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Farms Interpreter

Program stream:
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:
Farms Interpreter
Organization name:
Upper Canada Village
Job location:
Morrisburg, Ontario
Length of assignment:
2018-05-07 to 2018-07-27 (12 weeks)
Hourly wage:
$14.85
Join a dynamic team at Upper Canada Village that embraces customer service to provide visitors with a treasured experience. You will contribute to a great work environment with your high level of performance.

POSITION: Farms Interpreter

HOURS OF WORK: 36.25 hours per week

LOCATION: Upper Canada Village (11 km east of Morrisburg)

SALARY: $14.85 per hour

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: early-May to September 3, 2018

DUTIES:
To interpret the history of 1860s Ontario through performing and explaining a selection of activities associated with the daily life and work on a working 1860s farm (e.g., farm chores, animal care, etc.) to support Upper Canada Village programming and customer service initiatives; to ensure the safety of visitors and staff and to protect the site’s resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to communicate and to interpret effectively to large numbers of people of various ages and backgrounds; ability to perform physical tasks and work outdoors; knowledge of mid-19th century Ontario history; ability to study and learn the interpretive and historical material related to the position and the village; ability to wear historical costume; ability to perform and learn the skills associated with 1860s mixed farming. 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.

Please apply online on our website at http://www.parks.on.ca/about/student-employment/.

DUE TO SCREENING DEADLINES, PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS RECEIVED BY MAY 1, 2018.

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

Upper Canada Village is situated on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, in rural Eastern Ontario. The closest town is Morrisburg, about 11km west of the site. Cornwall is about 30km east of Upper Canada Village, and Ottawa is north about an hour's drive. Upper Canada Village is part of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, which is responsible for a nearby marina, golf course, Fort Henry, Skywood eco-adventure, bird sanctuary, and campgrounds and day-use areas between the Ontario-Quebec border and Kingston.
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