Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Acts as a liaison with the public, in person and virtual, to enhance the understanding of the Shubenacadie Canal System, its history, its present, and its potential future use.

• Develop a knowledge of the Shubenacadie Canal history and provide interpretive information to visitors.
• Update and implement a guided tour program at various sites along the Shubenacadie Canal.
• Create, update, and implement new experiences for visitors at the Fairbanks Centre, Starr Park and Lock 6 Park.
• Provide project support on various SCC initiatives.
• Create videos / take photos to promote the waterway and SCC park sites.
• Update/add accessibility details and amenities for canal sites and promote through social media.
• Research and data collection on park visitation numbers
• Provide general information on services, public projects, vendors, activities, trails, and parks.
• Communications/Marketing component: promote the Shubenacadie Canal and active use of the waterways, trails and parks; manage walk the waterway program; assist in organizing a timely online media presence; generate articles and blogs for posting and publication.
• Other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of computers including databases, Word, Excel, and Publisher
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and strategies
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Comfortable taking photos and videos
• Comfortable in front of a camera
• Capable of working independently and/or with a team
• General knowledge of the Shubenacadie Canal, the community, and the area
• Previous experience as a tourism operative would be a definite asset
• Able to physically respond to functions of the job, such as lifting and moving objects
• Have access to a vehicle for occasional offsite tours and community engagement

This job is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program and program eligibility requirements apply. Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 12 weeks Salary: $15.50 per hour Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2023-05-12
Expected start date: 2023-05-29