*Targeted to Post-Secondary students*

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario. Ministry and job location details are listed below. You are required to identify the ministries and cities you are interested in applying to. Note: relocation expenses are not covered by ministries.

Applications are accepted online. Resumes and cover letters are not accepted. Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on the application form.

To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources:
- Eligibility Requirements
- Student Application Guide -item 1 in Key Resources
- Explanation of Rating Scale for Application Questions -item 2 in Key Resources

Detailed Position Breakdown:

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
2 positions at Z2/R2, Dresden

What can I expect to do in this role?

Work Description:

You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:

• Welcome visitors, conduct tours and provide historical interpretation of museum artefacts
• Provide care and maintenance of the museum and artefacts
• Respond to requests for group/bus tours and/or special events
• Conduct security checks for visitors to the museum/building and containment of artefacts
• Responsible for opening and closing the museum
• Maintain records for admissions; manage cash and complete transactions
• Provide community outreach in support of interpretive programming
• Participate in the design, development and delivery of public programs
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage assigned work
• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions below

How do I qualify?

Mandatory
Some positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) due to program funding.

Some positions may require the successful candidate(s) to undergo a personal security screening check as a condition of employment.

Qualification Requirements
Qualification Requirements:

Communication skills
• You apply your verbal, written, listening communication skills and customer service skills to welcome visitors of diverse ages, respond to in-person inquiries and provide information to the public

Technical Skills and Knowledge
• You apply your knowledge of Canadian history to the duties of the job

Analytical and Organizational Skills
• You apply your knowledge of office administration to accurately process payments
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines

Pre-Screening Questions

• *Are you a resident of Ontario?


• *Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?


• *Are you 15 years of age or older?


• *Are you either 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age for a person with a disability)?


• *Please indicate your student status:


• *Please indicate when you will be available to start work:


• *If you are considered for a job that requires a personal security screening check, will you consent to the screening?


• *Relocation costs are not covered for summer student positions. Are you willing to cover the cost to relocate if you are selected for a position outside your local area?


• *Describe why you are interested in this position


• *Describe all relevant skills, knowledge and/or experience (volunteer/paid work) which would contribute to your success in this role


• *Continue to describe all relevant skills, knowledge and/or experience (volunteer/paid work) which would contribute to your success in this role


• *Describe your key accomplishments and/or academic achievements


• *Provide alternate contact information e.g. a secondary email address or phone number or enter "nil"


• *Experience providing information to clients including answering the phone, e-mail and in-person inquiries


• *Experience planning, organizing and coordinating routine office work e.g. assemble and prepare information and materials, prioritize tasks to meet competing deadlines


• *Experience developing and distributing a range of documents e.g. spreadsheets, reports, graphs, agendas, presentations, correspondence etc


• *Experience conducting research, performing analysis and compiling, synthesizing and summarizing information


• *Experience working with adults and/or children in a museum


• *Experience in public speaking and level of comfort


• *Knowledge of Canadian history or related area of study

Additional information:

Job advertisements for positions that have been designated bilingual will be provided in both English and French on the website. Positions that are not designated bilingual are not translated and are displayed in English only on both the English and French versions of the website.

Les annonces d'emploi pour les postes désignés bilingues sont publiées en anglais et en français sur le site Web. Les annonces pour les postes qui ne sont pas désignés bilingues ne sont pas traduites et elles figurent en anglais seulement, tant dans la version française que dans la version anglaise du site.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service is http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca