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Visitor Service Assistant - 6 month contract

Seasonal position - April 17 to October 17

Union Position with CUPE Local 3136
Rate $18.68 per hour
30 – 40 hours per week - Days, Evenings, Weekends

A complete job Description can be found here.

You will be joining a team of tourism and museum industry professionals supported by a number of volunteers.

The Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society is committed to diversifying its workforce along with its audiences, community partners, and programs. We also strive to be a training ground for new talent.

The person working in this position serves as a support person to Craigdarroch Castle’s staff and volunteers. Their duties will assist in providing a top quality visitor experience for Craigdarroch Castle’s visitors and business partners. Specific duties will involve, but not be limited to, the following: Working as admissions and gift shop cashier, museum docent, assisting with group tours and special events.

Visitor service staff must be energetic and outgoing. You will work constantly in the public eye and are always willing to provide assistance or to answer a question. You work well in a team or independently and manage your time efficiently to set and accomplish goals. You are respectful, friendly, and well presented, enjoy people and interact well with other members of the team. You adapt readily to changes in your daily work environment.

 

Retail Service Assistant - 6 month contract

Seasonal position - April 17 to October 17

Union Position with CUPE Local 3136
Rate $18.68 per hour
30 – 40 hours per week - Days, Evenings, Weekends

A complete job description can be found here.

You will be joining a team of tourism and museum industry professionals supported by a number of volunteers.

The Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society is committed to diversifying its workforce along with its audiences, community partners, and programs. We also strive to be a training ground for new talent.

The person working in this position serves as a support person to Craigdarroch Castle’s staff and volunteers. Their duties will assist in providing a top quality retail experience for Craigdarroch Castle’s visitors and business partners. Specific duties will involve, but not be limited to, the following: Working as admissions and gift shop cashier, working the tea servery, and assisting the visitor service team through the ability to answer questions about the history on the Castle.

Retail service staff must be energetic and outgoing. You will work constantly in the public eye and are always willing to provide assistance or to answer a question. You work well in a team or independently and manage your time efficiently to set and accomplish goals. You are passionate about retail customer service, are respectful, friendly, and well presented. You enjoy connecting with people and interact well with other members of the team. You adapt readily to changes in your daily work environment.

A complete job description can be found here.

Please email your resume to jobs@thecastle.ca

This posting is open until filled and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Please follow the link to the application if you are interested in volunteering at Craigdarroch Castle.

Volunteer Application

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MEET THE DUNSMUIRS

Robert and Joan Dunsmuir had two sons, eight daughters and plenty of exploits. The Castle weaves a fascinating tale of this intriguing family – their achievements, their relationships and even their quirks.

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ABOUT THE CASTLE

Built by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir during the reign of Queen Victoria and now a National Historic Site, Craigdarroch Castle has been meticulously restored, giving visitors a glimpse of privileged life in the 1890s.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

We are open for tours Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00am – 4:00pm (closed Monday & Tuesday), (Please note that we are closed December 25th, 26th, and January 1st.)

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