Summer Student (Heritage Assistant (YCW))
Competition # : 45148
Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
Location: STELLARTON
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 25-Feb-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
As Canada’s only provincial museum dedicated to the story of work and workers, the Museum of Industry offers the largest galleries of exhibits in Atlantic Canada. As we tell the stories of how Nova Scotia changed as a result of industrial work, we specialize in hands-on fun for families. In our exhibits, you can find everything from one of the oldest steam locomotives in the world, to a climb-on colorful Kid’s train. Visitor experiences also include special exhibits, programs, events and school trips.
About Our Opportunity
Our opportunity with the Museum of Industry is a perfect fit for someone who enjoys having a meaningful conversation with visitors of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to promote and engage visitors in understanding Nova Scotia’s unique cultural and natural history through interpretive programs and events.
Visitors to our facility are there to learn about the Museum’s collection and the cultural and natural history of Nova Scotia which you will enable through hands-on, interactive, well-researched activities. This position also delivers the Museum’s school and public interpretive programs, demonstrations, events, workshops, site tours and presentations.
As a Heritage Assistant, you will assist with the delivery of educational programming to school-aged children and perform the duties of a gallery interpreter. You will be responsible for providing orientation, information, and interpretive services to visitors, helping to lead public programs, demonstrations, and tours. You will support the Reception desk, welcoming visitors and processing admissions and gift shop sales. You will also perform general gallery maintenance and cleaning functions, provide security for artifacts, and perform other duties as required in support of Museum operations.
The successful candidate will be a student in a relevant field like Museum Studies, Canadian Studies, History, Education, or in programs with a focus on human culture such as Mi’kmaw Studies and Anthropology. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, specifically the ability to develop positive interactions with visitors and provide visitor service to a high standard. Familiarity with computers, including e-mail, Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, is required. The candidate must be self-motivated, able to work with limited supervision, and able to work as part of a team. Physical requirements include crouching and moving around for extended periods of time, exposure to dust, and the use of common cleaning fluids and ink. Previous experience in public speaking is an asset. Previous experience in heritage interpretation, hospitality and tourism, recreational / educational programming or working with children are assets. Fluency in English is required.
The Museum of Industry is a part of the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. Recruitment and selection are carried out with the Public Service Commission. Recruitment will follow the Employment Equity Policy of the Province of Nova Scotia in support of a diverse workforce where applicants from underrepresented groups are invited to self-identify on their application.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution, having preferably completed at least two years of study. Must be registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) on-line candidate inventory (https://young-canada-works.canada.ca) and meet the eligibility criteria of the program.
Students enrolled in Museum Studies, Canadian Studies, History, Education and other related fields are preferable.
Additional Information
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.
This is a Student employment opportunity with anticipated start date of May 5th, 2025, and end date of August 22, 2025.
NOTE: only résumés and cover letters submitted through the Public Service Commission by the closing date will be considered. The filling of this position is contingent upon receiving funding.
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.
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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.
