Discovery Centre

Halifax, NS

Discovery Centre

Halifax, NS

interpretive guide - museum

Halifax, NS (view on map)

Posted 5 days ago

Job Description

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Urban area
• Science and technology museum

Tasks

• Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Technical experience

• Interpretation/guiding

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week