Heritage and Nature Interpreter Guide

Description of the Company:

This interpretation center is located in a legendary landscape between river, sea, and cliff. Its mission is based on this exceptional environment, its past, and its natural surroundings, aiming to enhance, narrate, and transmit the heritage of the Côte-Nord and Franquelin. The stunning and abundant collection of artifacts, depicting life during the logging era, is spread inside and around a dozen picturesque log buildings on a heritage site, creating a very enriching, captivating, and surprising visit.

The activities offered focus on forest life, pioneers, loggers and river drivers, local and regional traditional uses, and knowledge transmission, drawing on the exceptional richness of the surrounding territory. Cultural and thematic events are presented to the local and Manicouagan population, as well as to visitors from everywhere, ranging from storytelling evenings, conferences, dance, music, to temporary exhibitions, community, and intergenerational gatherings.

Discovery activities (fishing initiation, fly fishing, fauna and flora identification, guided hiking, canoeing, orientation, survival, etc.) and guided tours can be complemented by a night in a ready-to-camp prospector camp.

Job Description:

PLEASANT JOB & DREAMSCAPE!

Quench the thirst for history and anecdotes of amazed and curious visitors. Lead captivating tours focusing on the North Shore's past in the heart of a magnificent heritage site located in a legendary landscape. Transmit and teach within the exceptional coastal and forested natural environment, ancestral practices and knowledge. Welcome and entertain visitors and camper-visitors. Foster genuine interpersonal encounters and memorable experiences. Be part of a team whose goal is the transmission of knowledge and the joy of learning. Adopt Franquelin!

YOUR TASKS?

Guide individuals and groups, provide interpretation on heritage, the North Shore, and Manicouagan Lead activities on the natural environment (herbarium and NTFP, hiking, fishing, fly fishing, storytelling, etc.) Welcome and provide oral and written customer service to a diverse clientele Participate in occasional events and activities Ensure and participate in general maintenance and standards compliance Inventory donations and artifacts, improve collection preservation

ANYTHING ELSE?

Close contact with Franquelin residents 25 min from Baie-Comeau. 20 min from Godbout. 5 min from Attitude Nordique's launch Flexible schedule allowing for - also - beautiful free summer moments Exceptionally receptive work environment perfect for showcasing your skills Lifestyle resembling a place where you'd spend your vacation (fishing, kayaking, SUP, hiking, picking, hunting, etc.)

AND YOU, WHO ARE YOU?

You shine when you can tell, share, explain, teach You know how to put people at ease and foster natural exchanges You take pride in projecting a professional and orderly image You have a sense of humor and a cheerful disposition You see the work before anyone opens their mouth or raises their finger You enjoy bustling about, can stand for long periods, come what may! You know how to get around or settle in Franquelin You have a good memory, you enjoy searching, digging into past memories You wear the uniform without complaining You feel positively stimulated by the unknown

ADVANTAGES

Advanced knowledge in theoretical and technical natural environment First aid and CPR Advanced English

Languages

French spoken and written - High English spoken - Medium English written - Low

Experience 1 to 6 months

Skills

Endurance Adaptability Ability to lead a group