Naturalist Interpreter

**Department**:Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**:Term

**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:07-Dec-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
**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**:

- As the Naturalist Interpreter 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.
- As a Naturalist you are responsible for maintaining the Museum's collection of live plants and animals and ensuring that care and handling policies and procedures are followed. You will respond to public enquiries and requests for natural history information such as specimen identification. You will assist in promoting the Museum's interpretive products and services and foster collaborative partnerships both inside and outside government.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Knowledge of enquiry-based learning and experience working within a visitor-centered museum environment are essential to this position.
- Demonstrated natural history interpretation experience in a museum or outdoor education environment.
- Superior communication and presentation (both oral and written) skills and proven ability to deliver, develop and research interpretive programs in a museum or informal learning environment.
- Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic, creative team that includes external partners.
- Experience with Word processing (Word/Word Perfect) and the internet are required.
- Proficiency in French language is considered an asset.
- Valid NS drivers license is considered an asset.
- Experience with animal care (reptiles and amphibians) is an asset.

**Equivalency**:
**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 here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

**Working Conditions**:
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings and to travel.

**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 or will result in termination of your employment.**

**Additional Information**:
**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**: CL 13

**Salary Range**: $1,493.64 - $1,625.82 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**: