Visitor Services Assistant – Student
Primary Work Location: Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, Southampton
Employment Type: Student
Who We Are
Welcome to Bruce County, where excellence, opportunity, and exploration come together amidst the natural beauty of Southwestern Ontario. Nestled between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, our community thrives in stunning landscapes, from tranquil rivers and iconic lighthouses to bright starry skies. Home to nearly 75,000 residents in predominantly rural communities, Bruce County offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big opportunities, Bruce County is a place where you can work, live, and explore to no end.
Guided by our vision of being a welcoming, thriving community committed to the well-being of current and future generations, Bruce County fosters innovation, sustainable growth, and collaboration. As an upper-tier municipality, Bruce County provides essential services that shape the daily lives of our residents across 12 towns and communities. Our responsibilities include housing, childcare, Ontario Works, infrastructure, paramedic services, and long-term care homes, as well as cultural and recreational programs through our libraries and museum. In everything we do, we uphold our core values: excellence, welcoming community, good governance, environmental stewardship, and financial sustainability.
As one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers, joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated group of public servants committed to making a meaningful difference. At Bruce County, you’ll find opportunities to grow your career, contribute to impactful solutions, and help shape a sustainable future—all while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle this remarkable region offers. Explore with us—your journey starts here.
What You’ll Do
The Visitor Services Assistant (VSA) is responsible for effective customer service and reception in the daily operation of the Visitor Services desk, while also providing administrative support to Museum staff for special projects, events, programs, and assignments, as well as facility rental assistance. The VSA greets visitors and processes admissions, gift shop, programs, events, and membership sales. Availability to work evenings and weekends as scheduled.
Contract Duration: June 16, 2025 to August 29, 2025
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience
- Post-Secondary Student in Office Administration, Business Administration or Tourism
- Minimum of one year of experience in front line customer service
Skills & Abilities
- Strong public relations and interpersonal skills
- Pleasant telephone manner
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task using organizational skills
- Strong computer and report generation skills
- Asset: Point-Of-Sales (POS) system experience
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: $17.70 per hour
- Hours per week: 21 to 35 hours per week
- Percentage in lieu of benefits
- Vacation pay
- OMERS pension with equal employer match
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Apply by: May 20, 2025
Join Us!
Your Career, Our Community: Let’s build a Welcoming and Sustainable Bruce County Together!
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other opportunities. At Bruce County, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
We are dedicated to fostering an equitable, accessible, and welcome environment where all individuals feel valued and supported. Bruce County provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates, including those with disabilities, and ensuring that our recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes are barrier free and fully accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].
The successful candidate for this opportunity will be chosen based on their relevant education, experience, knowledge, and skills, as well as a competency-based interview and formal background reference checks. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
