Friends of McNabs Island Society Hiring Tour Guides - Island Interpreters!
The Friends of McNabs Island Society is hiring university/college students or recent graduates again this summer. The summer Island Interpreters will work 35 hours per week for up to 12 weeks from June to the end of August. The pay range is $18.00 - $20.00/hr depending on experience.
Tour Guides - Island Interpreters must be physically fit and love being outdoors, even in the rain and cold. They must be able to walk carrying a backpack at least 10 km while leading guided tours. They must be able to meet the physical requirements of this job. When not on the island, the interpreters will manage social media, and research and update our interpretive and education materials.
Some of the job duties include:
Jobs will be posted until May 1, 2024 or until the jobs are filled. Please send your resume, cover letter and references combined into one "WORD" format document and include your name in the file name i.e. jackorjilljones.doc and email to info@mcnabsisland.ca.
McNabs Island Tour Guide - Island Interpreters:
The job duties are varied and would be suitable for students or graduates from several disciplines including: environmental science, environmental design, biology, marine biology, marine affairs, recreation, education, horticulture, forestry, management, business, tourism, public relations, journalism, communications, planning, graphic arts, film and media studies, history, Atlantic Canada studies, indigenous studies or archaeology.
Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English and/or French. They must be able to work as a team on McNabs Island as island interpreters or tour guides. They will be on McNabs Island 3-4 days per week including weekends. When not on the island, they will work from an office in the city.
The McNabs Island Tour Guide - Island Interpreters must be 30 years of age or younger at the start of employment, and be current students or recent graduates. These jobs are funded under the Canada Summer Jobs program. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and legally entitled to work in Canada.
Friends of McNabs Island Society PO Box 31240 Gladstone RPO Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5Y1
Catherine McCarthy info@mcnabsisland.ca Preferred Contact: Email