Visitor Experience Student

St. Joseph Island

Office & Administration, Customer Service

POSTED: 5 days ago

Parks Canada Agency

16163

February 02, 2025

17.36

Parks Canada - Fort St. Joseph National Historic Sites of Canada
St.Joseph Island (Ontario))
SU-01 - Youth Employment and Skills Strategy positions
Part-time/full-time employment during operating season (May to August 2025)
$17.36 to $27.68 per hour
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada

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Closing date: 2 February 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Registered as a full time or part-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited academic program or a recent graduate in the last 4 months.
Must be at least 14 years of age
Participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution
Students who reside within an 80km radius of Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site
All eligible students who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit

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Duties
Join a small but dedicated Parks Canada team at Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site! As a Visitor Experience Student, you will help provide a memorable experience to visitors seeking to connect with the history of the region.

Duties include:
Greet and orient visitors, respond to questions and provide information about the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site and Parks Canada
Collect revenue using a point-of-sale system, interact machine and cash payments
Assist in organizing and delivering special events and programs on-site to the general public
Assist visitor experience staff on various projects as required
Create social media content
Other duties as required

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
EDUCATION
Registered as a full time or part-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited academic program or a recent graduate in the last 4 months.
Participating in adult education and retraining programs at the secondary level, operated under the authority of an accredited academic institution

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience working with the public and/or public speaking
Experience handling debit, cash and using a Point of Sale (POS) system
Experience working in a team environment

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Bilingual would be considered an asset

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Basic knowledge of the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site, Parks Canada and its mandate

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate information in a clear and concise manner to visitors
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
Ability to perform tasks independently
Ability to work safely and identify hazards

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Exercises sound judgment and strives for excellence
Has an interest in history, culture as it relates to Parks Canada and Algoma regional tourism
Personally connects with visitors to provide enjoyable experiences
Takes initiative to support a team environment

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
THE FOLLOWING IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN ASSET
Bilingualism
Possessing a valid G2 or G class Driver's License
Experience planning and executing special events
Enjoys being outside for extended periods of time
Experience in proper bicycle maintenance

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Work shiftwork, weekends, statutory holidays and provincial/territorial holidays, when required
Wear a Parks Canada uniform as per the uniform policy
Dress in period costume when required
Work in varied terrain and weather conditions
Stand/walk/hike/sit for prolonged periods of time

Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance