Employment Opportunities
Internship: Heritage Interpreter
Employment Status: Seasonal Full Time, November 2019 to March 2020
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Hourly Wage: $19.00
Closing Date: Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 5:00 pm
The Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre requires a Heritage Interpreter, for a 17-week period from November 2019 to March 2020.
This position is responsible for developing and delivering interpretive programming to tourists, visitors and the general public. The Heritage Interpreter will also participate in the coordination of public programming and special events including the KDCC’s annual Christmas Craft Fair and Open House.
The individual must be mature, responsible, interact and work well with others in a collaborative environment. Job requirements include the ability to be available to work flexile hours to accommodate special events, occasional weekends and evenings.
Eligible applications must be a youth between the ages of 18-30, and must have graduated from college or university within the last 24 months at start of employment (as per funding criteria).
We thank all those who apply, but only those considered will be contacted.
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Society’s Human Resources Preferential Hire Policy will be in affect – please be sure to clearly self-identify.
Please provide a resume with cover letter and references no later than 5:00 pm PST on Thursday, October 31, 2019 to:
Courtney Wheelton
Cultural Programs Manager
courtney@kdcc.ca
867-456-5322 ext 105
1171 Front Street
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 0G9
For a complete job description please download the following document:
Client Services Team Member
Employment Status: Auxiliary, On-Call
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Hourly Wage: $19.00
Closing Date: Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 5:00pm
The Client Service Team is responsible for working evening, weekend, and daytime shifts to ensure the success of rental events at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. Client Service Team Members are required to provide outstanding customer service, respond to client requests, set up and tear down furniture and equipment, replenish and clean up catering and beverage services, and oversee all aspects of the event. Light cleaning and custodial duties are also required at times.
Experience in food and beverage, restaurants/hotels/hospitality, customer service, event planning and management, or other related fields is an asset.
The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, an ability to work as part of a team, and will thrive on the unexpected challenges of a dynamic and constantly changing work environment.
Many shifts are outside of regular work hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and opening and closing the building on time is an important part of the position. This is a casual, on-call position, so hours will vary from week to week. A reliable mode of transportation is a key requirement for this position.
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Society’s Human Resources Preferential Hire Policy will be in affect – please be sure to clearly self-identify.
Please provide a resume with references no later than 5:00 pm PST on Thursday, October 31, 2019 to:
Willow Lacosse
Events Manager
willow@kdcc.ca
867-633-8402
1171 Front Street
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 0G9
For a complete job description please download the following document:
