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Historical Interpreter - Battle Memorial Building (student)
  
Join a dynamic team at Upper Canada Village that is on the frontline of delivering an exceptional guest experience.

POSITION: HISTORICAL INTERPRETER – BATTLE MEMORIAL BUILDING (student)

HOURS OF WORK: variable up to 36.25 hours per week

LOCATION:
Upper Canada Village
(11 km east of Morrisburg)

SALARY: $17.40 per hour

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: May 3 to September 2, 2024

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO DO IN THIS ROLE?

You will:
• Be a representative of one of Morrisburg’s premium and internationally recognized tourism sites.
• Interpret aspects of the early Canadian military history and specifically the War of 1812 and the Battle of Crysler’s Farm.
• Assist with school and youth group programs visiting the National Historic Site and Battle Memorial Building 
• Work safely at all times and report unsafe activities immediately to your supervisor.
• Embody the SLPC’s equity, diversity and inclusion principles while interacting with staff and guests.
• Note: This position may be combined and include the duties of the Historical Interpreter position.

HOW DO I QUALIFY?

You have:
• The ability to greet and communicate effectively to large numbers of people of various ages and backgrounds.
• Knowledge and interest in early Canadian military history, historical re-enactments and events.
• The ability to study and learn the interpretive and historical material related to this position and the Village.
• The ability to perform physical duties and demonstrations associated with this position.
• The ability to wear historical costume and corporate uniform.
• The ability to perform and learn the skills associated with this position (e.g. military drill demonstrations, teaching, role playing).
• The ability to work independently.
• The ability to learn all safety protocols and procedures to ensure personal, visitor and fellow staff safety is maintained at all times.

Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year).

In your resume and/or cover letter, please indicate specifically how your experience, skills and knowledge relate to the duties and qualifications stated above.

DUE TO SCREENING DEADLINES, PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 29, 2024. WE WILL CONTINUE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BEYOND THIS DATE.

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is committed to employment equity.  We welcome applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.  The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We will make appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. To obtain a copy of this posting in an alternative format or to request any accommodation please contact us directly through Human Resources at 1-800-437-2233, ext. 1401. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be addressed confidentially.