Opportunities Summer Student Bilingual Heritage Programming Assistant
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Job Summary
Competition # :48303
Department:Communities Culture Tourism & Heritage
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Student
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:14-Apr-26(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is committed to providing high quality and engaging programming to our visitors. We are looking for a Bilingual Heritage Programming Assistant for an approximate 16-week period from May to the end of August 2026. Successful candidates must be willing to work flexible hours up to 35 hours a week. Evening and weekend work will be required. This is a casual opportunity with an anticipated end date of August 29th 2026.
Primary Duties:
Under the supervision of the Coordinators of Visitor Experience and Visitor Services the Bilingual Heritage Programming Assistant will assist Museum staff by taking an active role in frontline interpretation during the fast-paced summer season. They will be called upon to lead interpretive programs & guided tours answer questions regarding the museum galleries & resident ship CSS Acadia demonstrate excellence in visitor service and assist with special events offering services in both French and English as needed. They will also review existing programs to identify areas for improvement that will increase levels of understanding interaction and accessibility for visitors.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution having preferably completed at least one year of study.Must be registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) on-line candidate inventory () and meet the eligibility criteria of the program.
You should have an interest in and knowledge of Nova Scotian cultural and maritime history with university credits in history education or museum studies. You will need excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills. The ability to problem solve and work effectively as part of a team in a busy public environment will be key. The candidate must be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision. Assets include previous experience at cultural or heritage institutions experience working in public settings presenting in a public setting and computer proficiency with common software and web search engines. Fluency in spoken and written French is essential.
To be eligible all applications for this posting must be received through the Province of Nova Scotias job competition website: Please note the closing date for applications. All Applicants must be registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) on-line candidate inventory () and meet the eligibility criteria of the program.
The successful candidate must pass appropriate background checks (criminal record and child abuse registry).
Additional Information
This is a Summer Student position with anticipated end date of August 29th 2026.
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
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $18.00Hourly
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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at
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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 concernsmay be directed to
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