Maintenance Worker 2 (Casual)

About Us

The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH) supports communities across the province to be welcoming, inclusive and accessible, providing a great quality of life for Nova Scotians and a memorable experience for visitors. We value the collective diversity of our heritage and our people and believe in the transformative nature of culture to help create healthy, active, growing communities. For more information visit https://cch.novascotia.ca/

Uniacke Estate Museum Park is part of what was the expansive country estate of Attorney-General Richard John Uniacke. Built between 1813 and 1815, the grand country house is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Canada. The park offers approximately 4 km of level gravel trails and about 8 km of natural trails through woods, marshes, and ravines.

Uniacke Estate Museum Park is now part of the Nova Scotia Museum, the country’s largest decentralized museum.

About Our Opportunity

Uniacke Estate museum is excited to announce an opening for a maintenance worker. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team dedicated to preserving and sharing Nova Scotia's rich cultural and natural history.

The Maintenance Worker will be supported by the Nova Scotia Museum Regional Coordinator Valley Region. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working outdoors and in historic buildings. You will be maintaining the museum buildings, gardens, roads, trails, and grounds that help interpret the Uniacke Estate museum. You will engage with visitors and assist your co-workers with events, programs, and exhibits.

Primary Accountabilities

The Maintenance Worker operates a wide range of equipment and machinery which requires specific training that the museums provide. Mandatory training includes, but is not limited to, First Aid, Occupational Health and Safety, and WHMIS. This role includes responding to alarm calls and emergency repairs as needed.

This is a 10-week position which will primarily focus on groundskeeping and outdoor maintenance (preparing and painting outdoor stairs and ramps). The position may also assist with maintenance and groundskeeping at other Nova Scotia Museum sites.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 10 and a minimum of two years of related experience.
• Knowledge and experience in general carpentry, painting, building, gardens and grounds maintenance, and related equipment are required.
• Must be interested in learning about heritage gardens and plants.
• Must be self-directed, able to take initiative and work independently but also demonstrate teamwork and respect for the diversity of others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience working with the public in a historic site or park environment is considered an asset.
• Computer proficiency including the Internet, emailing, web-based applications, word processing, using forms and templates is required.
• Must comply with site policies, procedures and safe work practices including the use of assigned personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must have a valid Nova Scotia driver’s licence.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Working Conditions

This role involves physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting, climbing stairs, crouching, and operating grounds maintenance equipment, hand and power tools. You’ll also be working outdoors in all weather conditions and in heritage buildings.

Location: Uniacke Estate museum - 758 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Mount Uniacke NS B0N 1Z0

*Please note: this museum is not on a public transportation route and the successful candidate will require reliable transportation to/from the workplace.

The position requires a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings.

Candidates must successfully complete reference and background checks, including a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector search.

Additional Information

This is a Casual employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of August 28, 2026.

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
• A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus