community museum technician

Competition # : 49308 Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & HeritageLocation: BALMORAL MILLSType of Employment: SeasonalUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 10-Aug-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe 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.Do you have a passion for Nova Scotia's rich cultural and natural heritage and an interest in sharing these stories with others? The Nova Scotia Museum, part of CCTH, has incredible sites that each offer 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.Balmoral Grist Mill (Balmoral Mills, NS) is a three-story mill, open in 1874 by Alexander McKay. This fully preserved example of a 19th century mill was one of four that existed on Matheson Brook. Serving the local community, grains were ground, sifted, and turned into flour on a Scottish granite millstone About Our OpportunityBalmoral Grist Mill is excited to announce an opening for a Heritage Interpreter. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team dedicated to preserving and sharing Nova Scotia's rich cultural and natural history.The Heritage Interpreter (Clerk 2) will be supported by the museum's Senior Interpreter and Site Manager. This position would fit well with someone who would enjoy a 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.You 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.Primary AccountabilitiesYou will assist with:Retail, visitor, and client servicesPlanning, research, and evaluationAnswering public enquiriesMaintaining the museum collection by learning how to appropriately clean and care for these artifacts and specimens using approved handling policies and proceduresFollowing daily safety and security procedures and ensuring the site operates efficiently; and,Cleaning and administrative dutiesQualifications and ExperienceTo be considered for this position, you must have three years of experience. An acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. The following training and experience are assets:? 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 and diverse backgrounds 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 member? Computer proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, and social media).The successful candidate will be t