Faculty - Automotive Service Technician (Apprenticeship)
Education
Burridge Campus
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Institute of Skilled Trades
Term Full Time Position: Commencing approximately September 28th 2026 and ending approximately July 16th, 2027
Application deadline is 11:59PM, September 17th, 2026
Competition No. 2627-071
From Industry Expert to Instructor - Help Train the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Workers
Are you an experienced Automotive Service Technician looking for a new challenge; one that keeps you connected to the trade you love, while offering more balance, stability, and long-term security?
At Nova Scotia Community College, you can take the knowledge and experience you've built in industry and use it to mentor the next generation of skilled trades professionals, all while enjoying predictable hours, excellent benefits, and a career that's easier on the body.
Why Make the Move to Teaching?
This is an opportunity to stay hands-on in the trade without the physical demands, long shifts, emergency callouts, or unpredictable schedules that often come with industry work.
As a Faculty member with NSCC, you'll enjoy:
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The opportunity to share your industry expertise and help shape the next generation of skilled trades professionals
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Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on students, industry, and communities
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A supportive team environment focused on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning
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The ability to stay connected to your trade while transitioning into teaching
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Predictable work hours that support work-life balance
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A stable and rewarding career in education with opportunities for professional growth
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Support and training to help transition successfully into teaching
Whether you're looking to slow down physically, spend more time with family, take your trade experience in a new direction, or transition into a rewarding second phase of your career, this role offers the chance to do all of that while remaining deeply connected to the trades community.
Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing
As part of the Institute of Skilled Trades faculty team in the Automotive Service Technician (Apprenticeship) program, you will:
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Deliver theoretical and hands on practical shop training along with classroom instruction
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Share real-life industry knowledge and troubleshooting experience
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Mentor and support students entering the trade
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Help students build the skills employers are looking for
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Promote and ensure health and safety practices and procedures are consistently followed in classrooms, shops, and labs.
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Work collaboratively with fellow instructors and industry partners
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Stay current with evolving technology and industry practices
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Participate in student advising, curriculum development, program promotion, committee work, and work placement support
This role combines shop instruction with modern teaching tools and blended learning approaches, including in-class, online, and off-site instruction, as well as occasional evening and weekend sessions.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
We're seeking experienced tradespeople who are passionate about the industry and interested in helping others succeed.
Ideal candidates will have:
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Interprovincial Red Seal certification in Automotive Service Technician
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A minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent journeyperson experience in the automotive service industry
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Strong technical knowledge in Diagnostic Software Packages, Manual and Automotive Transmission Repairs, Air Conditioning Service and Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Servicing and Repair.
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Comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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A commitment to safety, mentorship, and lifelong learning
Previous teaching experience or related experience in the delivery of educational program or training adults would be an asset, but not required. If you've coached apprentices, trained coworkers, or shared your knowledge on the shop floor, you already have valuable experience to build on.
NOTE: Two years of your training will be counted towards the educational requirements and cannot be included as part of your occupational experience.
Compensation & Benefits
Faculty salaries currently range from approximately $78,771 to $104,267 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
In addition to salary, NSCC offers:
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A defined benefit pension plan to support long-term financial security
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Comprehensive health and dental coverage, including vision, paramedical services, life insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and more
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Up to 45+ days of paid vacation and recognized holidays, including paid time off between Christmas and New Year's
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Professional development and training opportunities to support ongoing learning and career growth
Make an Impact
The trades need experienced professionals willing to pass on their knowledge. This is your opportunity to shape the future of industry while building a healthier, more balanced future for yourself.
If you're ready to bring your trade experience into the classroom and help develop the next generation of technicians, we'd love to hear from you.
About 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.
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Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
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Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
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Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
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Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
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Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
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Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus
Stand-Alone Campus:
Are you interested?
As a condition of employment, you are required to provide proof of a valid Red Seal certification, including your Red Seal number for verification with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, prior to your start date.
As a condition of employment, Faculty 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 Faculty of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Faculty whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
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 David Meister, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: Employee Workplace Accommodations Policy | NSCC
Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.
