Lead Music and Entertainment

**LEAD MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT**

COMPETITION No: 2023-SLPC-1187

CLASSIFICATION: Artisan 2

COMPENSATION GROUP: OPSEU - Technical

SALARY RANGE: $24.80 to $27.51 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

POSTING DATE: January 26, 2023

CLOSING DATE: February 9, 2023

AREA OF SEARCH: OPEN

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

You will:

- Interpret the life, work, skills, and activities of a musician and public entertainer in the 19th century.
- Develop and participate in 19th century musical and public entertainment.
- Undertake historical research in support of all music and entertainment activities in terms of acceptable musical instruments, music, skits, performances, dances, etc.
- Provide guidance, leadership, and direction to other staff involved in all aspects of music and entertainment at Upper Canada Village.
- Assist with school, youth, and education programmes and provide support for on-site events and programs.
- Interpret village life and the features of a small rural 1860’s village.
- Support Upper Canada Village programming and customer service initiatives.
- Ensure the safety of visitors and staff and protect the resources of the site.
- Embody the SLPC’s equity, diversity and inclusion principles while interacting with staff and guests.

**HOW DO I QUALIFY?**

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

You have:

- In-depth knowledge of entertainment and music of the 19th century.
- Knowledge of the social, economic, and political environment of 19th century Canada.
- Knowledge of customer service, interpretive and music instruction techniques.
- Knowledge of historical research techniques and available resources.

MUSICAL AND ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

You have:

- Knowledge of the proper use, handling, repair and maintenance of period musical instruments and reproductions of these instruments.
- Demonstrated ability to read and play historically accurate 19th century instruments to the caliber expected of Upper Canada Village music interpreters.
- Demonstrated ability to demonstrate and perform scripted and unscripted forms of 19th century public entertainment.

COMMUNICATION, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS

You have:

- Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak and present information to large numbers of visitors of varied ages and backgrounds; to respond effectively to customer questions and concerns; to prepare related interpretive materials and provide guidance and instruction to staff; and, to liaise with outside contractors/service providers, e.g., hired performers, specialized repair contractors, etc.
- The ability to learn historical and technical music-related information to present it well to visitors.
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills to provide instruction and guidance to other seasonal staff, student staff and volunteers involved in performances.

OTHER SKILLS

You have:

- The ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

**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, FEBRUARY 9, 2023.**

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