Clerk 3 (Senior Heritage Interpreter)
Competition # : 42619
Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
Location: MOUNT UNIACKE
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 08-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 like-minded people.
Duties
The Senior Heritage Interpreter (Clerk 3) will be supported by the Site Supervisor, Uniacke Estate Museum Park. This position would fit well with someone who would enjoy taking a leadership role in developing meaningful experiences for 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. In this role, you will encourage and support a team of heritage interpreters in offering the best interpretive experience for visitors. You will also assist with:
- caring for the museum collection of artifacts, specimens (including flora and fauna) and related documentation
- ensuring the safety and security of the museum collection and the public
- maintaining and enhancing museum website and social media content
- responding to visitor and media enquiries and requests for information
- overseeing museum administration and retail operations
Qualifications and Experience
Grade 12 and four years of experience or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
The following training and experience are required:
- 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 people of all ages and abilities can understand and access
- strong verbal communication skills with creative and innovative ways to engage with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities
- ease of interacting with the public, demonstrating tact, listening skills and a mindful and positive attitude
- demonstrate the ability to lead and work as a team
- computer proficiency in word processing, using forms and templates, e-mailing, Internet and social media
- relevant experience leading projects or groups and planning, coordinating and delivering youth and/or adult programs
The successful candidate 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.
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 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.
Special Statement
You will be a vital member of the Nova Scotia Museum’s interpretation team. The Senior 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.
Additional Information
This is a seasonal employment opportunity for the period between May and October. 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 18
Salary Range: $1,684.00 - $1,884.17 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.
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.
