Summer Student Positions
Join our team for a fun and rewarding experience this summer!
The application deadline for Summer 2023 recruitment opportunities is April 15th, 2023. To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to llbhs@mcsnet.ca.
All seasonal positions are grant-dependent and preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate their eligibility for Young Canada Works (YCW), Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) and Rupertsland (Métis) funding.
Tour Guide (x3)
Do you enjoy learning about history and working with the public? If so, this job is for you. The Lac La Biche Mission Historical Society is looking for energetic individuals to fill positions as Tour Guides at the Lac La Biche Mission Historical Site. The Mission is situated on the scenic shores of Lac La Biche lake (67453 Mission Road) in northeastern Alberta.
As a Tour Guide, you will provide guided tours of the site, sharing information about the site and local history with our guests. You will also be provided with an opportunity to work on special projects relating to displays/exhibits being developed on the site. You may also be assigned tasks relating to archiving, sales, special events, site beautification/cleanliness, administration, etc.
The salary is $16.50/hour. We encourage participation from youth with a disability, Aboriginal youth, visible minorities and new Canadians. We are seeking applicants with the following qualifications:
- Bilingual in both official languages (an asset)
- Have a post-secondary education in museum, heritage field or education (preferred)
- Interest in Alberta history
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Lively, positive, and enthusiastic energy
- Advanced public speaking and communication skills
- Basic skills to operate a computer and a cash register
- Between 16 and 30 years of age
- Willing to commit to working 35 hours per week from May 15 to the end of August 2023
- Own transportation to worksite required (no public transportation to worksite available)
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Tour Guide Supervisor (x1)
Do you enjoy learning about history, working with the public and putting your leadership skills to work? If so, this job is for you. The Lac La Biche Mission Historical Society is looking for one individual to fill the position of Tour Guide Supervisor at the Lac La Biche Mission Historical Site. The Mission is situated on the scenic shores of Lac La Biche lake (67453 Mission Road) in northeastern Alberta.
As a Tour Guide Supervisor, you will provide guided tours of the site, sharing information about the site and local history with our guests. You will also be provided with an opportunity to work on special projects relating to displays/exhibits being developed on the site. You may also be assigned tasks relating to archiving, sales, special events, site beautification/cleanliness, administration, etc. You will supervise the tour guides and open/close the site on specific days.
The salary is $18/hour. We encourage participation from youth with a disability, Aboriginal youth, visible minorities and new Canadians. We are seeking applicants with the following qualifications:
- Bilingual in both official languages (an asset)
- Have a post-secondary education in museum, heritage field or education (preferred)
- Interest in Alberta history
- Leadership skills
- Lively, positive, and enthusiastic energy
- Advanced public speaking and communication skills
- Basic skills to operate a computer and a cash register
- Between 16 and 30 years of age
- Willing to commit to working 35 hours per week from May 15 to the end of August 2023
- Own transportation to worksite required (no public transportation to worksite available)
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