Lead Interpreter

St. Lawrence Parks Commission; South Dundas; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Ontario public service organization is seeking an Artisan 2 at Upper Canada Village. This role involves providing technical guidance on 19th century handwork techniques and instructing participants in various programs. The successful candidate will require strong communication skills and a demonstrated knowledge of handwork methods. Attention to safety and public engagement is key. This position offers a salary between $26.70 - $29.61 per hour, with variable hours up to 36.25 per week during the employment period of April to September.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Option to join pension plan

Paid benefits

Vacation pay

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate high-level knowledge of 19th century handwork methods.
• Must possess strong communication skills to engage visitors.
• Must be able to perform common administrative tasks using a computer.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on 19th century handwork techniques.
• Instruct adults and children in experiential programming.
• Ensure safety of visitors and protect site resources.

Skills

19th century handwork methods

Oral and written communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Security clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

Competition No: 2026-SLPC-2060

Classification: Artisan 2

Compensation Group: OPSEU - Technical

Salary Range: $26.70 - $29.61 per hour

Period of Employment: April-September

Hours of Work: Variable up to 36.25 hours per week

Division: Upper Canada Village

Location: Upper Canada Village, 11 km east of Morrisburg

Posting Date: January 20, 2026

Closing Date: February 3, 2026

Language of Position: English

Area of Search: Open

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• Perform lead hand duties and provide technical guidance and expertise to staff and volunteers on 19th century handwork techniques
• Perform and interpret a wide range of advanced handwork skills, e.g. quilting, plain and fancy sewing, knitting, spinning, crochet work, rugmaking, and dressmaking
• Interpret domestic and related settings and lifestyles at Upper Canada Village
• Interpret Village life and features and support Village initiatives
• Ensure the safety of visitors and staff and protect the resources of the site
• Instruct adults and children participating in various experiential programming
• Assist the Historic Costume Specialists in costuming duties
• Embody the SLPC’s equity, diversity and inclusion principles while interacting with staff and guests

Qualifications

Mandatory

• Conditional upon the successful candidate being granted required security clearance for this position (Vulnerable Sector Check)

Knowledge and Experience

• A demonstrated high level of knowledge and skill of 19th century handwork methods
• A strong understanding of the immediate historical context of handwork activities and the social, economic, and political environment of the 1860s
• A strong understanding of conservation practices to advise visitors on the proper treatment and care of artifacts and to competently perform a variety of duties associated with the care of village textiles

Communication Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills to engage visitors in the interpretation of handwork and to respond effectively to customer questions and concerns
• Strong oral and written communication skills to create textile related training materials and to teach staff handwork skills

Computer Skills

• Ability to use a computer for common administrative tasks such as word processing, emails, and internet searches

Judgment, Organizational and Analytical Skills

• Strong planning, organizational, and design skills to assist with the development of projects, activities, exhibits, and training programs
• Ability to keep records of supplies and past and on-going projects

Leadership, Project Management and Research Skills

• The ability to train and direct staff on the proper procedures and methods in completing mid 19th century related handwork
• The ability to monitor on-going handwork projects to ensure adherence to established guidelines
• The ability to perform research and synthesize findings

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

• Please apply online, https://www.parks.on.ca/about/careers/.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.
• 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.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• Every external candidate must identify their prior employment in the Ontario Public Service including positions, dates of employment and any re-employment restrictions.

Remember: The deadline to apply is 11:59 P.M. Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

We thank all candidates for applying, but only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. We will make appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. To obtain a copy of this posting in an alternative format or to request any accommodations please contact Human Resources at 1-800-437-2233, ext. 1401. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be addressed confidentially.

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Interprète principal(e), Travaux Manuels

No du concours : 2026-SLPC-2060

Classification : Artisan 2

Groupe de rémunération : SEFPO – Technique

Échelle salariale : 26,70$ - 29,61$ par l'heure

Période d’emploi : avril-septembre

Groupe 3 (saisonnier; récurrent)

Heures de travail : Variable, jusqu’à 36,25 heures par semaine

Division : Upper Canada Village

Endroit : Upper Canada Village, 11 km à l’est de Morrisburg

Date de publication : 20 janvier, 2026

Date de clôture : 3 février 2026

Langue du ou des poste(s) : anglais

Aire de recherche : ouverte

À quoi puis-je m’attendre à ce poste?

• exercer des fonctions de chef d’équipe tout en effectuant des tâches manuelles, et fournir des conseils techniques et de l’expertise au personnel et aux bénévoles sur les méthodes de travail du 19e siècle
• exécuter et interpréter un large éventail de techniques manuelles avancées, comme le matelassage, la confection de courtepointes, la couture simple et de fantaisie, le tricot, le filage, le crochet, la fabrication de tapis et la confection de costumes
• interpréter les milieux et les modes de vie des habitants et habitantes du Village du Haut-Canada
• Interpréter les éléments caractérisant le Village du Haut-Canada et soutenir les initiatives de celui-ci
• assurer la sécurité des visiteurs et du personnel, et protéger les ressources du site
• guider les adultes et les enfants participant à diverses activités d’apprentissage par l’expérience
• aider les spécialistes des costumes historiques à s’acquitter de leurs tâches
• agir conformément aux principes d’équité, de diversité et d’inclusion

Pourquoi postuler?

• Appartenez à l’un des plus grands employeurs de la province et ouvrez la porte à diverses opportunités de carrière
• Environnement d’équipe favorable
• Rabais du personnel
• Programme d’aide aux employés et à leurs familles (EFAP)
• Option d’adhérer à un excellent régime de retraite
• Prestations payées
• Pourcentage versé en lieu des congés et jours fériés

Comment postuler

• Veuillez postuler en ligne, au https://www.parks.on.ca/about/careers/.
• Votre lettre de motivation et votre CV doivent être joints en un seul fichier ne dépassant pas cinq (5) pages.
• Personnalisez votre lettre et votre CV selon les qualifications ci-dessus et illustrez avec des exemples concrets.
• Les employés de OPS doivent indiquer leurWIN Employee ID lors de la candidature.
• Les candidats externes doivent indiquer les postes occupés dans la Fonction publique de l’Ontario, les dates et toute restriction au réemploi.

Rappel : La date limite pour postuler est le 3 février 2026 à 23 h 59

Nous remercions toutes les personnes qui postuleront. Toutefois, nous communiquerons uniquement avec celles sélectionnées pour une étape suivante.

Les résultats de ce concours peuvent être utilisés pour dresser une liste d’éligibilité en vue de pourvoir d’éventuels postes vacants au sein du Syndicat des employés de la fonction publique de l’Ontario (SEFPO). Conformément à la convention collective, la liste peut être partagée avec les représentants du SEFPO. En postulant, vous consentez à ce que votre nom soit partagé avec les représentants du SEFPO.

La Commission des parcs du Saint-Laurent est engagée envers l’équité en emploi. Nous encourageons les personnes handicapées, les Autochtones, les Noirs et les personnes racialisées à postuler, ainsi que les personnes issues de diverses origines ethniques et culturelles, orientations sexuelles et identités et expressions de genre variées. Nous assurons un processus de sélection inclusif et sans obstacle et proposerons des aménagements pour les candidat·e·s handicapé·e·s. Pour obtenir une copie de cette offre dans un autre format ou pour demander un aménagement, contactez les Ressources humaines au 1-800-437-2233, poste 1401. Les informations relatives aux demandes d’aménagement seront traitées de manière confidentielle.