Nature site interpreter
The Government of Nova Scotia
Halifax
,
Nova Scotia
·
Canada
Job description
Competition # : 50022
Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 19-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The museum of Natural History 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 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/
About Our Opportunity
The Museum of Natural History is responsible for the collecting and recording of artifacts of cultural significance to Nova Scotia as well as promoting Nova Scotia's natural landscape. Here at the Museum, we house collections on Archeology, Ethnology, Mammals, Marine life and more.
Primary Accountabilities
The Naturalist Interpreter responsibilities include:
• You will assist in the delivery and development of interpretive programs that enhance the visitor experience at the Museum of Natural History and support its policies, plans, interpretive themes and collections. These programs include discovery stations, education programs, demonstrations, presentations and conversational interpretation, gallery tours, films, travelling exhibition programs, workshops, field trips and special events.
• You are responsible for maintaining the Museum's collection of live plants and animals and ensuring that care and handling policies and procedures a