Student - Museum Attendant

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*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:
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOEligibilityCriteria.asp') Eligibility Requirements (/a)
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Student Application Guide (/a) -item 1 in Key Resources
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Explanation of Rating Scale for Application Questions (/a) -item 2 in Key Resources

Detailed Position Breakdown:

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

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About the job

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

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

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

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.