Careers
Huronia Historical Parks operates three of Ontario’s premier historic attractions, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons in Midland, Discovery Harbour in Penetanguishene and Nancy Island in Wasaga Beach. All locations are attractions of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. We offer tremendous opportunities to work with an exciting team in a unique environment with diverse visitors from around the world.
Summer jobs for students
Join the team at Nancy Island Historic Site!
Gain valuable leadership, public speaking, and teaching skills as a historical interpreter. Develop customer service and money-handling abilities as a ticket booth and retail attendant. Take pride in caring for an important part of history as a member of our maintenance crew. Build experience and friendships that will last a lifetime!
Work Period:
- Student (College/University): April 27 – September 7, 2026
- Student (High School): June 29 – September 7, 2026
Hourly Wage:
- Student (College/University): $18.45 per hour
- Student (High School): $17.60 per hour
Key duties and responsibilities
Under the direction of the Manager of Operations at Nancy Island, 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
- assist in the daily curatorial/maintenance of the historic buildings and furnishings
- be willing to work weekends and occasional evenings
- 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 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
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 the sites (Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, Discovery Harbour and Nancy Island)
- 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 the 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
Key duties and responsibilities
Under the direction of the Manager of Operations at Nancy Island, 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
- recommended valid Class G or G2 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.
Historical Interpreter (Seasonal)
Seasonal Historical Interpreter position based out of Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and Discovery Harbour.
This role will play a key role in:
- providing historical information for public programs, special events and educational and experiential groups
- leading guided tours and interactive programs for all visitors
- interpreting the history and daily life of either a 17th century Jesuit mission or 19th century naval and military base through accurate storytelling, demonstrations of traditional crafts, blacksmithing, rope work, cooking and other historical practices
- maintaining historic buildings, artifacts, vessels, reproductions and grounds to ensure they are clean and presentable
- assisting with design, set-up and take-down of special events
- research and developing new innovative event and programs plans
- assisting in monitoring and evaluating historical interpretations, dramas, tours, special events, education and outreach programs
- assisting with providing technical direction and mentoring to students
Please click on link for details on how to apply: Ontario Public Service Careers – Job Preview
