Provincial Technology Education Officer

**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 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.
Qualifications and Experience
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

**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 g