Historical Interpreter (Seasonal)

About the job

• provide historical information for public programs, special events and educational and experiential groups
• lead guided tours and interactive programs for all visitors
• interpret the history and daily life of the 19th century naval and military base through accurate storytelling, demonstrations of traditional crafts, blacksmithing, rope work, cooking and other historical practices
• maintain historic buildings, artifacts, vessels, reproductions and grounds to ensure they are clean and presentable
• assist with design, set-up and take-down of special events
• research and develop new innovative event and programs plans
• assist in monitoring and evaluating historical interpretations, dramas, tours, special events, education and outreach programs
• assist with providing technical direction and mentoring to students

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario
• You have experience in historical interpretation, education, events, or a related field

Historical knowledge

• experience in developing programs, special events, and educational and experiential products in alignment with historic site objectives
• knowledge of historic trades and processes such as seamanship, blacksmithing and carpentry
• knowledge of historic periods and their reproduction artifacts, furnishings and, room settings/vessels
• the knowledge and ability to re call historical facts

Communication, public speaking and interpersonal skills

• written and verbal skills necessary to draft/revise and share program content and key program information
• the ability to engage visitors of all ages in the history of the attractions
• proven oral and written communication skills to discuss in detail work plans with a range of other staff and workers
• demonstrated interpersonal skills to explain historical techniques including, but not limited to rope work agricultural/horticultural, carpentry, blacksmithing in readily understood terms to the public
• experience performing live or virtual demonstrations or speaking in front of visitors

• You can perform job duties in period-style costume

Computer proficiency:

• You can operate computer software to complete administrative and financial functions in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Share Point
• You can operate Microsoft Teams, Zoom or Google Meets to deliver digital programs
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of tools to prepare scripts, outlines, manuals, reports, correspondence and recommendations

Research and analytical skills:

• You can use research techniques to ensure historical accuracy in the depiction and portrayal of the historic period programming
• You have effective analytical skills to re-evaluate, revise and enhance programs to reflect high quality historical interpretations and drama activities

Planning and organizational skills:

• You have proven organizational skills to plan and coordinate work within a team and prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met

Don't meet every qualification?

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups

• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

• 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 10 months, 93 Jury Dr, Penetanguishene, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

How to apply:

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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