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Military Musician (student)
  

Join a dynamic team at Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that provides guests with an understanding of historic military life through guided tours, interpretation, heart-pounding musical performances and precision military demonstrations.
 
POSITION: MILITARY MUSICIAN (student)
 
HOURS OF WORK: variable to a maximum of 36.25 hours per week (must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required) 
 
DIVISION / LOCATION: 
Fort Henry Guard, Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada 
Kingston, Ontario 
 
SALARY: $18.05 per hour
 
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: May 5 to August 31, 2025 

 
 
WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO DO IN THIS ROLE? 
 
You will:
• Be a representative of one of Kingston’s premium and internationally recognized tourism sites.
• Interpret the role of a recruit British fifer, drummer, bugler and/or bagpiper in 1867 British North America.
• In period costume, interpret the history of Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada – part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site – to visitors by executing military drills and manoeuvres, taking visitors on guided tours, participating in historical dramatizations, solo and group musical demonstrations, events, parades and performances.
• Participate in daily training routines of the Fort Henry Guard Drums including: music practice, foot and instrument drill, formation drills, firearms demonstrations, artillery gun drills, and military etiquette. 
• Perform a variety of 19th century period musical pieces from memory while executing marching formation drills.
• Maintain personal uniforms, historic weapons, and accoutrements by regular shining and cleaning. 
• Perform before the public and attend internal and external special events. 
• Make each visitor’s experience at Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada interesting and enjoyable by providing excellent customer service.
• 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.
 
HOW DO I QUALIFY?
 
You have the following skills: 
 
MUSICAL SKILLS: 
•Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical musical skills on a musical instrument, particularly the snare drum, flute/fife, bugle/trumpet, and/or bagpipes. If no prior experience on listed instruments, must be able to become proficient in required timelines. 
 
PHYSICAL SKILLS: 
• A high degree of physical fitness to perform 19th century British army foot and arms drill (both infantry and artillery) and to meet other essential physical demands such as working outdoors in hot weather. 
• The ability to learn and execute precision choreographed military drill in a short period of time. 
• The ability to work within a team environment in a fast paced live-performance format. 
 
ACTING & PERFORMANCE SKILLS: 
• The ability to work in a fast-paced and high stress work environment and can meet high performance expectations. 
• The ability to learn historical information, particularly Canadian and/or British military and social history c. 1867, within a limited timeframe and interpret it to the public (in both individual and group settings).
• The ability to portray an historical character by wearing a historical costume and performing the role in public. 
• Communication and interpersonal skills to provide excellent program delivery, customer service and effective information service to both the public and staff. 
 
SAFETY SKILLS: 
• The ability to learn all safety protocols and procedures to ensure personal, guest and fellow staff safety is always maintained. 
 
Must be at least 17 years of age, as dictated by the Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD). 
 
A vulnerable service sector check is required for this position. 
 
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 MARCH 31, 2025. 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.