Military Interpreter

**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 INTERPRETER (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**:$16.35 per hour

**PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT**:May 8 to September 3, 2023

**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 male British soldier 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 of Canada - to visitors by executing military drills and manoeuvres, taking visitors on guided tours, participating in historical dramatizations, events, parades and performances.
- Participate in daily training routines of the Fort Henry Guard Drill Squad including: foot and arms drill, formation drills, firearms demonstrations, artillery gun drills, and military etiquette
- Maintain personal uniforms, historic weapons, and accoutrements by regular shining and cleaning.
- Perform before Fort Henry visitors 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:
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 staff and the public.

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, 2023. WE WILL CONTINUE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BEYOND THIS DATE.