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Historical Interpreter

1 month ago

Upper, Canada Parks of the St. Lawrence Full time

**Returning Applicant?**
- Historical Interpreter (student)

**Join a dynamic team at Upper Canada Village that is on the frontline of delivering an exceptional guest experience.**

**POSITION**:HISTORICAL INTERPRETER (student - multiple positions available)**HOURS OF WORK**:variable up to 36.25 hours per week**LOCATION**:
Upper Canada Village
- (11 km east of Morrisburg)**SALARY**:$16.35 per hour**PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT**:May 3 to September 4, 2023**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 the history of 1860s Ontario through performing and explaining a selection of activities associated with the daily life and work of this period (e.g., domestic life, historical trades, farming, the general store, mills and industrial technology, school, religion, and/or period music, etc.)
- 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 ability to communicate and to interpret effectively to large numbers of people of various ages and backgrounds.
- Knowledge of mid-19th century Ontario history.
- The ability to study and learn the interpretive and historical material related to the position and the Village.
- The ability to perform physical duties in order to carry out the various interpretive activities on site associated with the position(s) assigned.
- The ability to wear historical costume.
- The ability to perform and learn the skills associated with one or more of the following: domestic life and chores, a historical trade, mill work, farming and gardening.
- The ability to learn all safety protocols and procedures to ensure personal, guest and fellow staff safety is maintained at all times.

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.

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