St. Lawrence Parks Commission

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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 28, 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.

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: $18.05 per hour

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: May to September 2025

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.

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 FEBUARY 28, 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.

Joignez-vous à une équipe dynamique au Village du Haut-Canada, en première ligne pour offrir une expérience exceptionnelle à la clientèle.

POSTE : INTERPRÈTE HISTORIQUE – BÂTIMENT COMMÉMORATIF DE LA BATAILLE (poste d’étudiant ou d’étudiante)

HEURES DE TRAVAIL : Jusqu’à 36,25 heures par semaine (nombre variable)

LIEU DE TRAVAIL :
Village du Haut-Canada
(11 km à l’est de Morrisburg)

SALAIRE : 18,05 $ l’heure

PÉRIODE D’EMPLOI : De mai à septembre 2025

À QUOI PUIS-JE M’ATTENDRE À CE POSTE?

Vous devrez :
• agir comme représentant ou représentante de l’un des principaux sites touristiques de Morrisburg, de réputation internationale;
• interpréter diverses dimensions de l’histoire militaire des débuts du Canada, en particulier la guerre de 1812 et la bataille de la ferme Crysler;
• aider les écoles et les groupes de jeunes à visiter le lieu historique national et le bâtiment commémoratif de la bataille;
• travailler de façon sécuritaire en tout temps et signaler immédiatement les situations dangereuses aux superviseurs;
• agir conformément aux principes d’équité, de diversité et d’inclusion de la CPSL lors des échanges avec le personnel et la clientèle.
Remarque : Ce poste peut être combiné et inclure des fonctions d’interprète historique.

QUELLES SONT LES COMPÉTENCES RECHERCHÉES?

Vous vous distinguez par :
• la capacité d’accueillir et de communiquer efficacement avec un grand nombre de personnes de différents groupes d’âge et de divers milieux;
• une connaissance de l’histoire militaire du début du Canada et un intérêt pour les reconstitutions et les événements historiques;
• la capacité d’étudier des documents d’interprétation et historiques, et d’en tirer des leçons, au sujet de ce poste et du Village;
• la capacité d’exécuter des tâches physiques et d’offrir des démonstrations associées à ce poste;
• la capacité de porter un costume historique ou un uniforme d’entreprise;
• la capacité d’apprendre les compétences associées à ce poste (p. ex. démonstrations d’exercices militaires, enseignement, jeux de rôle);
• la capacité de travailler de façon autonome;
• la capacité d’apprendre tous les protocoles et procédures de sécurité afin d’assurer la sécurité du personnel, des visiteurs et de collègues en tout temps.

Veuillez envoyer un curriculum vitae et/ou une lettre d’accompagnement qui montrent comment votre expérience, vos habiletés et vos connaissances se rapportent aux tâches et aux compétences énumérées ci-dessus.

EN RAISON DES DÉLAIS IMPOSÉS POUR LA SÉLECTION, LES CANDIDATURES REÇUES AVANT LE 28 FÉVRIER 2025 SERONT CONSIDÉRÉES EN PRIORITÉ, MAIS NOUS CONTINUERONS D’ACCEPTER DES CANDIDATURES APRÈS CETTE DATE.

La Commission des parcs du Saint-Laurent (CPSL) favorise l’équité en matière d’emploi. Nous invitons les personnes handicapées, les Autochtones, les personnes noires et racialisées ainsi que les personnes d’origines ethniques et culturelles, d’orientations sexuelles, d’identités et d’expressions de genre diverses à poser leur candidature. La CPSL a mis en place un processus de sélection inclusif et sans obstacles. Tout au long des étapes de recrutement et de sélection, nous prendrons les mesures d’adaptation appropriées pour les candidates et candidats handicapés. Pour obtenir une copie de cette offre dans un autre format ou pour demander une mesure d’adaptation, veuillez communiquer avec nous par l’intermédiaire des Ressources humaines au 1 800 437-2233, poste 1401. Les renseignements reçus concernant les demandes d’adaptation seront traités de manière confidentielle.