Heritage Interpreter/Outreach Student - Parks Canada - Fort Wellington

Looking for a hands on summer job where you can work with people, be creative, and represent Parks Canada?

This is a joint position that combines the responsibilities of two roles. The successful candidate will perform the duties of the Heritage Presenter role for 50% of their time and Outreach activities for the remaining 50% role based at Fort Wellington.

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Heritage Interpreter

Bring history to life by delivering tours and providing onsite information in both official languages. This is an active, public facing role set outdoors in a unique historic environment.

Duties:

• Delivering guided tours and visitor information in English and French
• Participating in costumed interpretation, special events, and historic weapons and artillery (cannon) programs
• Assisting with visitor orientation and reception duties, including greeting visitors, answering phones, and handling point of sale transactions
• Cleaning and sanitation of public and staff areas and participation in the Collection Cleaning project

Heritage Interpretation & Outreach / External Relations

Split between onsite interpretation at Fort Wellington and regional outreach across Eastern Ontario, this role supports public engagement and communications beyond traditional interpretation.

Duties:

• Preparing, organizing, and managing outreach materials and inventory
• Supporting outreach activities for Parks Canada sites between Kingston and Ottawa
• Speaking with members of the public offsite to share approved messaging
• Supporting photo and video capture for communications and social media
•  Learning and applying approved messaging for multiple national parks and national historic sites

Requirements (All Student Positions)

• Full time student status with full time availability from early May to late August (37.5 hours/week, typically 9:15 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.)
• Ability to report to Prescott, ON (valid G driver’s licence and access to a vehicle required; no transit or student housing available)
• Willingness to work weekends and outdoors in varying weather
• Comfort in public facing, customer service oriented roles
• Strong organizational skills, reliability, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in both French and English is strongly preferred
• Must wear Parks Canada uniform and/or historic period costume