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Employment with The Friends of Algonquin Park

If you are interested in working with one of the most successful cooperating associations in Canada, please do not hesitate to forward your resume at anytime to The Friends of Algonquin Park. Your resume will be kept on file for consideration during our next hiring process.

Museum Technicians - Fall 2025

FOAP Logo The Friends of Algonquin Park is seeking qualified individuals to work as Seasonal Museum Technicians at the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre and Algonquin Logging Museum in Algonquin Park.

Employment opportunity is from Labour Day (or before) until Canadian Thanksgiving, with a possible extension until the end of October.

The rate of pay is $17.50/hour based on 40 hours/week, including weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.

Staff house accommodations may be available to qualified candidates.

Duties

Acting as an ambassador for Algonquin Park
Providing information on the Park’s cultural and natural history, as well as Park operations and facilities, at both the Algonquin Visitor Centre and Algonquin Logging Museum
Processing bookstore sales and subsequent stocking preparations
Balancing sales remits and cash floats at end of each shift
Opening and closing of either interpretive facility and maintaining exhibits and theatre operation daily
Assisting with Algonquin Park’s special interpretive events as required

Qualifications

Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to customer service excellence
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to reliably work both independently and as part of a team
An appreciation for the outdoors
Experience in retail operations
Knowledge of Algonquin Park
Knowledge of Ontario’s natural and cultural history
Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate
Valid Ontario Driver’s License and use of personal vehicle is an asset

Work Location

This in-office position will be based out of the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre or the Algonquin Logging Museum, as per a schedule.

Remuneration

The rate of pay is $17.50/hour based on 40 hours/week, including weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.
Staff house accommodations may be available to qualified candidates.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a professional team in a world-class park.

How to Apply

A detailed cover letter and resume outlining knowledge, skills, experience, and references should be emailed or mailed as soon as possible to:

Bookstore Coordinator
The Friends of Algonquin Park
Box 248, Whitney, ON, Canada K0J 2M0
Phone: (613) 637-2828 ext. 231
Email: resume@algonquinpark.on.ca

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Friends of Algonquin Park is an equal opportunity employer.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Friends of Algonquin Park has occasional volunteer opportunities for adults and unpaid cooperative education/high school volunteer opportunities. See the Volunteer webpage for current opportunities.

Cooperative Education and High School Volunteer Opportunities

The Friends of Algonquin Park has hosted various unpaid cooperative education and high school volunteer opportunities. Please contact us for more information.