Job Description

Competition # : 43343Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & HeritageLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: TermUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b12-Jul-24 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Nova Scotia Museum is part of the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. This department supports communities across the province to be welcoming, inclusive, and accessible, providing a great quality of life for Nova Scotians. We value the collective diversity of our natural and cultural heritage and our people and believe in the transformative nature of culture to help create healthy, active, growing communities.For more information visit https://cch.novascotia.ca/DutiesReporting to the Manager of Collections for the Innovation, Collections and Infrastructure Unit (ICI), this position assists in the development and maintenance of the registration of artifacts for the Marine History collection. Working closely with the Curator of Marine History and other staff in the Collections Unit, this position will prepare documentation relating to the acquisition of collections and loans of artifacts and specimens, as well as use, preservation, conservation, and disposal of collections, in accordance with the NSM Collections Management, Conservation, and Research policies and procedures. A key function of this position is the creating and maintaining of electronic and paper collections records. Additionally, this position assists with providing access to the collection (including images) which includes providing support to exhibit, interpretive products, publications, and to individual enquiries from the public or staff.Key responsibilities include:

• Registration of artifacts
• Maintaining records relating to the collection
• Providing access to the collection.
• Assisting with curatorial and interpretive duties.

Qualifications and ExperienceSuccessful completion of a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a related field, such as museum studies, history, maritime studies, plus three (3) years related experience; or Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree plus one (1) years related experience.Demonstrated skills and experience in museum collections registration.Computer literacy and ability to use a database use pertaining to artifact collections.Excellent writing and speaking competencies, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.Ability to work with minimal supervision and in collaborative project teams.Valid NS Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License requiredEquivalencyApplicants 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 a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .Additional InformationThis is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of March 31, 2025. The appointment status (\xe2\x80\x98term\xe2\x80\x99, \xe2\x80\x98temporary\xe2\x80\x99 or \xe2\x80\x98casual\xe2\x80\x99) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.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: PR 10Salary Range: $2,262.74 - $2,760.42 Bi-WeeklyEmployment 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.

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