Canadian Museum of History

HOST(ESS) - Summer Job

Canadian Museum of History  •  $19.49 - $24.12/hr  •  Gatineau, CA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR CANADIAN HISTORY?

Give yourself a unique work experience at two of Canada's most prestigious Museums, the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum!

The work consists mainly of:

  • Ensuring a memorable visitor experience;
  • Welcoming and informing visitors on our many services, programs and exhibitions;
  • Assisting with wayfinding and "plan your visit" support;
  • Controlling visitor circulation and managing the number of visitors through exhibition areas;
  • Ticket processing;
  • The possibility of additional training and compensation for interpretive activities, program delivery and guided tours.

In addition to having a job that you like:

  • You will have the opportunity to work for an internationally renowned-Crown Corporation, located on two of the most beautiful sites in the National Capital Region;
  • Advance your career within an inclusive, dynamic and stimulating work environment;
  • You will work with an exceptional team of professionals who value your contribution;
  • You may be able to take advantage of opportunities to deliver content, such as school programs, guided tours, public programs and special events.

We are looking for people who:

  • Are patient, enjoy working with the public and will greet visitors with a smile;
  • Enjoy providing quality customer service to a diverse audience;
  • Appreciate team collaboration to achieve common goals;
  • Are bilingual (English / French);
  • Have experience with ticketing or cash systems;
  • Have experience working in a museum, cultural or tourism context (asset);
  • Have experience delivering programs and/or presentations (asset).

In short:

  • Bilingual Customer Service.
  • Temporary summer positions without assigned hours
  • Positions from April until Early September with possibility of extension.
  • You must be available to attend full training days during your first week.
  • $19,49/hour to $24,12/hour (2025-2026 rates) + percentage in lieu of benefits (up to 10.5%).
  • The opportunity to supplement your income through the delivery of certain programs following additional training.
  • 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec and 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario.

Conditions of employment:

  • Security Clearance: Enhanced Reliability
  • Language: B-C.Qualified candidates will be sent for linguistic validation.

Apply now! You have until March 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. to submit your application!
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Canadian Museum of History

About Canadian Museum of History

JOIN THE RENOWNED CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY

YOUR COUNTRY. YOUR HISTORY. YOUR CAREER.

The Museum is a place of endless discovery and thoughtful reflection about this country, its people and the world in which we live.

We offer a remarkable range of career opportunities in the areas of research, collections management, project management, and creative development. As well, a variety of interesting career experiences, integral to the success of the Museum, employ people in a range of Museum-wide administrative, operational and service roles. Opportunities are found in finance, information technology, visitor and security services, corporate affairs, and human resources.

The Museum is dedicated to preserving, promoting and exploring Canada’s rich history and cultural diversity, and strives to ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Gatineau, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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