How to Apply

To apply for this position, please email a copy of your resume and contact information for two references to [email protected], and specify you are interested in being a Civilian Interpreter.  The closing date for applications for this position is Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

The Halifax Citadel Society recognizes the importance of diversity to our mission, and aspires to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity found in Canada’s population today. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Funding for this position has been provided by the Nova Scotia Student Summer Skills Incentive program.  To be eligible for this position, candidates must: 

• Live and work in Nova Scotia; and
• Be entering full time post-secondary studies in the fall semester immediately following the work term; or
• Be continuing full-time post-secondary studies following the work term.

Position Details

Start Date: April 30, 2025
End Date: August 31, 2025
Position Type: Full Time Term (37.5 hours per week) 
Hourly Wage: $17.24

Position Title: Civilian Interpreter
Position Type: Term
Section: Program
Sub-Unit: Civilian Interpretation
Reports To: Assistant Interpretation Supervisor

Position Summary

Civilian Interpreters portray the role of a mid-Victorian era civilian living or working in the Halifax Citadel (usually a soldier’s wife or a civilian work person), and may also portray twentieth-century civilians and/or non-combat arms personnel (e.g., those from the CWAC or WRCNS). They work at the Halifax Citadel and on Georges Island, interpreting period rooms, conducting guided site tours, delivering interpretive programs, and participating in other interpretive scenarios and demonstrations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Interprets restored period rooms, conducts guided site tours, and delivers other interpretive programs and informal interpretation.
• Participates in routine and special events inside and outside of the Halifax Citadel and Georges Island (scheduled hours for events may vary and can be set by management based on event requirements).
• Performs security functions during historic weapons demonstrations.
• Participates in the daily fatigue (cleaning) program of operational work areas, and cleans some visitor facilities at Georges Island NHS.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Education

• Successful completion of Grade 10 (or equivalent).

Experience

• No previous experience is required; however, experience working as an interpreter in a museum or historic site is an asset.

Language

• The ability to communicate fluently in both English and French is required.

Skills & Abilities

• The ability to learn historical information and present it accurately and efficiently to members of the public.
• The ability to speak and present in public, and to deliver guided site tours and other types of programming and interpretation to diverse groups of visitors.

Required Competencies

• Achievement Motivation: Is energetic and committed to meeting goals and targets set, even when tasks are repetitive; actively reviews schedules and plans to avoid unnecessary over runs; wants to do things well and consistently delivers to best of own ability; willing to respond to reasonable requests to do tasks that go beyond normal scope of job.
• Client/Customer Service: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients/customers in a manner that provides satisfaction for the client/customer and fosters client/customer loyalty. Is respectful of others, helping or serving them to meet their needs by discovering those needs and figuring out how to best meet them.
• Respectful/Respect/Respectfulness: Effectively promotes a respectful, positive work environment in which each person is accepted and has the opportunity to grow and develop; demonstrates behaviours that include fairness, respect, inclusiveness, empathy, integrity, and ethical conduct; examines own biases and assumptions; displays appreciation for and recognizes the value of different opinions, roles, experiences, cultures and backgrounds participation and involvement; recognizes people's diverse needs and perspectives (e.g. language differences, cultural differences, disabilities and personal family circumstances); monitors the work environment, to identify underlying issues that impact negatively on people, and takes appropriate action, holds self and others accountable for making principled decisions; respects the confidential nature of the work.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution, proactively seeking opportunities to develop new capabilities, skills, and knowledge.
• Teamwork and Cooperation: Works cooperatively, with a positive attitude with others to achieve common goals. Willingly co-operates; is friendly and cooperative. Keeps other team members up to date. Addresses conflicts or issues within the team in a positive and open manner.

Working Conditions

• Wears reproduction nineteenth- and twentieth-century civilian clothing and military uniforms.
• Works in restored period interiors and outdoors on a rough, uneven surface in all types of weather conditions, standing for long periods of time.
• Works a variable work schedule including weekends, holidays, evenings, and/or overtime as required.

Conditions of Employment

• Willingness and ability to wear reproduction civilian clothing and military uniforms, and to adhere to associated personal appearance standards.
• Willingness to travel between work locations on foot and in small boats, and work in semi-isolated locations with limited infrastructure.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance.