Collections Assistant - Stellarton, Nova Scotia
2 days ago
Job description
Competition # :
47896
Department:
Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
Location:
STELLARTON
Type of Employment:
Internship
Union Status:
Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:
06-Mar-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
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 32-week term the employee will enter artifact and library records, examine and catalog artifacts and library research materials, occasionally completing research and consultation to identify and better understand the artifacts and materials. Hands-on training will be provided in cataloguing and data entry.
The successful candidate will be a recent graduate in a relevant field such as museum studies, history (preferably Canadian), library studies, material history or a related field. Experience working with artifact or library collections and/or working within a museum or heritage institution setting is an asset. Computer skills are necessary; museum/library 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 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
To be eligible, all applications for this posting must be received through the Province of Nova Scotia's competition on . Please note the closing date for applications. This position is through the YWC Building Careers in Heritage stream, all Applicants must be registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) on-line candidate inventory (https://young-canada-) and meet the eligibility criteria of the program.
The successful candidate must pass appropriate background checks (criminal record and child abuse registry).
An individual may be eligible for an internship if they:
- are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
- are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
- are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
- are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate) within the last year
Pay Grade:
HOURLY
Salary Range:
$20.00Hourly
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 Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at
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
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