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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Mackenzie King Estate, Where History Lives...

This 231-hectare estate set in the rolling hills of Gatineau Park, the Capital’s conservation park, was for nearly 50 years the summer retreat of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada’s 10th prime minister. Visitors to the Estate can roam the wooded property on walking trails, visit the restored cottages and wander through formal gardens and the picturesque collection of ruins assembled by King. Guide Interpreters, audio-visual presentations and interpretation panels combine to give visitors an overview of Canada’s history during the career of this former prime minister.

The Guide Interpreter plays a key role in the Mackenzie King Estate. The incumbent welcomes visitors, gives guided tours and performs interpretation of the Estate’s landscaping, buildings and artifacts. The incumbent delivers thematic activities focusing on this site’s rich history and assists in the preparation and the delivery of the Program.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must have completed a minimum of one (1) year university or college studies in History, Politics, Communications, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Education, Museum Studies or other program related to the position and be returning to full-time studies in the fall of 2025.
• Applicants must be fluently bilingual, in both official languages

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Program Officer, the Guide Interpreter :

MANDATORY APPLICATION GUIDELINES :

You must follow the instructions below carefully in order to ensure the admissibility of your application.

1. Submit a cover letter : Your cover letter will be used as the primary screening tool; it must showcase your strengths, expertise and your interest in the position adequately, and it must include the following :

2. Submit an updated version of your resume.

3. Applicants must be full-time students in the fall semester of 2025

NOTES :

The National Capital Commission is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this position, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all those who apply. Please note that only candidates who are selected for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.