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Maple Syrup Interpreters (1 position)
Seasonal - Feb 17th to April 10th, 2026 - (Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival)
This is a seasonal position, required to work during the Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival and the Sugar Bush Tours school program from Feb 17 to April 10, including some weekends, to deliver interpretive and education programs. A mandatory half-day training and orientation session is planned for Saturday March 7, 2026.
This is a seasonal position, required to work during the Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival and the Sugar Bush Tours school program from Feb 17th to April 10thincluding some weekends to deliver interpretive and education programs. A mandatory half day training and orientation session is planned for Saturday March 7, 2026.
Location: Purple Woods Conservation Area, 38 Coates Road East, Oshawa, Ontario (at Simcoe Street)
Responsibilities:
The Maple Syrup Interpreter is responsible for working at the interpretive maple syrup stops at Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority’s annual Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival and assisting with the delivery of the elementary school Sugar Bush Tours offered Monday to Friday (subject to availability and demand). The Interpreter is responsible for describing the maple syrup story in this region. This role requires a verbal presentation and demonstration of historical props to re-enact the history of maple syrup. The Maple Syrup Interpreter will also be required to assist with the daily set-up and take down of displays, contribute to general housekeeping duties and promote the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority as a leading agency in watershed protection and stewardship.
The Maple Syrup Interpreter will be provided with scripts to practice their presentation skills as part of a half-day training and orientation session. They will also be required to complete a mandatory online health and safety and personnel training session. This position requires the individual to stand and work in an outdoor environment approximately 90% of the time.
All Maple Syrup Interpreters report to the Conservation Education Coordinator. The employee is expected to report for work as per the schedule as start, end times and days off will vary. Workdays will be scheduled to support school programs Monday to Friday outside of festival days. The festival’s hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Qualifications:
1) Excellent customer service.
2) Experience working with children an asset.
3) Comfortable speaking to large groups (30 – 40).
2) Theatre and acting experience are an asset.
3) Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
4) Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
5) Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
6) Knowledge of Maple Syrup production and history and previous experience interpreting is an asset.
7) Vulnerable Sector Check required.
Wages and Benefits:
$20 per hour
Closing Date for Resumes:
January 23, 2026
Or send cover letter and resume to:
Please email your resume to: cgregory@cloca.com
by Friday, January 23rd at 4:30 p.m.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Central Lake Ontario Conservation is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code. CLOCA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.