Supplementary Casual (Union) - Jobs in Windsor, NS

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Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & HeritageLocation: WINDSORType of Employment: CasualUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPGClosing Date: 7/19/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsDo 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 likeminded people.About Our OpportunityThe Heritage Interpreter (Clerk 2) position would fit well with someone who enjoys meaningful conversation with 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. This position will deliver the museum’s school and public interpretive programs, demonstrations, events, workshops, site tours and presentations.This position reports to the Site Supervisor, Haliburton House Museum.Primary AccountabilitiesYour creative side will assist with:

• Planning, researching and evaluation
• Public enquiries, e-mail, web-based and telephone requests for information and program registration
• Maintaining the museum collection and learning how to appropriately care for these artifacts and specimens through handling policies and procedures
• Following daily safety and security procedures and ensuring the site operates efficiently
• Retail, visitor and client services
• Cleaning and administrative duties.

Qualifications and ExperienceTo be successful you have three years of related experience, or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. The following training and experience are required:

• Coordinating, developing and delivering interpretive programs and events in a heritage or cultural institution (e.g. museum, science or interpretive centre, library or art gallery)
• Providing the safety and security of the museum collection and the public;
• 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 all ages can comprehend
• Strong verbal communication skills with creative and innovative ways to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Ease of interacting with the public, demonstrating tact, listening skills and a positive attitude
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team
• Computer proficiency Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet and social media).

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.We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: Interview(s), reference checks, oral presentations, and written exercises.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.Additional InformationYou will be a vital member of the Nova Scotia Museum’s frontline staff. The 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.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 13Salary Range: $20.11 - $21.89 HourlyEmployment 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.Quick Apply

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