Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.

Job Opportunity: Heritage Interpreter

Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic is located on the historic waterfront of the UNESCO town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, home of Bluenose ll. Housed in a former fish processing plant, the museum has been in operation since 1967.
Lunenburg is a bustling town in the summer, filled with culture, amazing architecture, unique shops, an array of restaurants, and gorgeous scenery.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, people-oriented candidate for the position of Heritage Interpreter. High school students are welcome to apply. This 16-week position runs from May 11 to Aug. 29 and entails roving interpretation in a wide range of exhibits as well as conducting presentations to a diverse audience. If you like to learn, love to talk, and are passionate about sharing our heritage, we can equip you with information to provide our visitors with a memorable visit to the museum.

  • Positions available: 1
  • Term: May 11 – Aug. 29, 2026
  • Rate of pay: $18.91/hr + 4% vacation pay
  • Please send resumes to Laura Smith: [email protected]

The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Responsibilities for first season HI student:

  • Communicate with the Museum visitor. This involves approaching visitors, engaging visitors in general conversation, and interpreting the vessels/exhibits/site for the visitor, as well as answering questions.
  • Responsible for artifact & visitor safety.
  • Provides talks and demonstrations as requested.
  • Participate in all training activities.
  • Knowledge of emergency & security procedures.
  • Use of Museum resources for ongoing professional development.
  • Provide regularly scheduled and impromptu Museum guided tours as requested.
  • The Heritage Interpreters are very visible representatives of the Museum and are always expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism.
  • Must always follow and adhere to safe & healthy workplace practices.
  • Participate in Museum-related activities, including special programming, events & trade shows as requested.
  • Flexibility in dealing with customer needs, especially groups.
  • Area cleaning and regular housekeeping/maintenance, including preventative maintenance practices as directed.
  • Perform any related duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Qualifications:

  • Certification in recognized secondary-related programs.
  • Minimum high school graduation or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Significant experience and knowledge of the Atlantic Fishing Industry, as it relates to at sea or on land, is an asset.
  • Experience in a museum environment and interpretation is an asset.
  • Enthusiastic and outgoing with a desire to provide exceptional customer service.
  • A genuine and appropriate interest in engaging with a diverse visitor group.
  • Public speaking and previous work with a wide, diverse audience is an asset.
  • Demonstrates an interest in lifelong learning.
  • Multi-tasks with ease and proficiency.
  • Customer service training and knowledge of the Tourism Industry a definite asset.
  • Work ethic includes flexibility and a positive attitude.
  • French and additional languages are a definite asset.
  • Availability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, and a variety of shifts.
  • Safety-related training, including first aid and WHMIS an asset.
  • Vessel-related training, such as small watercraft licence and radio operators licence is an asset.
  • Ability to work within a team environment (and related training) or independently.
  • A current and clear Vulnerable Sector Check is a condition of employment.

Applicants must be registered under Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations to be eligible.

A student may be eligible for employment if they:

  • are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
  • are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
  • are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
  • are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.

Note: Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the YCWHO employment program.