Heritage Education Presenter (Part-Time)

Parks Canada; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Parks Canada is seeking motivated students for part-time work at Woodside National Historic Site in Kitchener, Ontario. You will learn and deliver education programs, present interpretive demonstrations, and help lead guided tours and special events.

Responsibilities include acting as an ambassador for the site, handling the point of sale system, and performing custodial duties such as cleaning washrooms and grounds. Weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be a secondary or post-secondary student or a recent graduate in the last 4 months.
• Ability to carry out instructions accurately, safely and efficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence others.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate Parks Canada messages.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn and deliver education programs and interpretive demonstrations.
• Lead guided tours and assist with special events.
• Act as site ambassador on-site and off-site.
• Assist with the site's point of sale system and perform custodial duties (washrooms, grounds, litter, trash/recycling).

Skills

Follow instructions precisely

Effective communication

Read Parks Canada messages

Team collaboration

Education

Student status in accredited institution or recent graduate

Job description

Parks Canada is seeking motivated students for part-time work at Woodside National Historic Site in Kitchener, Ontario. You will learn and deliver education programs, present interpretive demonstrations, and help lead guided tours and special events.

Responsibilities include acting as an ambassador for the site, handling the point of sale system, and performing custodial duties such as cleaning washrooms and grounds. Weekend availability is expected.