York Durham Heritage Railway
(York Durham Heritage Railway)
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Position ID: V-OSH1363
Last Modified: 10 Jul 2020
Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2020
Opportunity Details: York Durham Heritage Railway
| Contact | Linda Francisco, Operations Manager, York Durham Heritage Railway; Phone: 905-852-3696; Email: linda@ydhr.ca |
| Duties | Many positions available at the York-Durham Heritage Railway Association * ambassador for the railway * assist with on-board services annual seasonal events * offer tourist train experience on heritage coaches, on-board entertainment * seasonal events in Uxbridge, snack bar and souvenir stand * establish and maintain a museum of railway memorabilia * promote rail heritage education |
| More Info Link | www.ydhr.ca |
| Benefits | Preserve and promote the heritage of Canadian railways of South-Central Ontario. |
| Clients | York-Durham Heritage Railway Association purchases, preserves and operates railway equipment from the mid-1900’s * train runs 20 km from Stouffville to Uxbridge |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Families ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups |
| Areas of Interest | Culture & Heritage ; Event Coordination & Support ; Seasonal Support (Fall) ; Seasonal Support (Spring) ; Seasonal Support (Summer) |
| Skills/Experience | Accounting & Finance ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Research ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Skilled Labour ; Team Work ; Web & IT ; Working with Children ; Writing & Editing |
| Commitment Length | One Time / Special Event ; Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) |
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Day |
| Dates and Times | Flexible times available throughout the week |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible ; Easy access to elevator ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features |
| Location | 19 Railway St, Uxbridge |
| Number of Positions | Durham Region 50 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going ; Supervision and training will be provided * operating season is March to December |
| Police Check | Not Required |
