Current Opportunities.

TOURIST OFFICE CLERK

The Municipality of La Pêche and the Fairbairn House Heritage Centre are currently looking for friendly and energetic Tourist Office staff for our 2024 summer season. The Tourist Office staff play an integral part in creating a welcoming and memorable experience for visitors to the region. 

Part-time/weekends: May 4th to June 23rd and Aug 24th to Oct 13, 2024 (Mandatory training May 4 to 5 and 11 to 12)
Full time: June 24th to August 18, 2024

Wage: $15.75/h

General Duties:

· Deliver information and guidance to visitors;

· Occasionally work on special projects;

· Show and tell information relating to the House exhibitions and collections;

· Actively rotate through day-to-day Tourist Office and House operations, anticipating and responding to the visitors’ needs while promoting tourist offerings in the region;

· Provide a helpful and knowledgeable first point of contact both in person and over the phone, responding to a wide variety of queries and requests;

· Assist with setup, opening and closing of the Tourist Office and various programming events (workshops, event rentals, concert series);

· Ensure cleanliness of work area, facilities and grounds;

· Perform and undertake any other related duties.

Requirements:

Open to applicants 15 years of age and older at start of employment, the candidate will:

· Demonstrate excellent communication skills in French;

· English is an asset to be comfortable helping visitors whose first language is English;

· Be able to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;

· Have an interest and enthusiasm for sharing local history;

· Be able to work as a team player with strong interpersonal skills;

· Be willing to assume initiative and work independently;

· Be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., and climb stairs as there is no elevator access to the 2nd floor;

·Knowledge of Google suite and social media.

Interviews will be conducted in French

Please email resume and a cover letter to info@fairbairn.ca before April 14, 2024.

While we thank all candidates for showing interest in the Tourist Office positions, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.