Domestic Interpreter- Handwork

**DOMESTIC INTERPRETER - HANDWORK**

COMPETITION No: 2023-SLPC-1209

CLASSIFICATION: Artisan 1

COMPENSATION GROUP: OPSEU - Technical

SALARY RANGE: $22.39 to $24.79 per hour

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: May to September

Group 3 seasonal recurring

HOURS OF WORK: 36.25 hours per week

DIVISION: Upper Canada Village

LOCATION: Upper Canada Village, 11 km east of Morrisburg, Ontario

POSTING DATE: February 23, 2023

CLOSING DATE: March 9, 2023

AREA OF SEARCH: OPEN

**WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO DO IN THIS ROLE?**

You will:

- Interpret domestic and related settings and lifestyles at Upper Canada Village.
- Perform and interpret a wide range of advanced handwork skills, e.g., quilting, plain and fancy sewing, knitting, spinning, crochet work, rug making, and dressmaking.
- Interpret Village life and features and support Village initiatives.
- Ensure the safety of visitors and staff and protect the resources of the site.
- Instruct adults and children participating in various experiential programming such as residential camps and school programs.
- Embody the SLPC’s equity, diversity and inclusion principles while interacting with staff and guests.

**HOW DO I QUALIFY?**

MANDATORY:
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

You have:

- An understanding of the immediate historical context of all activities performed.
- An understanding of the general social, economic, and political environment of mid-19th century Canada.
- Basic knowledge of conservation practices to advise visitors on proper treatment and care of artifacts and to competently perform a variety of duties associated with the maintenance, monitoring and cleaning of artifacts.

COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS

You have:

- Strong oral communication skills to engage visitors in the interpretation of a variety of hand working activities (e.g. quilting, sewing, dressmaking, rug making, spinning, weaving, etc.) and to respond effectively to customer questions and concerns.

INTERPRETIVE AND DOMESTIC SKILLS

You have:

- The ability to interpret the life, work, skills, and activities of an 1860’s domestic or professional worker.
- The ability to perform a wide range of handwork skills, e.g., quilting, plain and fancy sewing, knitting, spinning, crochet work, rug making.

**WHY WORK FOR THE ST. LAWRENCE PARKS COMMISSION?**
- Belong to one of the largest employers in Ontario, the Ontario Public Service, and open the door to a diverse range of career opportunities throughout the province
- Supportive team environment
- Staff discounts
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Option to join an excellent pension plan
- Paid benefits
- Percentage paid in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays

HOW TO APPLY:
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.

3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed above. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job.

4. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

**REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023.**

**WE THANK ALL CANDIDATES FOR APPLYING, BUT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER SCREENING OR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.