Summer Student (Heritage Programming Assistant, Young Canada Works)

 

 

Competition # : 45082 

Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Student

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG 

Closing Date: ​12-Feb-25 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

 

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is committed to providing high quality and engaging programming & services to our visitors. We are looking for a Heritage Programming Assistant for an approximate 16-week period from May to early-September 2025. Successful candidates must be willing to work flexible working hours up to 35 hours a week. Evening and weekend work will be required. This is a casual opportunity with an anticipated end date of September 1, 2025. 

Primary Duties

 

Under the supervision of the Curator of Visitor Experience, the Heritage Programming Assistant will assist Museum staff by taking an active role in frontline interpretation during the fast-paced summer season. They will be called upon to lead interpretive programs & guided tours, answer questions regarding the museum galleries & resident ship CSS Acadia, demonstrate excellence in visitor service, and assist with special events. They will also review existing programs to identify areas for improvement that will increase levels of understanding, interaction, and accessibility for visitors.

Qualifications and Experience

 

The candidate must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution, having preferably completed at least one year of study. Must be registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) on-line candidate inventory (www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca) and meet the eligibility criteria of the program. 

 

You should have an interest in and knowledge of Nova Scotian cultural and maritime history, with university credits in history, education or museum studies. You will need excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills. The ability to problem solve and work effectively as part of a team in a busy public environment will be key. The candidate must be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision. Assets include previous experience at cultural or heritage institutions, experience working in public settings, presenting in a public setting, and computer proficiency with common software and web search engines. Fluency in a second language is considered a strong asset.

Working Conditions

 

To be eligible, all applications for this posting must be received through the Province of Nova Scotia’s job competition website: https://jobs.novascotia.ca/. Please note the closing date for applications.  All Applicants must be registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) on-line candidate inventory (www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca) and meet the eligibility criteria of the program.

 

The successful candidate must pass appropriate background checks (criminal record and child abuse registry). The filling of this position is contingent upon receiving funding.

 

This is a CASUAL employment opportunity with anticipated start date of May 12, 2025 and end date of September 1, 2025.  The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

 

Pay Grade:  HOURLY  

Salary Range:  $18.00 Hourly

 

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.

 

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

 

 

 Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued. 

 

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. 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.