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tourist information clerk

Halifax, NS
Seasonal employment Full time

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<p> </p><p><span style=""><span style=""><a href="https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP"><img style="width:686.0px;height:36.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/bf6b9753/38449949-ca76-4c02-8829-4.png"></a></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style=""><strong>Competition # : </strong><span contenteditable="false">48807</span> </span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Department: </strong>Communities, Culture, Tourism &amp; Heritage</span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Location: </strong>HALIFAX</span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Type of Employment: </strong>Seasonal</span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Union Status: </strong><span contenteditable="false">NSGEU - NSPG</span> </span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Closing Date: </strong>¿04-Jun-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Designation Status</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style="">This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as Indigenous Person, African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="">See the <a title="" href="https://www.novascotia.ca/treasuryboard/manuals/PDF/500/50203.pdf " target="_self">Nova Scotia Government's Employment Equity Policy</a> for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.</span></p><p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>About Us</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style=""><span style="">The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is the oldest and largest Maritime Museum in Canada.  The Museum is a valuable historical, cultural and educational institution. It is the largest site in Nova Scotia that collects and interprets various elements of Nova Scotia's marine history.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style=""><span style="">Visitors are introduced to the age of steamships, local small craft, the Royal Canadian and Merchant Navies, World War II convoys and The Battle of the Atlantic, the Halifax Explosion of 1917, and Nova Scotia's role in the aftermath of the Titanic disaster.</span></span></p><p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>About Our Opportunity</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><p><span style=""><span style="">The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is seeking individuals to be part of our Visitor Experience team (VET) who exemplify service excellence and demonstrates strong communication skills by welcoming and assisting visitors from various diverse backgrounds, by providing accurate and timely information to them in a dynamic work environment.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style=""><span style="">As the Clerk, you are responsible for the development &amp; presentation of high quality, entertaining, and informative interpretive programs and tours that will enhance the museum experience and exceed visitor expectations.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style=""><span style="">This position reports to the Curator of Visitor Experience at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. </span></span></p><p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Primary Accountabilities</b></H2></div><div><p> </p><ul><li style=""><span style="">Assist with the coordination of group bookings, promotional activities and special events and other duties as required.</span></li><li style=""><span style="">Maintain and operate Point of Sale (POS) systems for admissions, pass sales, and retail purchases. Ensure special offers, discounts and cash handling procedures are completed in adherence with policies and procedures.</span></li><li style=""><span style="">Orient visitors with the si

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