Position
MILITARY MUSICIAN - LANGUAGE SKILLS (student)
Hours of Work
Variable, up to a maximum of 36.25 hours per week (must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required)
Division / Location
Fort Henry Guard, Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada – Kingston, Ontario
Salary
$18.45 per hour
Period of Employment
May 4 to September 7, 2026
Responsibilities
Be a representative of one of Kingston’s premium and internationally recognized tourism sites.
Interpret the role of a British fifer, drummer, bugler and/or bagpiper in 1867 British North America.
In period costume, interpret the history of Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada – part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site – to visitors by executing military drills and manoeuvres; take visitors on English and French guided tours; participate in historical dramatizations, solo and group musical demonstrations, events, parades and performances.
Participate in daily training routines of the Fort Henry Guard Drums, including music practice, foot and instrument drill, formation drills, firearms demonstrations, artillery gun drills and military etiquette.
Perform a variety of 19th‑century period musical pieces from memory while executing marching formation drills.
Maintain personal uniforms, historic weapons and accoutrements by regular shining and cleaning.
Perform before the public and attend internal and external special events.
Make each guest’s experience at Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada enjoyable by providing excellent customer service.
Work safely at all times and report unsafe activities immediately to your supervisor.
Embody the St. Lawrence Parks Commission’s equity, diversity and inclusion principles while interacting with staff and guests.
Qualifications
Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical musical skills on a musical instrument, particularly the snare drum, flute/fife, bugle and/or bagpipes. If no prior experience, must be able to become proficient within required timelines.
High degree of physical fitness to perform 19th‑century British army foot and arms drill (infantry and artillery) and to meet other essential physical demands such as working outdoors in hot weather.
Ability to learn and execute precision choreographed military drill in a short period of time.
Ability to work within a team environment in a fast‑paced live‑performance format.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced and high‑stress work environment and meet high performance expectations.
Ability to learn historical information, particularly Canadian and/or British military and social history around 1867, within a limited timeframe and interpret it to the public (in both individual and group settings).
Ability to portray a historical character by wearing a historical costume and performing the role in public.
Communication and interpersonal skills to provide excellent program delivery, customer service and effective information service to both the public and staff.
Fluent linguistic skills in both English and French.
Ability to learn all safety protocols and procedures to ensure personal, visitor and fellow staff safety is always maintained.
Must be at least 17 years of age, as dictated by the Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD). A vulnerable service sector background check is required for this position.
In your resume and/or cover letter, please indicate specifically how your experience, skills and knowledge relate to the duties and qualifications stated above.
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 Commission is also committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free selection process and will make appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. For an alternative format or accommodation request, contact Human Resources at 1‑800‑437‑2233, ext. 1401. Information regarding accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.
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