Competition # : 42620

Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage

Location: DENMARK

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 15-May-24 ( Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Do you have a passion for Nova Scotia’s rich cultural and natural heritage and an interest in sharing these stories with others? Our department offers unique opportunities for creativity and connecting with others. If you are positive, flexible and ready to learn new things, then come join a team of likeminded people.

About Our Opportunity

The Heritage Interpreter (Clerk 2) will be supported by the museum’s Site Supervisor. This position would fit well with someone who would enjoy a meaningful conversation with visitors of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Those you engage with are there to learn about the museum collection and the cultural and natural history of Nova Scotia. You will enable this through hands-on, interactive, well-researched activities. This position will deliver the museum’s school and public interpretive programs, demonstrations, events, workshops, site tours and presentations.

You will be a vital member of the Nova Scotia Museum’s frontline staff. The Heritage Interpreter will support the Museum’s goal to promote and engage visitors in understanding Nova Scotia’s unique cultural and natural history through interpretive programs and events.

Primary Accountabilities

Your creative side will assist with:

Planning, research and evaluation
Public enquiries, e-mail, web-based and telephone requests for information and program registration
Maintaining the museum collection and learning how to appropriately care for these artifacts and specimens through handling policies and procedures
Following daily safety and security procedures and ensuring the site operates efficiently
Retail, visitor and client services; and,
Cleaning and administrative duties

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have three years of experience or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience.

The following training and experience are also required:

Coordinating, developing and delivering interpretive programs and events in a heritage or cultural institution (e.g. museum, science or interpretive centre, library or art gallery)
The safety and security of the museum collection and the public
Knowledge and interest in local and Nova Scotian history and respect for the historical integrity of the site and its collections
Strong research and written communication skills that all ages can comprehend
Strong verbal communication skills with creative and innovative ways to engage people of all ages and backgrounds
Ease of interacting with the public, demonstrating tact, listening skills and a positive attitude
Demonstrated ability to work in a team
Computer proficiency in word processing, using forms and templates, e-mailing, Internet and social media.

As the successful candidate, you will be trained in the Nova Scotia Museum, government and departmental policies and procedures.

Previous museum work experience and French-language skills are considered assets.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

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 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:

Working Conditions

Applicants must be comfortable working in an unheated, historic building and demonstrating industrial machinery

Additional Information

This is a seasonal employment opportunity for the period between May and September. Successful candidates must have the ability to work flexible hours including some weekends, evenings and holidays. In your resume/covering letter, please clearly state how you qualify for this position and your flexibility on working hours.

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
Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: CL 13 -

Salary Range: $1,501.11 - $1,633.95 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.

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing 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 Competitions@novascotia.ca.