Careers

Key duties and responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager of Operations at Discovery Harbour, the Special Events Student will: 

• Assist and support the special events coordinator in day-to-day tasks.
• Support the research, planning, preparation and workflow of special event projects and programming.
• Welcome visitors, conduct tours, and provide historical interpretation for Ghost Tours and Escape Room bookings. 
• Participate in the design, development, and delivery of special events and programming.
• Perform special events duties including set-up, execution, and take-down
• Perform basic administration duties including data entry functions, preparing documents, and performing research.
• Maintain and manage event databases, timelines, and files.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all visitors.
• Be willing to work weekends and evenings.
• Be willing to wear historic costume and adhere to the costume policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and knowledge required

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications and basic audio-visual understanding
• Possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and readily recall information
• Comfortable working in team environment and self-motivated to work independently.
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with various ages, from children to seniors and address large groups
• Ability to perform all duties and tasks in period costume
• Ability to take direction, problem solve, and take initiative
• Ability to carry out interpretive responsibilities with the support of ongoing training and experience
• Ability to adhere to workplace safety regulations, workplace protocol standards as set out by Huronia Historical Parks and/or the Ontario Public Service
• We welcome Francophone and/or bilingual students applicants

Salary

The rate of pay for Special Events Student is $18.05 per hour for post secondary students.

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 $18.05 per hour for post-secondary and high school students.

Key duties and responsibilities

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

• learn and practice specific facets of historical interpretation in education and public tours 
• animate the site 
• provide interpretive and guiding services by conducting education and public tours 
• provide historical knowledge/information acquired from the site manuals internal training 
• provide customer services by greeting visitors 
• deliver historical interpretation services by providing hands-on activities such as blacksmithing, carpentry and clay work 
• assist in the daily curatorial/maintenance of the historic buildings and furnishings 
• be willing to work weekends and occasional evenings 
• be willing to wear a historic costume and to adhere to the costume policy 
• provide other duties as assigned 

Skills and knowledge required

• ability to learn quickly and readily recall information 
• ability to work with others responsibly and fairly 
• possess excellent oral communication skills 
• ability to address large groups 
• ability to work with people of all ages, including children of various ages as well as seniors 
• ability to perform all duties and tasks in period costume 
• ability to take direction 
• ability to be flexible and adaptable in the workplace 
• ability to be diplomatic with visitors and fellow staff 
• ability to carry out interpretative responsibilities with the support of ongoing training and experience 
• ability to adhere to workplace safety regulations, workplace protocol standards as set out by Huronia Historical Parks and/or the Ontario Public Service 

Salary

The rate of pay for Summer Student Historical Interpreters is $18.05 per hour for post-secondary students ($17.20 per hour for high school 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 $18.05 per hour for post-secondary and high school students.