Tasks and Responsibilities
Working as part of a team, the candidates hired for this position will assist with the operation and maintenance of HMCS Ojibwa, an Oberon class submarine located in Port Burwell, ON. Following training, the candidate will provide guided tours of the vessel (both interior and exterior) providing visitors with information on the history of the vessel and operation of a submarine.
This will involve:
- Guiding tours of the vessel (Tours average 1 – 1.25 hours);
- Answering questions from visitors;
- Providing general information about the site, community and surrounding area to visitors;
- Assisting with the operations of the office, including sale of tickets and gift items, as may be required;
- General cleaning and maintenance of the site, as required (sweeping, trash removal, etc);
- Such other duties and tasks as may be required to support the daily operations of a small community museum.
The successful candidate(s) will have:
- Access to reliable transportation to / from the site in Port Burwell;
- The ability to pass a detailed security clearance ;
- Good language skills, fluency in a second language would be an asset;
- The ability to work well in a team environment;
- The ability to work independently leading tours;
- The ability to ‘think on your feet’ and adapt to changing situations;
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules, including work on weekends and holidays;
- The ability to understand and explain the operation and purposes of a complex cold war vessel;
- Understanding of the history of the era of the vessel, and the history of submarines in general;
- Qualification in first aid and CPR would be an asset;
- Clean, neat appearance as may be expected on a naval vessel by our visitors.
Pay: From $18.10 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Port Burwell, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- As a tourism based business, a significant part of our business happens on weekends and holidays . Are you able to work weekends and holidays?
Work Location: In person
