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Company Name : City of Hamilton
Location : Hamilton, ON
Position : Garden Demonstrator

Job Description : About the City of Hamilton
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JOB POSTING
JOB ID #: 18648
Garden Demonstrator
Planning & Economic Development
Tourism & Culture
Dundurn Castle, 610 York Blvd.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 2 Part-Time Temporary
UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside
HOURS Of WORK: 0-24 hrs. per week
GRADE: E
SALARY/HOUR: $27.085 – $29.440 per hour
Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.
STATUS/LENGTH: Up to 8 months
Job Description ID #: 2767
Vaccine Verification – As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reports to the Historic Kitchen Garden Supervisor. In accordance with museums standards: Provides visitor orientation and interpretation of Dundurn National Historic Site for on and off-site functions; wears period costume; interprets nineteenth century gardens and grounds and demonstrates historical gardening activities; plans and implements public and educational programs, exhibits and special events for all ages and abilities, performs clerical duties and maintains security for buildings and collections.
GENERAL DUTIES
Works as part of a team with Historic Kitchen Garden Supervisor, Garden Demonstrators, Historic Garden Coordinator, summer students, interns, and volunteers.
Receives visitors, gives tours and provides historical interpretation of the site (including tours of Dundurn Castle, the Historic Kitchen Garden, Dundurn Park and all associated out buildings).
Wears period costume and demonstrates the role of a nineteenth century servant or gardener
Responsible for all aspects of tours, programmes and special events such as demonstrations, timing, group control, visitor and artifact safety, planning, promotion, and implementation for the site.
Provides interpretation while engaging in historical gardening activities.
Plants and maintains period gardens using both traditional and modern methods and equipment.
Researches traditions, techniques, information and equipment for 1850s gardens and estate grounds as well as information relating to Dundurn Castle.
Maintains security for historic kitchen garden, associated out buildings and artifacts.
Assists with developing and implementing public programs such as workshops, special events, educational programs, lectures, demonstrations, tours, etc. for the public including school age children, seniors, adults, disabled and special interest groups.
Represents the museum at off site functions
Assists with the setting up and dismantling of displays and exhibits.
Assists with collections management such as artifact registration, records and inventory.
May be required to take tickets and complete related forms.
Orders materials and supplies.
Reports maintenance deficiencies.
Maintains tools and work area.
Opens and closes Historic Kitchen Garden as required.
Word-processes correspondence, garden notes and educational support material.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated recent experience in gardening or farming, and interpretation experience related to duties listed above normally acquired through a combination of education and relevant experience.
Have a working knowledge of fruits, vegetables, herbs (including edible, medicinal and ornamental varieties). Have a working knowledge of both historic and modern tools, techniques, and equipment.
Ability to identify modern and heirloom annuals, perennials, biennials and weeds.
Demonstrated ability to provide visitor orientation and interpretation, research pertinent facts and assist in the planning and implementation of special events, programs and exhibits on and off site. Must possess practical knowledge and skill relating to a specific field.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with visitors of all ages and interest; must have experience communicating with groups of mixed ages, knowledge, ability, and interests.
Experience in a computerized environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office XP (Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook).
Must be available to work days, nights and weekends.
Any second language would be considered an asset.
Experience with artifact handling would be considered an asset.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
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The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department.
The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace.
It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that their application reaches Human Resources by the closing date or they may not be considered. It is also the responsibility of applicants to supply qualifications, licences and related experience relevant to the qualifications outlined above for this competition as directed. On the basis of the criteria set out above, this posting is open to all applicants
The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for discipline, up to and including termination for internal applicants and disqualification for external applicants.

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