The Corporation of the Town of Huntsville is located two hours north of Toronto in beautiful Muskoka cottage country. Huntsville, with a population approaching 20,000, is the largest community in the District of Muskoka and is a vibrant and dynamic community in which to live, work and play.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Muskoka Heritage Place, the Narrator’s main responsibility is to relay pre-learned historical information to visitors in a factual, authentic, educational and entertaining manner. This information may be relayed by recital, by re-enacting historical activities by way of demonstration and by physically involving the visitor by “hands-on” activity.

The incumbent is charged to assist in ensuring the smooth, efficient and professional operation of Muskoka Heritage Place including the safety and protection of all personnel, guests, the site, the collection and programming. Daily light cleaning duties of assigned buildings are to be carried out and building specific cleaning sheets completed and submitted to the Collections Coordinator. Other duties may include operating museum, village and train admissions, food and beverage sales and their cash control systems.

With this position being funded by Metis Nation of Ontario, the successful candidate must be Metis, between the ages of 14 – 30 years old, and returning to school in the fall. Ideally, the successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of local history and be able to learn the main site story-lines as provided by the Muskoka Heritage Place Narrator’s manual. You must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of personality types. Also, you have a working knowledge of pioneer equipment and practices.

The hourly rate range for this position is $16.39 to 18.09. Work schedules may vary to accommodate operational needs, which may require you to work weekdays, weekends and statutory holiday shifts.

The Town of Huntsville is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $16.39-$18.09 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-09

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