Employment - 18th-Century Baker (Student Position)

18th-Century Baker (Student Position)

Fortress Louisbourg Association

Full-Time Seasonal

Weekdays Weekends Holidays

Description

Start Date: June 29, 2025
Wage: $16.5/hour
Hours: Seasonal Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Job Summary

Looking for a summer job that’s truly unique? Join the team at the King’s Bakery, one of the most popular attractions at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site! This position is perfect for students who enjoy early mornings, working with their hands, and being part of a historic experience.

As an 18th-century baker, you’ll start wood-fired ovens, bake fresh bread daily, and interact with visitors while wearing traditional period attire. If you’re outgoing, love history, and want to make unforgettable memories this summer, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Start and maintain wood fires in stone ovens for baking.
  • Measure, mix, and roll dough to bake fresh bread each day.
  • Operate stone ovens with care and attention to safety.
  • Engage with visitors by sharing stories about the King’s Bakery and its historical context.
  • Handle customer transactions and maintain a daily sales log.
  • Keep the bakery space tidy and organized.
  • Wear and properly maintain period-appropriate costumes.
  • Provide general information about the Fortress of Louisbourg and promote other experiences, including restaurants, gift shops, and evening programming.

Requirements

  • Reliable transportation to the Fortress of Louisbourg.
  • Availability for early mornings, weekdays, and weekends.
  • A positive and outgoing attitude.
  • A willingness to learn new skills and engage with the public.
  • Professionalism and dependability.
  • An interest in 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
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Experience Required
An Asset
Available Openings
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Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
To be Determined
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
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Start Date
June 30th 2025
End Date
August 30th 2025
Language
Bilingual
Posted on
April 7th 2025
Expires
May 30th 2025