DOMESTIC INTERPRETER

COMPETITION No: 2023-SLPC-1208

CLASSIFICATION: Interpreter 2

COMPENSATION GROUP: OPSEU - Technical

SALARY RANGE: $18.13 to $19.24 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, Ontario

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 the life, work, skills, and activities of professional classes (pastor, doctor, schoolteacher, etc.) and domestic life (family, children, social activities, day-to-day life at home, etc.) in the 1860’s.
• Provide visitors with information about artifacts, structures, settings, and activities throughout the site, ensuring the resolution of visitor concerns or questions.
• Instruct adults and children participating in various experiential programming such as overnight camps and school programs.
• 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:

• Conditional upon successful candidate being granted required security clearance for this position (Vulnerable Sector check).

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
You have:

• An understanding of the historical context of all activities performed and the general social, economic and political environment of mid-19th century Canada.
• Basic knowledge of conservation practices to competently perform a variety of duties associated with the monitoring and cleaning of artifacts.

COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
You have:

• Strong oral communication skills to engage visitors in the interpretation of a variety of family and domestic-related themes (e.g., meal preparation, food preservation, seasonality of life, agricultural, cultural, and economic influences, etc.) and to respond effectively to customer questions and concerns.

INTERPRETIVE AND DOMESTIC SKILLS
You have:

• The ability to interpret the life, work, skills, and activities of an 1860’s domestic or professional worker in a variety of settings.
• The ability to learn and demonstrate appropriate activities and pastimes for the time period.
• The ability to perform under direction general tasks associated with keeping a household or professional environment in the 1860’s, e.g., washing dishes, cleaning, handwork, etc.

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 his or her 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.