Employment - Fife and Drum – Historical Interpreter

Fife and Drum – Historical Interpreter

Fortress Louisbourg Association

Full-Time Seasonal

Weekdays Weekends Holidays

Description

Position Start Date: June 30, 2025
Number of Weeks: 9
Hourly Wage: $17.00
Hours Per Week: 37.5 (Full-Time)
Students are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

Step into history this summer! The Fortress Louisbourg Association is seeking energetic and musically talented individuals to join our Fife and Drum Corps as Historical Interpreters. This unique role brings the 18th-century military presence at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site to life through performance and public interaction.

As a Fife and Drum Historical Interpreter, you'll engage visitors through music, historical interpretation, and teamwork, all while wearing an authentic period uniform. It’s a great opportunity to gain public speaking experience, work closely with youth volunteers, and be part of a fun, historically immersive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Interpret the life of an 18th-century field musician.
  • Perform daily in scheduled Fife and Drum Corps presentations.
  • Interact with visitors and answer questions about 18th-century music and military life.
  • Wear and maintain the uniform of a historical field musician.
  • Collaborate with youth volunteers and fellow interpreters.
  • Assist with the care and maintenance of musical instruments.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned by the Fife and Drum Team Lead.

Qualifications and Attributes

  • Reliable transportation to the Fortress of Louisbourg.
  • Experience playing fife or drum music (18th-century style preferred).
  • Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and the occasional evening.
  • Outgoing, confident, and comfortable performing in front of an audience.
  • Willingness to learn and contribute to a team environment.
  • Strong sense of professionalism and punctuality.
  • Interest in history, music, or the Fortress of Louisbourg.
  • 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
Yes
Available Openings
1
Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
Hourly
Remuneration Per Pay Period
$17.00/hour
Estimated Weekly Hours
—
Start Date
June 30th 2025
End Date
August 31st 2025
Language
Bilingual
Posted on
April 7th 2025
Expires
June 21st 2025