CHEESE FACTORY INTERPRETER

COMPETITION No: 2023-SLPC-1231

CLASSIFICATION: Artisan 1

COMPENSATION GROUP: OPSEU - Technical

SALARY RANGE: $22.39 to $24.79 per hour

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: May to September
Group 3 seasonal recurring

HOURS OF WORK: 36.25 hours per week

DIVISION: Upper Canada Village

LOCATION: Upper Canada Village, 11 km east of Morrisburg

POSTING DATE: February 23, 2023

CLOSING DATE: March 9, 2023

AREA OF SEARCH: OPEN

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO DO IN THIS ROLE?

You will:

• Interpret cheese making in the 1860’s and the development of cheese factories in 19th century Canada.
• Perform a wide range of tasks associated with producing cheddar cheese (e.g. tending the vat & firebox, assist with cheddaring, removing whey, transferring and pressing the cheese rounds).
• Wash and sanitize all equipment/utensils that are used in the cheese making process, as well as the cheese factory floor and walls, in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with cutting, packaging and labelling cheese to be sold at the Village Store.
• Participate in activities and events which illustrate the lifestyle of people involved in cheese production during the 1860’s.
• Provide visitors with information about structures, settings and activities throughout the site.
• Act to ensure the safety of visitors and staff and protect the resources of the site.
• Embody the SLPC’s equity, diversity and inclusion principles while interacting with staff and guests.

HOW DO I QUALIFY?

MANDATORY

• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license or equivalent to haul milk to the cheese factory and whey away from the cheese factory and to drive rounds of cheese to the cheese packaging facility.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
You have:

• An understanding of cheese making stages and techniques, and related food handling and testing requirements.
• An understanding of the immediate historical context of all activities, artifacts, reproductions and processes employed in the cheese factory.
• An understanding of the place of a cheese factory within an historical community such as Upper Canada Village and its relationship to agriculture.
• An understanding of the social, economic and political environment to a level typical of a cheese factory worker of the 1860’s.
• The ability to perform the cheese making, mopping, washing, sanitation and packaging duties required.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
You have:

• Strong oral communication skills to engage visitors in the interpretation of the work, skills and activities of an 1860’s cheesemaker and respond effectively to customer questions and concerns.

WHY WORK FOR THE ST. LAWRENCE PARKS COMMISSION?

• Belong to one of the largest employers in Ontario, the Ontario Public Service, and open the door to a diverse range of career opportunities throughout the province
• Supportive team environment
• Staff discounts
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Option to join an excellent pension plan
• Paid benefits
• Percentage paid in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Please apply online, https://www.parks.on.ca/about/careers/.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed above. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job.
4. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
5. Every external candidate must identify their prior employment in the Ontario Public Service including positions, dates of employment and any re-employment restrictions.

REMEMBER: THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023.

WE THANK ALL CANDIDATES FOR APPLYING, BUT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR FURTHER SCREENING OR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We will make appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. To obtain a copy of this posting in an alternative format or to request any accommodation please contact us directly through Human Resources at 1-800-437-2233, ext. 1401. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be addressed confidentially.