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- Job ID #32255: Interpreter/Cook/Demonstrator (PERIODIC)
- Union: CUPE Local 5167
- Job Description ID #: 392
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-cityby 4:00 p.m. on October 21, 2026
- Duration: Periodic posting for all upcoming temporary part-time vacancies. Applications will be considered from October 15, 2026 - April 15, 2027.

- Vacancy type: This posting will be used to fill current vacancies, as well as any further vacancies which arise during the period noted above
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reports to the Site Supervisor- Dundurn National Historic Site. In accordance with museum standards, provides visitor orientation and interpretation for Dundurn National Historic Site (including Dundurn Castle, Dundurn Park and all related outbuildings). Creates and delivers educational and public programs and events; conducts research.



This position wears period costume; interprets nineteenth century kitchen, gardens and grounds; cooks and bakes in period kitchen; plans, co-ordinates and conducts period kitchen programs while demonstrating historical cooking techniques

GENERAL DUTIES

Work as part of a team with Historic Kitchen Coordinator, Cook and Garden Demonstrators, Historical Interpreters, and other Dundurn NHS staff.

Provide meaningful interpretation to the public. Assist in development and implementation of public programs, special events or other activations in the community (both in person and digital). Strive to create experiences that are relevant, thought-provoking, inclusive of multiple perspectives, emotionally intelligent and fun.

Responsible for all aspects of tours, and programs such as adhering to time schedules, group control, supplies and artifact safety.

Responsible for visitor safety; ensures those visitors who enter, leave.

Required to wear period costume and demonstrate the role of a nineteenth century person.

Provide interpretation and engage visitors while preparing historic recipes in the historic kitchen.

Cook and bake using both traditional and modern methods and equipment.

Conducts 19th century research on recipes, traditions and equipment (foodways).

Word-process correspondence, kitchen notes and educational and promotional support material.

Perform required cleaning for working in a kitchen where food is prepared and served to the public. This includes dusting shelves, cleaning tables, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors.

Maintain tools and work area such as cleaning and maintenance of contemporary and historic kitchen and utensils.

Represent the museum at off-site functions.

Assist with the setting up and dismantlin

📌 Job ID #32255: Interpreter/Cook/Demonstrator (Canada)
🏢 The City of Hamilton
📍 Canada