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HOST(ESS) at Canadian Museum of History

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Canadian Museum of History

HOST(ESS)

  • Full Time

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR CANADIAN HISTORY?

Give yourself a unique work experience at two of Canada's most prestigious Museums, the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum!

The work consists mainly of:

  • Ensuring a memorable visitor experience;
  • Welcoming and informing visitors on our many services, programs and exhibitions;
  • Assisting with wayfinding and "plan your visit" support;
  • Controlling visitor circulation and managing the number of visitors through exhibition areas;
  • Ticket processing;
  • The possibility of additional training and compensation for interpretive activities, program delivery and guided tours.

In addition to having a job that you like:

  • You will have the opportunity to work for an internationally renowned-Crown Corporation, located on two of the most beautiful sites in the National Capital Region;
  • Advance your career within an inclusive, dynamic and stimulating work environment;
  • You will work with an exceptional team of professionals who value your contribution;
  • You may be able to take advantage of opportunities to deliver content, such as school programs, guided tours, public programs and special events.

We are looking for people who:

  • Are patient, enjoy working with the public and will greet visitors with a smile;
  • Enjoy providing quality customer service to a diverse audience;
  • Appreciate team collaboration to achieve common goals;
  • Are bilingual (English / French);
  • Have experience with ticketing(asset) or cash systems;
  • Have experience working in a museum, cultural or tourism context (asset);
  • Have experience delivering programs and/or presentations (asset).

In short:

  • Bilingual Customer Service.
  • Temporary positions without assigned hours
  • Positions starting early September for 1 year with possibilty of extension
  • You must be available to attend 3 to 4 full consecutive training days during your first week.
  • $19,49/hour to $24,12/hour (2025-2026 rates) + percentage in lieu of benefits (up to 10.5%).
  • The opportunity to supplement your income through the delivery of certain programs following additional training.
  • 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec and 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario.

Conditions of employment:

  • Security Clearance: Enhanced Reliability
  • Language: B-C. Qualified candidates will be sent for linguistic validation.

Apply now! You have until July 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. to submit your application!
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