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The Port Edward Historical Society is currently hiring for the 2025 Season. Join our team at North Pacific Cannery and become a part of one of the most unique and historic tourist attractions in British Columbia! 

Job Opportunity:

Heritage Interpreter

Location:

North Pacific Cannery, Port Edward, BC

Employment Type:

Seasonal (May – August)

Wage:

$19.40 per hour

About Us:

The North Pacific Cannery, a National Historic Site, preserves and celebrates the history of the salmon canning industry on the west coast.

Join our team and play a vital role in sharing this rich cultural heritage with visitors from around the world.

Position Overview:

As a Heritage Interpreter, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and informative tours, assisting visitors, and contributing to the overall visitor experience. This is an excellent opportunity to develop public speaking and customer service skills while working in a dynamic and historic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct guided tours highlighting the history, significance, and operations of the North Pacific Cannery.
  • Provide exceptional customer service by answering visitor questions and assisting with inquiries.
  • Support the planning and delivery of educational and interpretive programs.
  • Help maintain a welcoming and safe environment for all visitors.
  • Assist with event support and other duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
  • Friendly, professional demeanor with a passion for history and culture.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Comfortable engaging with diverse audiences.
  • Availability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.

Assets (Preferred but Not Required):

  • Experience in tourism, customer service, or education.
  • Knowledge of local history or the salmon canning industry.
  • Multilingual abilities.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada.
    • Note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible.
  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada
    • Must have a valid Social Insurance Number
  • Be between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment.
  • Be a high school, college, CEGEP, or university student.
  • Be registered in the Young Canada Workers online candidate inventory.

Training Provided:

New hires will receive up to two weeks of hands-on training, including shadowing experienced team members, site orientation, and interpretive techniques.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter to:  manager@northpacificcannery.ca by April 14th, 2025.

Please include: "Heritage Interpreter Application" in the subject line. Candidates can also apply through the Young Canada Works program by setting up an account on their platform.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team dedicated to preserving and sharing an important chapter of Canada’s history.

Work in a unique setting surrounded by stunning coastal scenery and connect with visitors from across the globe.

North Pacific Cannery is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are always looking for dynamic, enthusiastic volunteers to support special events, community programs, conservation projects, and other activities on the site.

  • Do you know the North Pacific Cannery story?
  • Have you, or any family member, worked at the canneries?
  • Do you enjoy meeting people from all over the world ?
  • Perhaps you enjoy gardening, or painting or some carpentry work ?
  • Perhaps your volunteer duties include some time in the Mess House Café?
  • The North Pacific a busy place during the fishing season. Come out, be one of our local voices, and help us host our 10,000 seasonal guests.

Please reach out and tell us how you can become one of our talented ambassadors. Our season is a long one, so plenty of time to commit a little time to us. One day a week, or perhaps a week later in the season when our students return to school.

Please send a resume and letter of interest by email or mail.