Heritage Program Assistant Summer Student - Young Canada Works (YCW)

Heritage Program Assistant Summer Student - Young Canada Works (YCW)

Competition # : 45358

Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage

Location: MOUNT UNIACKE

Type of Employment: Casual

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 14-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

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.

Uniacke Estate Museum Park is seeking a Heritage Program Assistant to join our team. This position is subject to approval of federal funding. The ideal candidate is a university or college student who is studying a general arts program, history, theater, archaeology, anthropology, library, or communications studies. They possess a knowledge and strong interest in the cultural and natural history of Nova Scotia and its museums. They are a self-motivated individual who works well independently and participates fully in a team environment. They have exceptional interpersonal skills, are enthusiastic about engaging with diverse visitors and are comfortable with public speaking. They value the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of work.

Primary Accountabilities

Main duties include providing tours to the public both inside the museum and outdoors, helping the Interpretive staff deliver the school program and other events, helping the Interpretive staff develop and deliver a new outdoor program with focus on the natural environment and the local Indigenous population.

Qualifications and Experience

The candidate must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution for the Fall of 2025. They 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.

They are proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), have excellent organizational skills, and strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Assets:

• Training in tourism, hospitality, and/or museum studies
• Experience in education or museum interpretation
• Knowledge of a second language
• Certification in first aid and WHMIS
• Access to own transportation

Working Conditions

Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. The successful candidate must also successfully complete appropriate vulnerable background checks.

Work Location: Uniacke Estate Museum Park, 758 Highway 1, Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia. This site is not on a bus route. Access to a vehicle/transportation to and from the site is a necessity. Please note that Uniacke Estate is not fully accessible.

Hours: The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday. Heritage Interpreters are expected to work 7.5 hour days, which includes a half hour unpaid lunch, five days a week from Tuesday to Sunday. $18/hour.

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 20, 2025 and end date of August 30, 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.