2425-161 (b) – Program Assistant 2 – Culinary and Tourism Cluste

Program Assistant 2 – Culinary and Tourism Cluster (TS10)

Education

Kingstec Campus

Kentville, Nova Scotia

School of Business and Creative Industries

Term Full Time Position: Commencing approximately August 16, 2024 and ending approximately December 16, 2026.

Application deadline is 11:59pm, July 16 2024

Competition No. 2425-161

Salary range: $46,690.30 to $54,832.37 annually

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…

• Provide lab/shop, program and administrative support to three programs in the Culinary and Tourism cluster (Baking and Pastry Arts/Culinary Management/Tourism Hospitality).
• Assist Faculty with the preparation, dismantling and cleanup of labs/shop demonstrations and events (internal and external).
• Support program readiness by assisting Faculty with thorough cleaning and maintenance of the lab/shop and maintain a safe work environment in all areas where students and staff are working.
• Ensure preventative maintenance procedures are carried out on equipment.
• Ensure lab/shop safety compliance and quality control requirements are met by following safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Maintain inventory control in the labs/shops as well as the timely ordering of materials to meet curriculum requirements, including procurement of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain professional and courteous relationships with all staff and provide effective customer service for all users of the lab/shop.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a certification as Red Seal Cook or Red Seal Baker. Education related to tourism would be considered an asset.
• You possess the Food Handler’s course and have training in WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety as well as Standard First Aid, CPR and discipline relevant safety training or you have a willingness to obtain within the first year.
• You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in the culinary/tourism sector
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail and Sharepoint. Experience with Brightspace (or other Learning Management System) would be considered an asset.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work.
• Experience in training/facilitation, workshop preparation and delivery would be considered an asset.
• Experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students would be considered an asset.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in the culinary/tourism industry.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to event planning and logistics as they relate to baking, culinary and/or tourism.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to safety standards and inventory management.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence with an attention to detail.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning witnessed by a commitment to continuous professional development.
• You show a strong commitment to community involvement through volunteering or partnerships.

Are you interested?

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 Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at Jaclynn.kelly@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

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