Job Description

Competition # : 40084

Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b28-Aug-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia\'s culture and heritage contribute to vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in every part of the province. The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism, and Heritage invites Nova Scotians to experience and participate in our rich cultural expression.

By exploring our past, we appreciate where we came from. This enriches our lives today and gives us insight for times ahead. Through investing in our future, we help realize the potential of our people and talents. We foster an environment that embraces ideas and innovation. Jobs are generated and our creative economy flourishes. Encouraging cultural expression brings life to our communities. We each contribute to the province we call home through distinct perspectives and traditions. Together, our diversity defines the uniqueness of Nova Scotia.

For more information on the Nova Scotia Museum please click here:

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to and working directly with the Senior Conservator in the Interpretation, Collections, and Infrastructure Unit (ICI), you provide technical support in the use, installation, and storage of Nova Scotia Museum (NSM) collections objects at any of the 28 NSM sites across the Province of Nova Scotia. Your work requires a considerable range of technical, planning and communication skills. Your duties require you to consult with a wide range of government and non-government contacts: museum curators and conservators, site staff and contractors. These interactions require strong interpersonal skills to ensure that projects are successfully completed to museum standards within budget and on-schedule.

This position requires a high level of creativity and innovation and enables the ICI Unit to meet the strategic goals of the Department by providing high quality visitor experiences and innovative access to the province\'s heritage resources.

Primary Accountabilities

• Prepares artifacts and specimens for presentation in a range of installations and/or exhibits at 28 NSM Sites ensuring all display materials are compatible with artifacts and specimens.
• Has working knowledge of Historic Structures including an understanding of construction techniques of wooden and stone buildings.
• Knowledge of weight limits (hanging framed art, floor loads, hanging limits on ceilings)
• Provides consultation and training for site staff regarding exhibit needs and in-house requirements.
• Fabricates replicas for displays where use of the collection is prohibited.
• Determines solutions and carries out actions to secure, stabilize and conserve specimens and artifacts in a range of environments (storage, exhibit, in transit, etc.)
• Plans and produces concept designs for storage, display, and other object-related needs in consultation with Senior Conservator and curatorial staff when required.
• Fabricates exhibit cases with materials that are compatible with the objects they house.
• Works with sites to determine proper climate control for the display of the collection, from display cases to historic houses.
• Maintains and updates knowledge and understanding of materials and agents of deterioration (e.g., light, temperature, and humidity, etc.)
• Keeps abreast of new information and techniques related to display and storage of museum objects.
• Understands and carries out best practices for crating and shipping artifacts.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role you have Grade 12 plus post-secondary training related to museum technology, conservation, built heritage, or heritage preservation. An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

You have experience and knowledge working in a museum work environment. You have:

• Knowledge of museum conservation, including preventive conservation
• Experience working with artifacts
• Knowledge of mount making and archival materials
• Knowledge of WHMIS, OHS
• Knowledge of museum preparation, carpentry methods, metalworking, and safe operation of tools, machinery, and equipment
• Knowledge and skills working with materials including wood, plexiglass, glass, solvents, finishes
• Ability to work at heights
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team building skills

You are computer proficient, including the use of software packages such as Microsoft Office, internet, and web-based applications. The incumbent must be self-directed, able to work independently, but also demonstrate teamwork valuing and respect a diverse and inclusive environment.

Knowledge of CAD, Sketchup, or equivalent, or technical drawing proficiency would be considered an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based 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 to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria

Additional Information

This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2025. The appointment status (\'term\', \'temporary\' or \'casual\') 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: TE 17

Salary Range: $1,783.71 - $2,094.57 Bi-Weekly

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.

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.

Government of Nova Scotia