Heritage Experience Guide
125 Water Street, Gananoque, ON
Full-time (35 – 40 hours per week)
Seasonal: June 2026 – September 2026
Salary: $17.60 per hour
Work Location: In person
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply for employment.
Opening Statement:
Located in picturesque Gananoque, the Thousand Islands Boat Museum engages visitors with the special traditions and culture found along the Canadian shores of the St. Lawrence River. From adventures on the river in antique boats to dynamic in-water displays, the TIBM brings the river to life by telling stories through boats. Local marine heritage gets showcased in a whole new way in the recently completed Boathouse, where visitors can experience river life through lively exploration.
Position Summary:
Heritage Experience Guides are the first faces visitors see when they visit the Thousand Islands Boat Museum. In this role, you will serve as host and guide for members of the community and the public visiting the site. You will also experience and learn all the ‘behind the scenes’ work that goes into developing exhibits, caring for artifacts, running successful events and fundraising. Ideal candidates must have outstanding customer service capabilities, possess a positive attitude, be self-motivated and well accustomed to teamwork.
Job Description:
The successful applicant will:
· Ensure that each visitor’s experience at the Boat Museum is engaging and meaningful and that all questions are answered accurately
· Welcome visitors, research and interpret exhibits, and provide orientation and information so that every visitor leaves with a greater understanding and appreciation for the rich history of the region
· Conduct daily tours for all ages to interpret the In-Water fleet to the public, work in the Boathouse and on the docks welcoming visitors
· Carry out maintenance of the in-water fleet of antique boats
· Help, support, and contribute to daily museum operations
· Contribute to woodworking projects working hands-on alongside the Museum Manager
· Assist with marketing, education, and membership initiative and activities
· Complete sales related tasks and retail operations
· Develop and implement educational materials and programs
· Help organize all aspects of events
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following skills and qualifications:
· Demonstrate interest and intrigue in Canadian and local history
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Experience providing tours in a museum setting an asset
· Experience working with children in educational setting an asset
· Basic computer skills specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Candidates must:
- be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
- be legally entitled to work in Canada;
- be a minimum of 15 years of age at the start of employment;
- be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
- not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week)
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Please forward resume to:
Thousand Islands Boat Museum
125 Water Street
Gananoque, ON
K7G 3E3
or
[email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Work Location: In person
