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co-ordinator, tourism services - government

Halifax, NS
Seasonal employment Full time

About the role

<p style="text-align:right"> </p><p><span style=""><span style=""><a href="https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP"><img style="width:700.0px;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">48792</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>About Us</b></H2></div><div><p><span style=""><br>Nova Scotia's culture and heritage contribute to vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in every part of the province. The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage invites Nova Scotians to experience and participate in our rich cultural expression.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="">By exploring our past, we appreciate where we come from. This enriches our lives today and gives us insight for times ahead. Through investing in our future, we help realize the potential of our people and talents. We foster an environment that embraces ideas and innovation. Jobs are generated and our creative economy flourishes. Encouraging cultural expression brings life to our communities. We each contribute to the province we call home through distinct perspectives and traditions. Together, our diversity defines the uniqueness of Nova Scotia.</span></p><p> </p><p><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></p><p> </p><p><span style="">Visitors are introduced to our indigenous Mi'kmaq community's relationship with water and maritime history, 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></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="">The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is seeking an individual to be part of our Visitor Experience team (VET) who exemplifies service excellence and demonstrates strong communication skills while welcoming and assisting visitors from diverse backgrounds, providing accurate and timely information to them in a dynamic work environment.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="">In this position, you will act as the first point of contact with the public, providing admissions and reception services as they are welcomed to the museum. You will also assist in other duties related to interpretive programming as required for museum operations such as interpretive tours, demonstrations, working aboard our museum ship CSS Acadia and educational programming.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="">This position reports to the Coordinators of Visitor Services and Visitor Experience at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.</span></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><div><p> </p><ul><li style=""><span style="">Assist with the coordination of group booking

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