Careers

Under the direction of the Manager of Operations at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons or Manager of Operations at Discovery Harbour, the Student Maintenance Worker will: 

• provide cleanliness of historic site by ensuring that all garbage containers are emptied daily 
• cut grass on site property, water and weed flower beds 
• clean all washrooms and ensure supplies are available for public use 
• vacuum public and office areas on a regular basis 
• feed the animals and clean stalls as required 
• run maintenance errands for maintenance staff as required 
• assist the full-time maintenance staff with special maintenance projects/events 
• assist with set up for special events 
• safely operate equipment. 
• be willing to work weekends 
• possess a valid Class G driver’s licence 
• provide other duties as assigned

Skills and knowledge required

• ability to learn quickly 
• ability to work with others responsibly and fairly 
• possess good communications skills 
• ability to effectively take direction 
• ability to be flexible and adaptable in the workplace 
• ability to be diplomatic with visitors and fellow staff 
• ability to respect tools and equipment and perform physical duties 
• ability to adhere to the Ontario Health and Safety Act and the workplace protocol standards as set out by Huronia Historical Parks and/or the Ontario Public Service. 

Salary

The rate of pay for Summer Student Maintenance Workers is $17.40 per hour for post-secondary students.

Key duties and responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager of Marketing, New Media and Visitor Services, the Student Ticket Booth Clerk will: 

• greet the public and group arrivals in a professional, friendly and courteous manner 
• learn the history, public programs and special events of both sites (Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and Discovery Harbour) 
• promote and upsell Huronia Historical Parks’ products, ranging from season passes to area accommodation packages, special event promotions and retail sales 
• acquire the knowledge of local area attractions, hotels and tourism products to promote them and provide support to the local tourism economy. 
• use the visitor management system to organize and take admissions for both attractions in the form of cash, cheques, credit cards, debit purchases and invoicing 
• be responsible for balancing and securing cash 
• follow opening and end of the day procedures 
• familiarize themselves with all site rules and regulations concerning workplace protocol standards as set by Huronia Historical Parks and the Ontario Public Service 
• be willing to work weekends and varied shifts throughout the day and evening 
• provide other duties as assigned 

Skills and knowledge required

• ability to learn quickly and recall information 
• ability to work with others in a respectful and supportive environment 
• possess excellent communications and customer service skills 
• ability to effectively take direction 
• ability to be flexible and adaptable in the workplace 
• ability to be diplomatic with visitors and fellow staff 
• comfortable in a computerized environment, handling and balancing cash, cheques, debit and credit transactions 

Salary

The rate of pay for Summer Student Ticket Booth Clerks is $17.40 per hour for post secondary students.