Provincial Technology Education Officer (Education Officer 3)
Competition # : 43943
Department: Education & Early Childhood Development
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 17-Sep-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in education. This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of public education in the province.
About Our Opportunity
As part of the Education, Innovation, Programs and Services Branch, you will work in the Career Pathways Division to provide direction and integrated leadership to the Regional Centres for Education (RCEs) and le Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) regarding the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies, guidelines, programming, and services.
The Provincial Technology Education Consultant’s primary responsibility will be supporting Technology Education (Tech. Ed.) and Trades-Related Learning in Nova Scotia Public Schools. They will work collaboratively with the Career Pathways team, provincial Youth Pathways Consultants, EECD colleagues, and external partners to support the academic achievement and well-being of all students.
The Provincial Technology Education Lead reports directly to the Director of Career Pathways.
We are looking for a proven educational leader who wants to be part of an innovative team and who will make a difference!
Primary Accountabilities
- Support grades 7-12 Tech. Ed. curricula (Technology Education 7-9, Construction Technology 10 & 12, Exploring Technology 10, Communications Technology 11 & 12, Design 11, Electrotechnologies 11, Energy, Power & Transportation 11. Production Technology 11 & 12, Audio Recording and Production 12, Film and Video Production 12, and Multimedia 12).
- Liaise with RCEs/CSAP and school safety committees in relation to dust collection systems, hot work, training for production lab equipment, etc.
- Support and maintain Safety-Net Training, Safety Protocols in Skilled Trades and Technology Education, and Hot Work Procedures in NS Public Schools.
- Support new school planning/construction by providing expertise regarding Tech. Ed. learning spaces and required tools and equipment.
- Support the implementation of the High Skills Major (HSM) Program in pilot schools.
- Support the Personal Development Credit (PDC) application process.
- Support Minister’s Nova Scotia Community College Pre-Apprenticeship and Trades Panel recommendations.
- Support Ministerial Mandate priorities related to skilled trades and related learning.
- Investigate and strengthen post-secondary options for technology education and skilled trades teacher training.
- Assist with career readiness and resource development.
- Assist with expansion of community-based learning opportunities and partnerships in areas related to subject specialization.
Qualifications and Experience
As the successful candidate, you will have:
- Certificate of Technology Education (NSAC) with a Bachelor of Education; a Bachelor of Education with teachable in Technology Education; or Diploma in Technology Education and a Master of Education degree or equivalent.
- A minimum (8) eight years experience teaching in a wood production lab and experience with the operation and maintenance of dust collection systems (DCS).
You must have extensive knowledge of the Nova Scotia Technology Education curriculum and the importance of trades-related learning. You must have strong decision-making and leadership skills as well as outstanding verbal, written, communication, research and presentation skills. You must have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task. You must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups, community partners/members and colleagues.
Experience in an education leadership role would be an asset.
Additional assets considered for this position include:
- Sound knowledge of machine and tool safety and maintenance.
- Demonstrated teaching experience in experiential and community-based learning
- Credentials in project management.
- Bilingualism (fluent in French and English).
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
- Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
- May be required to work overtime on occasion
- Travel is required to attend meetings and offer services
What We Offer
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: PR 20
Salary Range: $3,507.08 - $4,129.29 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
