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NOW HIRING: 2 Positions!
1) Museum Tour Guide & Interpreter
2) Heritage Maintenance Worker
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Position 1: Musuem Tour Guide & Interpreter (Orwell Corner Historic Village)
Part-Time (May to September) Classified Position
Term: Commencing May 2023 until October 2023, recurring each year
Salary Range: $20.10 - $21.88 per hour (Level 7)
Bi-weekly hours: 75 hours bi-weekly (May to September) - days/evenings & weekends as required
Closing Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Reporting to the Site Manager at Orwell Corner Historic Village, the Museum Tour Guid & Interpreter is the Manager of the General Store located at Orwell Corner Historical Village and provides third-person interpretation of Orwell for visitors to the historic site. This interpretation includes sharing the history of the site as well as the wider history and heritage of rural Prince Edward Island.
Duties will include:
- Leading or participating in Orwell programming, including talks and demonstrations, school tours and visitor experiences, including providing interpretation of 19th century rural life;
- Cleaning interior of buildings such as the general store, school, church, community hall, agriculture museum and washrooms;
- Monitoring for building issues and advising appropriate staff of maintenance needs
- Handling and protecting artifacts displayed in the buildings;
- Assisting with events as required including food services, and setup/teardown of events;
- Selling admission passes, memberships and gift shop merchandise using POS system, and making bank deposits;
- Assisting with gift shop inventory and ordering;
- Ensuring high level of customer services is maintained;
- Providing training, direction and mentorship to junior tour guides and staff; and
- Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered
- Experience working in retail or a customer service position
- Experience Working independently with little guidance
- some experience with leading or mentoring people or a team
- Excellent communicaiton, interpersonal and organizational skills; and
- Access to reliable transportation
Other Qualifications:
- Experience with cash handling procedures an asset;
- Food service experience is an asset;
- Experience in museum setting and/or heritage interpretation is an asset;
- Knowledge of Island and Canadian history is an asset;
- First aid certificate is an asset; and
- Bilingualism is an asset.
Preference will be given to Employees of the unclassified division as per the UPSE Civil Collective Agreement.
Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The Notification of Successful Candidates list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.
How To Apply
To apply online, you must register with the Jobs PEI website. If you are not already registered, click on the link below for instructions on how to do so.
Once you are registered, click on the link below - it will bring to the advertised position.
Museum Tour Guide & Interpreter
If you would rather apply with a paper copy, simply print and return a filled-out paper application form, quoting Competition Number :156224-0323EGPO
Paper applications can be mailed to the following address:
PEI Public Service Commission
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Applications may also be sent by fax to 368-4383. Due to the fact that receipt of applications by fax cannot be guaranteed, applicants transmitting their applications by fax may wish to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date to 368-4080.
Position 2: Heritage Maintenance Worker
Part-Time (May to October) Classified Position
Term: Commencing May 2023 until October 2023, recurring each year
Salary Range: $21.43 - $24.36 per hour (Level 9 - UPSE)
Bi-weekly hours: 75 hours bi-weekly
Closing Date: Friday, March 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
The Heritage Maintenance Worker repairs and maintains the physical infrastructure of the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, consisting chiefly of Foundation buildings (including numerous heritage Structures) and surrounding grounds. The positon assists site managers, curators and other staff in preparing sites for opening and closing, and overseeing construction and repair work by contractors and seasonal employees, as well as moving artifacts and assisting with setting up exhibitions.
Duties will include:
- Maintaining interiror and exterior of buildings including repairs, painting and renovations with an eye for the need to preserve and conserve heritage structures and artifacts;
- tending to grounds and creating new gardens, paths, fences, and structures;
- Building, moving and storing museum exhibits;
- Preparing spaces for lectures, films and other events including setting up chairs and stages, screens, and moving and storing artifacts/displays;
- Delivering materials, supplies, and equipment to the seven Museum and Heritage sites and the Collections Facility;
- Supervising contractors and facilitating the work of employees;
- Managing construction projects from start to finish according to specifications, schedule and budget;
- Preparing and/or obtaining estimates for construction work;
- Advising of capital work needed at sites;
- Contacting suppliers and contractors, purchasing materials and organizing storage of materials;
- Ensuring all repairs and renovations are done to standard and are safe for visitors and employees;
- Reporting regularly on progress of all projects to supervisor and to the Executive Director; and
- Other duties as required.
Minimum qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED;
- Considerable experience in construction and/or trades work;
- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
- Ability to lift 50 pounds; and
- A valid driver's license.
Other qualifications:
- Museum and heritage experience or education is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing work priorities
- Occupational Health and Safety & Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training is preferred
- Fall protection training is preferred
- Bilingualism is considered an asset
Preference will be given to UPSE Civil Employees as per the UPSE Civil Collective Agreement.
Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
How To Apply
To apply online, you must register with the Jobs PEI website. If you are not already registered, click on the link below for instructions on how to do so.
Once you are registered, click on the link below - it will bring to the advertised position.
If you would rather apply with a paper copy, simply print and return a filled-out paper application form, quoting Competition Number :156224-0323EGPO
Paper applications can be mailed to the following address:
PEI Public Service Commission
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Applications may also be sent by fax to 368-4383. Due to the fact that receipt of applications by fax cannot be guaranteed, applicants transmitting their applications by fax may wish to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date to 368-4080.
About the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is an integral part of the Prince Edward Island community. We operate seven provincial museums and heritage sites across Prince Edward Island, providing Islanders and visitors alike with an opportunity to discover our province's heritage and culture.
The Foundation is responsible for the provincial collection of more than 100,000 artifacts. Our staff provides professional conservation and collection services to outside groups, individuals, and organizations. The Foundation publishes its official journal of PEI heritage and culture twice a year: The Island Magazine. The Foundation also has an official podcast, the hidden island, which shares stories about the hidden heritage in our province and discusses why that heritage is still relevant today.
Our mission is to preserve the heritage of Prince Edward Island for present and future generations.
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Island population we serve. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of our Island community.