Employment - 18th-Century Baker

18th-Century Baker

Fortress Louisbourg Association

Full-Time Seasonal

Weekdays Weekends Holidays

Description

Start Date: May 19, 2025
Wage: $17/hour
Hours: Seasonal Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Job Summary

Step back in time and become part of the story at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site! The King’s Bakery is one of the most beloved features of the fortress, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team.

If you love early mornings, enjoy baking fresh bread, and would love working with wood-fired ovens, this might just be the role for you! You’ll also get the unique experience of wearing the costume of an 18th-century baker while bringing history to life for our visitors.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Start and maintain wood fires in stone ovens for baking.
  • Measure, mix, and roll dough to bake fresh bread daily.
  • Operate stone ovens with care and attention to safety.
  • Engage with visitors by sharing the story of the King’s Bakery and its historical significance.
  • Handle sales transactions and maintain accurate daily sales logs.
  • Keep the bakery area clean, organized, and welcoming.
  • Wear and properly maintain period-appropriate costumes.
  • Share general information about the Fortress of Louisbourg and its experiences, including restaurants, gift shops, and programming.

Requirements

  • Reliable transportation to the Fortress of Louisbourg.
  • Availability for early mornings, weekdays, and weekends.
  • An outgoing and approachable personality.
  • A willingness to learn and adapt.
  • Professionalism and a positive attitude.
  • A passion for history and the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site.
  • French language skills are an asset but not required.
How To Apply

Fortress Louisbourg Association will be accepting applications for this opportunity via their Human Resource Information System (HRIS), or other external site. Please follow the link and the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

To apply, you can visit our website:

Work With Us – Fortress Louisbourg Association

Or send in your resume & cover letter to jobs@louisbourg.ca

Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (study permit, open work permit holders).

Only applicants who are authorized to work in Canada will be considered.

Location Information
Community
Louisbourg
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Fortress Louisbourg Association
NOC Code
—
Experience Required
An Asset
Available Openings
2
Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
Hourly
Remuneration Per Pay Period
$17.00/hour
Estimated Weekly Hours
—
Start Date
May 26th 2025
End Date
September 28th 2025
Language
Bilingual
Posted on
April 7th 2025
Expires
May 17th 2025