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Visitor Experience Staff

Posted 14 days ago
Job Details:
In-person
$17.21 / hour
Full-time
Seasonal
Relief / Casual
Entry Level
Benefits:
Flexible Work
Employee Assistance Program

Do you love helping others and meeting new people? Are you proud of where you call home and want to share it with the world? If you believe East Hants' high tides and natural charm are something to be celebrated, apply to join our Visitor Experience Staff for summer 2025. Successful candidates will work at Burntcoat Head Park and/or the Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre.

East Hants, NS is home to the world's highest tides, recorded at Burntcoat Head Park - a premiere Bay of Fundy natural attraction, welcoming thousands of visitors annually. It is home to a Lighthouse Museum and Gift Shop, and the opportunity to explore the ocean floor at low tide. The Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre is East Hants' official visitor information centre and welcomes tourists to learn and experience the tidal bore, as well as the culture and heritage of our area. Both sites are key drivers of tourism activity for East Hants and the Central Nova Scotia region.

As part of our visitor experience team, you will promote the natural uniqueness of the Bay of Fundy, create memorable experiences for guests from around the world, and promote the tourism industry in our Municipality and Province.

Position Summary: Act as a front-line ambassador of our area to warmly welcome visitors from around the world, lead groups of visitors on guided interpretive tours, deliver information and education to guests, maintain a safe, inclusive and clean workspace, work in a fast-paced team environment and participate in events. This position requires light lifting (up to 30 pounds), cleaning duties, standing for periods of time, and working outdoors.

What you can offer:

· Experience or familiarity with the local area, including the Bay of Fundy

· Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills

· Ability to speak to groups of people and make a great first impression

· Knowledge and use of social media platforms

· Computer skills (Microsoft Office and Excel)

· Retail/cash-handling experience

· Education or experience in tourism, science, or history would be an asset

Other Requirements:

· Comfortable working alone, as well as working with a team

· Comfort with and ability to lead group tours, previous experience considered an asset

· Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for up to 2 hours at a time

· Understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in providing a welcoming environment for all visitors and team members

· Intermediate First Aid, or willingness to obtain

· Positions subject to clean criminal record and child abuse registry checks

Hourly rate: starting at $17.21/hour, commensurate with experience

Hours: Full and part time positions available, up to 40 hours/week, daytime shifts only (9am-5pm)

Applicants must be available to work most weekends and holidays.

Closing Date: Open until all positions filled

For more information and to apply online, please visit www.easthants.ca/employment

Review of applications will commence on March 18, 2025 with start dates ranging from May 12, 2025 to late June, and end dates ranging from September 1 to October 17, 2025.

If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (902) 883-6216.

Company Website: http://www.easthants.ca

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About Municipality of East Hants

About Municipality of East Hants

East Hants is a vibrant and fast-growing community with a unique offering of urban and rural living, bordering the Halifax Regional Municipality. East Hants is home to one of the youngest and fastest growing populations in Atlantic Canada with over 27% of the population being under age 25, and the second-highest population growth in Nova Scotia in 2021, behind the Halifax Regional Municipality.

The Municipality of East Hants offers diverse career opportunities, modern facilities, an innovative, continuous improvement culture and a Flexible Work Policy with a focus on work-life balance.

We live a work culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence where team members feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We are looking for team members who enjoy a collaborative, solutions-based work environment with a high degree of trust and autonomy, are committed to personal and team professional development, are passionate about community and are excited about the idea of being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality.

The main Municipal office is located at the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre in Elmsdale, NS. Additional worksites throughout East Hants include facilities for the Water Utility, the East Hants Aquatic Centre, the East Hants Sportsplex, Burntcoat Head Park, Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre, the East Hants Waste Management Centre, and multiple parks, trails, and playgrounds.

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