is 11:59PM, June 28, 2022
Competition No. 2022-225
Salary range: $48,509.32to $59,476.57 annually

This is a designated competition open to the following groups:

· Aboriginal/Indigenous people;

· Members of racially visible groups, including African/Black Nova Scotians;

· Persons with disabilities;

Based on public health guidelines, NSCC has returned to more in-person learning, supports and services. You may be required to work on campus, remotely or a combination of both as the Academic Year progresses. This will be clarified further upon hire.

NSCC firmly believes a vaccinated population is a vital part of keeping us, our friends, families and communities protected from COVID-19 and the developing, fast-moving variants. As such, we recommend that NSCC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

What you’ll do

Responsibilities

You will be assisting the Research Scientist with project design. This involves assisting with day-to-day operations of a project to meet the research objectives and commitments with collaborating partners and funding agencies. On a daily basis, you may be working on one or more research projects. This position may conduct fieldwork in support of data acquisition missions which may require both indoor and outside working environments. Innovative and committed to life-long learning, the Research Associate is a creative self-starter with a commitment to research excellence.

What you’ll need

Qualifications

You are a collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in your role and you strive for excellence every day. You understand our position as role models to our students and as such, you demonstrate the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect for all persons in everything you do. You are committed to life-long learning, occupational currency and a belief in NSCC’s mission. You bring a learning-centred perspective to everything you do. You think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. You flourish in a dynamic, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within your role and the College. Is this you?

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is an advanced diploma and/or a degree in the related field or discipline specific to the nature of the research project, such as applied geomatics. In addition, you possess a Masters Degree in Environmental Management and have knowledge of planning.
• You have a minimum of two years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in a research environment which includes fieldwork.
• Occupational experience that includes working with industry/academic partners to complete a project on time and on budget would be considered an asset.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail l, QGIS, ESRI GIS, and Spatial Data Analytics techniques.
• 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
• Experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation would be considered an asset.
• Experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students would be considered an asset.
• You have experience with python and potentially C++ programming and web mapping experience.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• 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 technology specific to the area of research, which could include, but is not limited to: geomatics, planning, environmental management, Spatial Data Analytics, and information technology, etc.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator both written and oral
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to organizing presentations at conferences and workshops, etc such as GIS and Geomatics course development.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities to work as a team member in a deadline-oriented work environment.
• You have strong project management skills.