Lead Interpreter, Handwork

COMPETITION No: 2025-SLPC-1847

CLASSIFICATION: Artisan 2

COMPENSATION GROUP: OPSEU - Technical

SALARY RANGE: $26.70 - $29.61 per hour

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: April-September

Group 1 temporary

HOURS OF WORK: Variable up to 36.25 hours per week

DIVISION: Upper Canada Village

LOCATION: Upper Canada Village, 11 km east of Morrisburg

POSTING DATE: March 17, 2025

CLOSING DATE: March 31, 2025

LANGUAGE OF POSITION: English

AREA OF SEARCH: Open

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO DO IN THIS ROLE?

You Will

• Perform lead hand duties and provide technical guidance and expertise to staff and volunteers on 19th century handwork techniques.
• Perform and interpret a wide range of advanced handwork skills, e.g. quilting, plain and fancy sewing, knitting, spinning, crochet work, rugmaking, and dressmaking.
• Interpret domestic and related settings and lifestyles at Upper Canada Village.
• Interpret Village life and features and support Village initiatives.
• Ensure the safety of visitors and staff and protect the resources of the site.
• Instruct adults and children participating in various experiential programming.
• Assist the Historic Costume Specialists in costuming duties.
• Embody the SLPC’s equity, diversity and inclusion principles while interacting with staff and guests.

HOW DO I QUALIFY?

Mandatory

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

Knowledge And Experience

• A demonstrated high level of knowledge and skill of 19th century handwork methods.
• A strong understanding of the immediate historical context of handwork activities and the social, economic, and political environment of the 1860s.
• A strong understanding of conservation practices to advise visitors on the proper treatment and care of artifacts and to competently perform a variety of duties associated with the care of village textiles.

Communication Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills to engage visitors in the interpretation of handwork and to respond effectively to customer questions and concerns.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to create textile-related training materials and to teach staff handwork skills.

Computer Skills

• Ability to use a computer for common administrative tasks such as word processing, emails, and internet searches.

Judgment, Organizational And Analytical Skills

• Strong planning, organizational, and design skills to assist with the development of projects, activities, exhibits, and training programs.
• Ability to keep records of supplies and past and ongoing projects.

Leadership, Project Management And Research Skills

• The ability to train and direct staff on the proper procedures and methods in completing mid 19th century related handwork.
• The ability to monitor ongoing handwork projects to ensure adherence to established guidelines.
• The ability to perform research and synthesize findings.

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.
• Option to purchase benefits.
• Percentage paid in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays.
• Percentage paid in lieu of benefits.

How To Apply

• Please apply online at https://www.parks.on.ca/about/careers/.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages.
• 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.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• Every external candidate must identify their 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 MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025.

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.