Heritage Program Assistant

6 days ago

Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

Competition # : 45372

Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage

Location: PORT WILLIAMS

Type of Employment: Casual

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 19-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH) supports communities across the province to be welcoming, inclusive and accessible, providing a great quality of life for Nova Scotians and a memorable experience for visitors. 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

Prescott House Museum features Acacia Grove, a refined Georgian home built between 1811 and 1816 by Charles Prescott, a merchant and politician from Halifax. Prescott is renowned for his role in developing Nova Scotia's apple industry. He introduced over 100 apple varieties by grafting scions from Canada, the U.S., and England and generously shared his successes with local farmers. His estate also featured a garden filled with exotic fruits and flowers, reflecting his passion for outdoor living, wellbeing, and horticulture.

Prescott House Museum opened its doors to visitors in 1973 and operates seasonally from June to October. It provides a glimpse into the rich history of the Prescott family, Georgian architecture, and the horticultural legacy of the Annapolis Valley. It is one of the best-preserved Georgian houses in Canada and was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1969. It is also a provincially registered property under the Nova Scotia Heritage Property Act.

About Our Opportunity

Prescott House Museum is excited to announce an opening for a Heritage Program Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team dedicated to preserving and sharing Nova Scotia's rich cultural and natural history.

In this role, you will be responsible for diverse tasks that help keep our museum operating smoothly and ensure visitors have an exceptional experience. Your daily duties include assisting with opening and closing procedures, cleaning and preparing the museum for guests. You will greet visitors, answer questions, and manage admissions while providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, you will process retail sales, record visitor statistics, and conduct tours both indoors and outdoors.

You have a key role delivering school and group programs, contributing to the success of special events, and participating in annual artifact inventory and collections care projects. Another key aspect of this position is collaborating with the Heritage Interpreter team to create engaging social media and web content that promotes the museum and its fascinating history.

Qualifications and Experience

We seek a high school, university, college student, or recent graduate interested in pursuing a career in the general arts, history, museum studies, theatre, archaeology, anthropology, library studies, communications, or a related field. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about museums and is passionate about Nova Scotia's cultural and natural history.

You are detail oriented, self-motivated, and can work independently and as part of a team. You possess strong interpersonal skills, as this role requires engaging with a diverse range of visitors and ensuring they feel valued. You are developing public speaking skills, and your passion for heritage and history will be evident in every interaction.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, is required. Additionally, you should be developing your ability to organize tasks efficiently and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally. Experience with social media platforms is an asset, as is any training or experience in tourism, hospitality, or museum studies. Certification in First Aid and WHMIS are also assets.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, specifically the ability to develop positive interactions with visitors and provide visitor service to a high standard. Familiarity with computers, including e-mail, Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, is required.

The candidate must be self-motivated, able to work with limited supervision, and able to work as part of a team. Previous experience in public speaking is an asset. Previous experience in heritage interpretation, hospitality and tourism, recreational/educational programming or working with children are assets. Fluency in English is required.

Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing, walking, climbing stairs, crouching, and moving around for extended periods, exposure to dust, heat, and the use of common cleaning fluids.

Work Location: Prescott House Museum, 1633 Starr's Point Road, Starr's Point, Nova Scotia. Prescott House Museum is not on a transit route, therefore you must have reliable transportation. Please be aware that Prescott House Museum is not fully accessible.

The work schedule requires flexibility, including weekends, holidays, and the occasional evening. This position offers 35 hours per week at $18 per hour.

You must complete the necessary reference and background checks, including a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector search.

Additional Information

To be eligible, all applications for this posting must be received through the Province of Nova Scotia's job competition website: 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 20, 2025 and end date of August 30, 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: $ 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

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