Careers

Manual Worker

Discovery Harbour

Consider this unique opportunity where you will provide general maintenance assistance for the upkeep of modern and historic building, grounds and set-up, delivery, and take-down of special events at the tourist attractions of Discovery Harbour and Sainte-Marie among the Hurons.

In this position you will support award-winning events such as Discovery Harbour’s Pumpkinferno,  as well as supporting facility upkeep and delivery at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons for First Light.

Skills:

• You are knowledgeable about the maintenance and sanitation of building facilities and utility maintenance.
• You have the ability to operate vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to: trucks, utility vehicles, loaders, leaf blowers, line trimmer.
• You are able to work in a team environment.
• You have effective organizational skills to plan work and to ensure deadlines are met.
• You have knowledge of and the ability to apply and interpret policies, procedures and regulations such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Knowledge of the operating standards of general maintenance is an asset.

Key responsibilities:

• to provide assistance with waste removal,
• grounds keeping,
• special event set-up,
• general maintenance of buildings,
• equipment repair

Successful applicants are required to provide their own safety boots which must be worn for the duration of all shifts. All other Personal Protective Equipment is supplied to complete the required tasks.

Historical Interpreter

Sainte-Marie & Discovery Harbour

If you love history, enjoy public speaking, have an interest in delivering high impact events including favourites like First Light, Ghost Tours, Escape Room, and Pumpkinferno, or are interested in traditional craftwork, you might make a great historical interpreter. We’re seeking several on-call interpreters at both historic sites.

French and German language skills are assets but not mandatory. Applications from Indigenous individuals are encouraged.

As an Historical Interpreter, you will:

• Perform the duties associated with the delivery and instruction of experiential activities for site programs, special events, and educational products to youth and adults
• Lead guided tours and interactive programs for all visitors
• Maintain historic buildings, artifacts, vessels, reproductions and grounds to ensure they are clean and presentable
• Assist with set-up, execution, and take-down of special events

Skills:

• you have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and engage with visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and education levels
• you have knowledge and/or the ability to gain knowledge regarding the history of the site(s) and/or special event(s) and recall historical facts to communicate to visitors and engage visitors during the delivery of special events
• you have the ability to gain and retain knowledge to explain historical techniques including, but not limited to agricultural/horticultural, carpentry, blacksmithing, and naval/military in readily understood terms to the public
• you have experience performing live or virtual demonstrations, speaking in front of visitors, or delivering impactful and engaging events
• you can perform job duties in period-style costume and/or event costume

Ticket Booth and Retail Attendant

Sainte-Marie & Discovery Harbour

Join the customer service for our two award winning Festivals, Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour and First Light at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons!

These events require employees to work nights and weekends. We offer flexibility and training to set you up for success.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and direct visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Welcome large tour groups of all ages
• Process admission and retail payments
• Handle and balance cash flows
• Answer our main phone line and redirect calls as needed
• Clean and maintain our visitor’s centre and retail store
• Create displays in our retail store
• Assist with inventory for the retail store

Successful candidates will have:

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong computer skills
• A positive and professional attitude
• Knowledge of geographic area and the amenities
• Explore in cash handling, POS operation, and balancing a till is an asset
• Bilingualism (French, English or German) is an asset

No work experience or education are required.