Summer Student (Collections Assistant (Ycw))
Competition # : 45146
Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
Location: STELLARTON
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 20-Feb-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
As Canada's only provincial museum dedicated to the story of work and workers, the Museum of Industry offers the largest galleries of exhibits in Atlantic Canada. As we tell the stories of how Nova Scotia changed as a result of industrial work, we specialize in hands-on fun for families. In our exhibits, you can find everything from one of the oldest steam locomotives in the world, to a climb-on colorful Kid's train. Visitor experiences also include special exhibits, programs, events and school trips.
About Our Opportunity
Our opportunity with the Museum of Industry is a perfect fit for someone who is seeking hands-on experience with museum collections. Our collection showcases Nova Scotia's industrial history.
Over a 16-week term the employee will enter artifact records, examine and catalog artifacts, occasionally completing research and consultation to identify and better understand the artifacts. Hands-on training will be provided in cataloguing and data entry.
The successful candidate will be a student in a relevant field such as museum studies, history (preferably Canadian), material history or a related field. Experience working with artifact collections and/or working within a museum or heritage institution setting is an asset. Computer skills are necessary; museum database experience is preferred. Demonstrated communication and organizational skills are required. The ability to take direction and work on task is necessary. Fluency in English is required. Some of our events may take place during the evening and weekends. The candidate must be flexible when it comes to their schedule. Hours will total 70 hours bi-weekly. Weekend shifts may be required, and this position may include work on summer statutory holidays, as events or museum programs dictate.
The Museum of Industry is a part of the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. Recruitment and selection are carried out with the Public Service Commission. Recruitment will follow the Employment Equity Policy of the Province of Nova Scotia in support of a diverse workforce where applicants from underrepresented groups are invited to self-identify on their application.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution, having preferably completed at least two years of study. Must be registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) on-line candidate inventory (https://young-canada-works.canada.ca) and meet the eligibility criteria of the program.
Students enrolled in museum studies, history (preferably Canadian), material history and other related fields are preferable.
Additional Information
To be eligible, all applications for this posting must be received through the Province of Nova Scotia's job competition website: https://jobs.novascotia.ca/. 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.
This is a Student employment opportunity with anticipated start date of May 5, 2025, and end date of August 22, 2025.
NOTE: only résumés and cover letters submitted through the Public Service Commission by the closing date will be considered. The filling of this position is contingent upon receiving funding.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $18.00 Hourly
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.
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
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.
