Skilled Trades Consultant (Education Officer 3)

Competition # : 49394  

Department: Education & Early Childhood Development

Location: Flexible

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG  

Closing Date: ​29-Jul-26 ​ (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 Skilled Trades Consultant’s primary responsibility will be supporting Skilled Trades 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 Skilled Trades Consultant 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

• Provide provincial leadership for skilled trades curricula and programming within the public education system, including Skilled Trades 10, Service Trades 10, Construction
• Trades 11, Culinary Trades 11, Transportation Trades 11, Manufacturing Trades 11
• Support skilled trades curriculum development and renewal.
• Liaise with RCEs/CSAP and school safety committees in relation to hot work, training for Skilled Trades Centre 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 documents 
• Support new school planning/construction by providing expertise regarding Skilled Trades learning spaces and required tools and equipment
• Skilled trades facility support
• Support Ministerial Mandate priorities related to skilled trades and related learning
• Investigate and strengthen post-secondary options for skilled trades and technology education teacher training
• Assist with career readiness and resource development
• Support the High Skills Major (HSM) in Skilled Trades Certificate program expansion.
• Assist with expansion of community-based learning opportunities and partnerships in areas related to subject specialization
• Support summer sector program delivery
• Liaise with Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency and sector partners such as NS Construction Sector Council and Atlantic Masonry Institute
• Skilled Trades data management and budget oversight
• Support schools in applying to offer skilled trades courses outside of Skilled Trades Centres, including review of applications and required documentation
• Support provincial mandates and initiatives related to skilled trades education
• Contribute to internal and external reports, briefings, and planning documents related to skilled trades and career pathways
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor of Education and hold a Certificate of Qualification as a Journeyperson; A Bachelor of Education with teachable in Technology Education; Certificate of Technology Education (NSAC) with a Bachelor of Education; Diploma in Technology Education and a Master of Education degree or equivalent or Certificate of Qualification as a Journeyperson with minimum (8) years experience teaching in a NS Skilled Trades Centre.

• A minimum (8) eight years experience teaching Skilled Trades or Technology Education courses.

You must have extensive knowledge of the Nova Scotia Skilled Trades 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

Valid driver’s license as travel is required across the province.

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
• Experience 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

Additional Information

The position's worksite location is flexible and will be determined at the offer negotiation stage. Please list on your cover letter and application which location(s), you would be willing to work from if selected for this position. 

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

Pay Grade:PR 20  

Salary Range:  $3,849.45 - $4,532.40 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. 

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at Show email.

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. 

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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 Show email.