Join a dynamic team at Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that is on the frontline of delivering an exceptional guest experience.
Position: Maintenance Worker (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 National Historic Site of Canada, Kingston, Ontario
Salary: $17.60 per hour
Period of Employment: Main Season: May to September 2026 (additional opportunities for fall and winter events)
What can I expect to do in this role?
Be a representative of one of Kingston’s premium and internationally recognized tourism sites.
Perform a variety of manual tasks to assist in the cleaning and upkeep of the site grounds, buildings, offices and tour routes of Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada.
Provide assistance with special events.
Contribute to excellent customer service and a positive guest experience.
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?
The ability to meet the physical demands of the position, e.g., lift, carry, hold, bend, stoop, load and unload materials and equipment, set up and tear down tables, chairs, fencing and other event materials.
The mechanical aptitude to safely perform a variety of mechanical tasks, including using equipment such as shovels, rakes, weed whip, lawn mower, and riding mower, in accordance with the safety procedures of the SLPC.
The ability to identify, collect and sort recyclable materials.
The ability to clean offices, wedding venue, washrooms, and tour route, replacing supplies to serve the visiting public.
Communication and interpersonal skills to provide excellent customer service using tact and discretion.
The ability to work in a team environment, alone and/or with minimal supervision.
The ability to learn all safety protocols and procedures to ensure personal, guest, and fellow staff safety is maintained at all times.
A valid driver’s licence.
Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post‑secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) or you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year).
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.
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