Lang Pioneer Village Museum Casual Staff (NUG-26-17)

We're on the lookout for top-tier talent to join our upper-tier municipality! If you're ready to take your career to new heights, learn from some of the best local government experts, or are just interested in being a part of positive work culture, where opportunities for growth and career advancement exist - we want to hear from you! Seize the opportunity to contribute to a future that will leave a lasting impact for generations. Take action today by applying and join us in shaping tomorrow together! Posting Details: Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 12:00pm Position Status: Casual Contract Estimated Contract Length: October 2026 - December 2026 Openings: Up to 6 vacancies Hourly Rate: $18.28/hr (rate effective January 1, 2026) Hours per Week: Casual hours, Mandatory Event days Position Location: Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Keene, Ontario. Please be advised that this location is not accessible through public transportation. Position Group: Non-Union Group Competition #: NUG-26-17 Job Description: Lang Seasonal What you'll do: Embark on a journey through time as a casual worker at Lang Pioneer Village Museum, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering an immersive living history experience of exceptional quality! This dynamic casual role invites individuals to be one of the faces of the Museum, actively participating in customer service and making each visitor's experience truly memorable. Interpret History: Engage visitors through interpretations to the public of 19th century residences and businesses, including live demonstrations of historic crafts, cooking, baking, trades & activities. Ensure Authenticity: Wear era-appropriate attire and receive training on heritage demonstrations and trades to create an immersive living history experience. Interact with the Public: Conduct tours and participate in heritage programming, for both small and large groups of visitors, and take on tasks within historical buildings, retail spaces, and food services areas. Behind the Scenes Tasks: Assisting with cleaning duties required in all the different buildings and helping with any tasks required for special events. In accordance with County Policy, a Vulnerable Sector Check that is acceptable to the County will be required as a condition of employment. Selection Process: Get ready to showcase your skills! The selection process is expected to take place in September. Keep a close eye on your email to ensure you don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. This job is for you if… Our non-negotiables: You are able to work weekends, and you have a reliable means of transportation to the village (there is no bus route available). Historical Curiosity: You have a passion for or interest in local history. Excellent Communicator: You have strong customer service and interpersonal skills, and you enjoy speaking with the public. Actor Extraordinaire: You are comfortable and willing to wear era-appropriate attire while working in the Village. Benefits: You want to work for an organization that offers OMERS pension enrollment to set you up for the future! Culture: You thrive in a collaborative team environment with a focus on growth and professional development opportunities. Wellness in the workplace is important to you, and you enjoy attending events, lunch-and-learns and more! Community: You take pride in serving a community that offers a diverse landscape, tourist attractions, a booming downtown scene, a lively arts community, and a strong local business sector. Fraud Alert: Please be aware of recruitment‑related fraud. Applicants interested in opportunities with Peterborough County should apply directly through posted vacancies on our Career Page. Peterborough County communicates directly with applicants and will never require payment or charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process or request sensitive personal information before an offer of employment has been formally accepted. For more information on our selection process and fraud alert information, please see our Careers Page. If you believe someone is impersonating Peterborough County or conducting fraudulent recruitment activity, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used for the purpose of job selection. Accessibility: Peterborough County embraces diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace! If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact the People Services Department at [email protected]. Candidates invited to participate in the selection process will be provided a full copy of the job description.

The casual staff will deliver immersive living history experiences by interpreting 19th-century life through demonstrations, tours, and heritage programming. They will also assist with retail, food services, cleaning, and special event tasks within the museum.

Candidates must have a passion for local history, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work weekends. A reliable means of transportation is mandatory as the site is not accessible by public transit, and a Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

• Omers pension enrollment

• Customer servicePreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Interpersonal skills
• Public speaking
• Historical interpretation
• Heritage programming
• Retail
• Food services
• Cleaning
• Event support
• Communication
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Curiosity
• Baking
• Customer Service
• Cooking
• Food Services
• Interpersonal Communications
• Demonstration Skills
• Guided Tours
• People Services

• Government & Public Sector
• Customer Service & Support
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Creative & Media
• Museum Manager
• Travel / Tour Guide
• Travel Guides
• Tour and Travel Guides

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Nov 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week