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Job Description:
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Summary of Duties:
Reporting to the Officer, Visitor Experience, the incumbent greets, welcomes and provides the visitors with information and
explanations concerning the Museum’s Collection; demonstrates selected artifacts and equipment, delivers programs,
workshops and guided tours, based on predetermined scripts and additional relevant information. The Guide provides exhibit
security and participates in the provision of emergency security/fire safety services.
Education and Experience:
As an ideal candidate, you have completed at least one year post-secondary education in the field of Sciences, Education,
History of Science, Museum Studies, Leisure Studies, Early Childhood Education or an acceptable combination of education,
training and experience. You are also certified in First Aid and CPR.
You also have experience in the following areas:
- minimum two (2) years of interpretation experience in museums and/or parks and/or related fields in tourism;
- public speaking and/or drama experience an asset;
- experience working with young children;
- relevant volunteer work is given full consideration.
Security Requirement: Enhanced reliability
RATED REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge:
- of science and/or technology and/or aviation;
- of preschool developmental stages;
- of oral presentation techniques;
- of customer service standards and practices;
- of tourism facilities in the National Capital Region.
Abilities:
- to work under pressure;
- to work without continuous supervision;
- to work effectively in a team situation;
- to communicate both orally and in writing in both official languages;
- to perform demonstrations in front of an audience and answer questions related to the themes presented ;
- to initiate, stimulate and maintain visitor interaction.
Personal Suitability:
Demonstrate interest in science and/or technology and/or aviation
Must be empathetic to the needs of visitors
Excellent communications skills
A high degree of initiative and judgement
Versatility
Creative problem solver
Works well with children and adults
Effective team player
The CSTMC is committed to the principles of employment equity.
Résumés received for this position will not be accepted after the indicated closing time (midnight) and date.
Please note that only candidates who are selected for the next stage of this selection process will be contacted.
As a result of this competition, we may establish an eligibility list that may serve to staff similar positions.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your cover letter and curriculum vitae indicating the
reference number 2018/2019-CSTMC-060 in your email's Subject line, no later than the closing date to:
competition@ingeniumcanada.org
Posting Date: May 25, 2018
Closing Date: June 7, 2018
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