[Hiring] Technology Education Consultant @The Government of Nova Scotia

Role Description

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 technology education curricula.
• Support technology education curriculum development and renewal.
• Liaise with RCEs/CSAP and school safety committees regarding safety protocols.
• Support and maintain Safety-Net Training and Hot Work Procedures in NS Public Schools.
• Provide expertise for new school planning/construction regarding Technology Education learning spaces.
• Support the implementation of the High Skills Major (HSM) Program in pilot schools.
• Liaise with other government departments, industry, and organizations.
• Provide Technology Education facility support.
• 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 the expansion of community-based learning opportunities and partnerships.
• Manage and analyze technology education data to support program planning.
• Contribute to internal and external reports related to trades-related learning and career pathways.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Technology Education (NSAC) with a Bachelor of Education; or a Bachelor of Education with a teachable in Technology Education; or a Diploma in Technology Education and a Master of Education degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of eight years experience teaching in a wood production lab.
• Extensive knowledge of the Nova Scotia Technology Education curriculum.
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
• Outstanding verbal, written, communication, research, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups.
• Experience in an education leadership role would be an asset.
• Valid driver’s license as travel is required across the province.

Additional Assets

• 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).

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• Health, Dental, Life Insurance.
• General illness, Short and Long Term Disability.
• Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

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 with access to guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training.
• Engaging workplace where employees feel valued and respected.
• Countless career paths.