Historical Interpreter

Through the stewardship of its historical sites, heritage assets, and natural spaces, Huronia Historical Parks (HHP) offers unique interactive interpretive experiences and educational programming that make history come to life. HHP promotes a strong tourism sector and prosperity in the region by welcoming visitors from around the world and building partnerships that strengthen its cultural, social, and economic impact.

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is a nationally recognized historic site, including a comprehensive living history program, award winning museum and the archaeological remains of Ontario's oldest masonry.

Note: This position works within a 7-day work week and requires the ability to work daytime, evening, weekends and holidays.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

- a defined benefit pension plan
- maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- flexible work arrangements
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on-the-job training to support your success in the role

**OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
**What can I expect to do in this role?**: As a Historical Interpreter, you will:

- provide historical information for public programs, special events and educational and experiential groups
- lead guided tours and interactive programs for all visitors
- interpret the history and daily life of the 17th century Wendat and French people through accurate storytelling, demonstrations of traditional crafts, farming, cooking and other historical practices
- maintain historic buildings, artifacts, vessels, reproductions and grounds to ensure they are clean and presentable
- assist with design, set-up and take-down of special events
- research and develop new innovative event and programs plans
- assist in monitoring and evaluating historical interpretations, dramas, tours, special events, education and outreach programs
- assist with providing technical direction and mentoring to students

**How do I qualify?**:
**Mandatory**:

- You must have a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario
- You have experience in historical interpretation, education, events, or a related field

**Historical knowledge**:

- you have knowledge of historic trades and processes such as seamanship, blacksmithing and carpentry
- you have knowledge of historic periods and their reproduction artifacts, furnishings and, room settings
- you have the knowledge and ability to re call historical facts

**Communication, public speaking and interpersonal skills**:

- you have written or verbal skills necessary to share program content and key program information
- you have the ability to engage visitors of all ages in the history of the attractions
- you have proven oral communication skills to discuss in detail work plans with a range of other staff and workers
- you have demonstrated interpersonal skills to explain historical techniques including, but not limited to agricultural/horticultural, carpentry, blacksmithing in readily understood terms to the public
- you have experience performing live or virtual demonstrations or speaking in front of visitors
- you can perform job duties in period-style costume

**Computer proficiency**:

- you can operate computer software to complete administrative and financial functions in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Share Point
- you can operate Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meets to deliver digital programs
- you are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of tools to prepare scripts, outlines, manuals, reports, correspondence and recommendations

**Research and analytical skills**:

- you can use research techniques to ensure historical accuracy in the depiction and portrayal of the historic period programming
- you have effective analytical skills to re-evaluate, revise and enhance programs to reflect high quality historical interpretations and drama activities

**Planning and organizational skills**:

- you have proven organizational skills to plan and coordinate work withi