Lang Pioneer Village Museum Casual Staff (NUG-24-26)

We're on the lookout for top-tier talent to join our upper-tier municipality! If you're ready to take your career to new heights, learn from some of the best local government experts, or are just interested in being a part of positive work culture, where opportunities for growth and career advancement exist - we want to hear from you! Seize the opportunity to contribute to a future that will leave a lasting impact for generations. Take action today by applying and join us in shaping tomorrow together! 

Why join us?

At Lang Pioneer Village Museum, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to promoting and enhancing the County's vibrant community. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Respect: We value and respect each team member, partner, and community member.
• Responsible: We are committed to being accountable and delivering on our promises.
• Integrity: We conduct our work with honesty and transparency.
• Teamwork: We believe in the power of collaboration and supporting one another to achieve common goals.
• Customer-Centric: We prioritize the needs and experiences of our residents, townships, businesses, visitors, and partners.

Perks of the job:

• $16.55 per hour 
• A rewarding casual contract serving the Peterborough County community.
• Enrollment in the OMERS pension.
• A wellness committee that hosts challenges, events and lunch-and-learns to promote employee socialization and engagement.
• A collaborative team environment.
• A great location that offers a diverse landscape, tourist attractions, a booming downtown scene, a lively arts community, and a strong local business sector.

Embark on a journey through time as a seasonal worker at Lang Pioneer Village Museum, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering an immersive living history experience of exceptional quality! Immerse yourself in the 19th century - wearing authentic attire and receiving training on heritage demonstrations and trades. Throughout the village, situated in various historical buildings, retail spaces, and food services areas, you'll engage visitors with your passion for sharing historic skills and knowledge.

As a casual team member, you'll undertake a variety of tasks, including interpreting history, conducting tours and programming, showcasing domestic skills and early trades, working retail spaces, and contributing to other Museum operations during event days. Flexibility is key, as your duties may range from working with large groups, handling cash, mentoring volunteers or youth, managing fires in warm climates, engaging in gardening or outdoor tasks, to providing behind-the-scenes assistance.

This dynamic role invites individuals to be one of the faces of the Museum, actively participating in customer service and making each visitor's experience truly memorable. Join us and become a part of our history!

• You are available to work events on October 6, October 25, October 26, December 7, and December 8.
• You have a passion for or interest in local history.
• You have excellent customer service skills.
• You enjoy speaking with the public.
• You are willing to wear a costume.
• You can work weekends.
• You have reliable transportation to the village – no bus route available

• Application Deadline: September 27, 2024 at 12:00pm (noon)
• Position Group: Non-Union, Casual
• Openings: 7
• Casual hours, mandatory event days
• Competition #: NUG-24-26

Peterborough County embraces diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace! 

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used for the purpose of job selection. Any queries should be directed to People Services.

If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact the People Services Department at [email protected] or 705-743-0380.