Summer Student - Minden Hills Cultural Centre

We are currently accepting resumes for a Summer Student (Heritage Interpreter) to join the Minden Hills Cultural Centre team for the 2026 summer season, being a 16-week period, from May 9 to August 29, 2026.

This existing vacancy is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in Canadian history. Working with the Cultural Centre team, this position will benefit anyone who is in museum or related studies. Duties include (but are not limited to): greeting all visitors to the Minden Hills Cultural Centre, creating and delivering hands-on activities and demonstrations, providing tours of the heritage buildings, assisting with exhibit set-up and events, assisting with summer camp, working with the permanent collection of artifacts, gardening and cleaning.

The position is based on a 35-hour work week, Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a ½ hour unpaid lunch. The rate of pay is $18.00 per hour. 

To apply, students must meet Young Canada Works (YCW) eligibility requirements:

• Are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non- Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible)
• Are legally entitled to work in Canada
• Will be between the ages 16 and 30 at the start of employment
• Are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment
• Will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with the program
• Have been a full-time student (as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW assignment
• Intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW assignment.

Preference will be given to those with experience in art, history, museum studies, theatre, tourism, environmental studies or museum/gallery administration or related combination. Good public speaking skills and ability to work independently are required.

A clean Vulnerable Sector Check is required for this position.

Job Description

For a copy of the job description, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at hr@mindenhills.ca or 705-286-1260 ext. 513. 

How to Apply

This is an open call for applications until the position is filled. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and a detailed resume to the Human Resources Coordinator. The Township may begin the process of reviewing and selecting applicants for an interview at any time during this recruitment period.

By Mail or In Person:
Summer Student - MHCC (Heritage Interpreter)
Township of Minden Hills
7 Milne St, P.O. Box 359
Minden ON  K0M 2K0

By Email:
To the Attention of: Shannon Prentice, Human Resources Coordinator

We thank all who apply for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Minden Hills is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation options to ensure full and equal access during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Department. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used solely for the purpose of job selection.