GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Heritage Interpreter Job Posting
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, built in 1894 in the village of Steveston, is a living monument to the individuals involved in Canada’s West Coast fishing industry. It is now a Parks Canada national historic site operated by the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, an independent, non-profit society and registered charity.
We are seeking outgoing individuals to join our front-line Heritage Interpreter team, dedicated to providing exemplary customer service in presenting the site and its history to our visitors.
Reporting to the Marketing & Visitor Services Manager, and working with the Audience Engagement Manager, responsibilities include:
- Delivering public tours and educational programs
- Performing front desk duties, including greeting visitors, responding to visitor inquiries, and conducting admission and Cannery Store retail transactions
- Assisting with special event activities as required
Qualifications:
- Full-time student ending 2021 Spring semester, with intention to return as full-time student beginning in 2021 Fall semester
- Excellent customer service skills; public speaking experience an asset
- Fluency in English is required; fluency in French an asset
- Previous experience working with children an asset
- Ability to work independently and to multi-task
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- A criminal record check is required
- This is a permanent, part-time position, with full-time hours from May to August.
Must be available to work weekdays and holidays.
Starting wage is $15.20 per hour, plus 4% in lieu of vacations.
Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Mimi Horita, Marketing & Visitor Services Manager
Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society
12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3J1
mimi.horita@gogcannery.org
Deadline to apply: March 12, 2021
Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
For more information about the site, please visit: www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.org