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Heritage Leader - Tea Interpretation

Program stream:
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:
Heritage Leader - Tea Interpretation
Organization name:
Billings Estate National Historic Site
Job location:
Ottawa, Ontario
Length of assignment:
2018-05-02 to 2018-07-22 (12 weeks)
Hourly wage:
$14.00
Position: Heritage Leader
Competition Number: TBD
Competition posting date: 1 February 2018; closing date: 1 September 2018
Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Multiple Positions
Affiliation: Summer Student
Salary: $14.00/hr

Job Summary
Assist with researching, planning, delivery, and documentation of public and educational interpretive programs and events at museums and historic sites. Conducts interpretive tours and dispenses historical information to the community, utilizing first- and third-person interpretation techniques. Interacts cooperatively with museum volunteers and actively participates in a team environment to include all aspects of museum operations, and assists with public rental bookings and food services as required. Acts as public ambassador of the museums by participating in educational and promotional outreach activities and engages inquiries, setting up rooms and grounds for public events, recording of visitor statistics, and conducting visitor evaluations. Ensures safety of museum visitors and program participants, as well as ensuring the security of the museum and its contents. Opens and closes the site and performs some cleaning and gardening duties as required.

Education & Experience
Post-secondary student (completion of second year College or university). History, Museology, Education Theatre, Public Relations, Classical Studies, or related discipline. Minimum of eight (8) months, but less than one (1) year of related experience is required. Experience in working with the public in a client service environment; experience with clients of various ages; experiences in research activities.

Language, Certificates & Licenses
English oral, reading, writing required.
French oral, reading, writing may be required for some positions.
Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Police Record Check to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction on or before your first day of work.

Standard First Aid. CPR "C";
AODA - Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (legislated training required by 2010);
Customer Service (Serve-Ability Training);
Access to reliable, efficient transportation for use in the performance of job duties is required.

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills
Intermediate and/or advanced knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel. Familiarity with formal interpretation methodology and techniques is considered an asset, but are taught during the training sessions.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the selection process will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa is committed to providing quality services by establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. The City encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, ext. 47411.
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