Student, Teacher/Interpreter (Museums)
Region of Waterloo, Department of Planning, Development and Legislative Services (PDL) based in Kitchener, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Student, Teacher/Interpreter (Museums). The Region of Waterloo’s Department of Planning, Development, and Legislative Services (PDL) plays a crucial role in shaping the region’s growth and development while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. The department oversees a wide range of initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable communities and vibrant neighborhoods. The PDL department helps to create a livable and prosperous region for current and future generations. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Region of Waterloo
Department: Planning, Development and Legislative Services (PDL)
Division: Cultural Services
Position: Student, Teacher/Interpreter (Museums)
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.55 – $17.41 Hourly
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Job Category: Customer Service/Contact Centre
Temp Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Kitchener, ON, CA
Job location: 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener, ON N2P 2C5, Canada
Shift: Weekends, some statutory holidays, and occasional evenings
Grade: 6
Requisition ID/Job ID: J0224-0340
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should be currently enrolled in a university or college program
Experience: Candidates should have knowledge and experience in delivering public programs, educational programs, demonstrations, and special events to varied audiences (ages, interests)
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 25 lbs
- The candidates should be able to perform related duties as assigned
- The candidates should have the ability to travel within Waterloo Region
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability and willingness to learn local history and early historic crafts skills
- The candidates should possess communication and presentation skills to interact with the public, deliver programs and demonstrations, and participate as effective team members
- The candidates should have the ability to read resources, training/education manuals, and other reference material
- The candidates should have the ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to facilitate visitors’ experience and enjoyment by interpreting the Region of Waterloo Museums exhibits and artifacts and answering visitors’ inquiries, at museum/sites including Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village
- The candidates should be able to assist in the preparation of materials for programs
- The candidates should be able to wear historical costume and/or uniform
- The candidates should be able to present/deliver a variety of programs and related activities to the public, including school children, summer camps, special interest groups, seniors, and pre-school aged children
- The candidates should be able to lead demonstrations, activities, crafts, and curriculum-related education programs to museum audiences, including historical craft, trade, agriculture, and domestic activities associated with museum exhibits
- The candidates should be able to provide basic housekeeping, gardening, security, and conservation duties, such as dusting furniture, cleaning artifacts, planting, weeding, and harvesting
- The candidates should be able to perform work in a museum gallery or historic site, including outdoors, and take steps to mitigate risks associated with the site/assignment, including working in/around weather, temperature variations in historic buildings, heat/smoke when working around a stove/open hearth, and noise if working in the blacksmith shop
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!