Position
Military Musician (student)
Hours of Work
Variable 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
What Can I Expect to Do in This Role?
You Will
* Be a representative of one of Kingston's premium and internationally recognized tourism sites.
* Interpret the role of a recruit 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, taking visitors on guided tours, participating 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 visitor's experience at Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada interesting and enjoyable by providing excellent customer service.
* Work safely at all times and report unsafe activities immediately to your supervisor.
* Embody the SLPC's equity, diversity and inclusion principles while interacting with staff and guests.
How Do I Qualify?
You Have The Following Skills
* Musical Skills: Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical musical skills on a musical instrument, particularly the snare drum, flute/fife, bugle/trumpet, and/or bagpipes. If no prior experience on listed instruments, must be able to become proficient within required timelines.
* Physical Skills: High degree of physical fitness to perform 19th century British army foot and arms drill (both infantry and artillery) and to meet other essential physical demands such as working outdoors in hot weather.
* The ability to learn and execute precision choreographed military drill in a short period of time.
* The ability to work within a team environment in a fast paced live-performance format.
* Acting & Performance Skills: The ability to work in a fast-paced and high stress work environment and can meet high performance expectations.
* The ability to learn historical information, particularly Canadian and/or British military and social history c. 1867, within a limited timeframe and interpret it to the public (in both individual and group settings).
* The ability to portray an 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.
* Safety Skills: The ability to learn all safety protocols and procedures to ensure personal, guest 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 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.
À Fort Henry, lieu historique national du Canada, partie d'un site du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, vous vous joindrez à une équipe dynamique qui permet aux visiteurs de mieux comprendre l'histoire militaire au moyen de visites guidées, interprétations, spectacles musicaux et démonstrations de précision militaire à vous faire battre le cœur.
Quelles sont les qualifications ?
* Connaissances théoriques avancées et compétences musicales pratiques sur un instrument de musique, en particulier le tambour de caisse Claire, flute/fifre, clairon/trompette, et/ou cornemuse.
* Très bonne forme physique pour exécuter les exercices de marche et de tir britanniques du XIXe siècle (à la fois de l'infanterie et de l'artillerie).
* Capacité à travailler dans un environnement de travail rapide et stressant et peut répondre à des attentes de rendement élevées.
* Capacité à apprendre des données sur l'histoire, plus particulièrement sur les faits militaires et sociaux canadiens et britanniques survenus vers 1867, dans un délai serré, et d'en offrir une interprétation au public (dans un cadre individuel ou devant un groupe).
* Aptitude pour interpréter un personnage historique en portant un costume historique et en jouer le rôle devant un public.
* Compétences interpersonnelles et en communication pour assurer une excellente prestation du programme et un bon service à la clientèle, en plus d'informer efficacement le public et le personnel.
* Capacité d'apprendre tous les protocoles et procédures de sécurité afin d'assurer la sécurité du personnel, des visiteurs et des collègues en tout temps.
Doit être âgé d'au moins 17 ans, tel que dicté par la Division de la réglementation des explosifs (DRE). Une vérification des antécédents en vue d'un travail auprès de personnes vulnérables est requise pour ce poste.
EEO Statement
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 St. Lawrence Parks Commission is also committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free selection process. We will make appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. To obtain a copy of this posting in an alternative format or to request any accommodation please contact us directly through Human Resources at 1‑800‑437‑2233, ext. 1401. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be addressed confidentially.
À la Commission des parcs du Saint‑Laurent, nous respectons l'équité en matière d'emploi. Nous invitons les personnes handicapées, les Autochtones, les Noirs et les personnes racialisées, ainsi que les personnes d'origines ethniques et culturelles, les orientations sexuelles, les identités et expressions de genre diverses, à poser leurs candidatures. La Commission des parcs du Saint‑Laurent a mis en place un processus de sélection inclusif et sans obstacles. Tout au long du processus de recrutement et de sélection, nous prendrons les mesures d'adaptation appropriées pour les candidats et candidates handicapés. Pour obtenir une copie de cette offre et de la description du poste dans un autre format ou pour demander une mesure d'adaptation, veuillez communiquer avec nous par l'intermédiaire des Ressources humaines au 1‑800‑437‑2233, poste 1401. Les renseignements reçus concernant les demandes d'adaptation seront traités de manière confidentielle.
Application Deadline
DUE TO SCREENING DEADLINES, PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY MARCH 31, 2026. WE WILL CONTINUE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BEYOND THIS DATE.
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