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Job Description:
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The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, built in 1894 in the village of Steveston, is a living monument to the individuals involved in Canada’s West Coast fishing industry. It is now a Parks Canada national historic site operated by the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, an independent, non-profit society and registered charity. The site is open to the public year-round and welcomes over 60,000 visitors each year.
We are seeking outgoing individuals to join our front-line Heritage Interpreter team, dedicated to providing exemplary customer service in presenting the site and its history to our visitors.
Reporting to the Marketing & Visitor Services Manager, and working with the Audience Engagement Manager, responsibilities include:
• Delivering site tours and educational programs
• Performing front desk duties, including greeting visitors, responding to visitor inquiries, and conducting admission and Cannery Store retail transactions
• Assist with special event activities as required
Qualifications:
• Excellent customer service skills; public speaking experience an asset
• Previous experience working with children an asset
• Ability to work independently and to multi-task
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in French an asset
• A criminal record check is required
This is a permanent, part-time position, with potential for full-time hours between April 29 to September 2. Must be available to work weekdays and holidays.
Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Mimi Horita, Marketing & Visitor Services Manager
Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society
12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3J1
mimi.horita@gogcannery.org
Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted after the deadline. No phone calls please.
For more information about the site, please visit: www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.org
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