Town of Cochrane posting part-time guest services job at Polar Bear Habitat

The Town of Cochrane is hiring a part-time guest services team member for the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat, with pay listed at $18.21 to $20.59 an hour and a schedule of about eight hours per week. The posting is dated Oct. 6, 2026, and remains open until the position is filled.

For residents in and around Cochrane looking for part-time work, the job includes weekday and weekend shifts and requires either First Aid and CPR certification or a willingness to obtain it, along with the ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal record check.

According to the posting, the guest services team member is the first point of contact for visitors and is expected to provide information about the facility, the polar bears and the community. The role also includes processing admission and gift shop sales, responding to guest questions, and supporting the cleanliness, presentation and day-to-day operation of guest service areas.

The town requires customer service or retail experience. It says experience in hospitality, tourism, or an attraction setting is considered an asset.

The posting says applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English, and that French proficiency is considered an asset.

The position may include seasonal or irregular hours, and candidates must be available to work both weekday and weekend shifts.

The town says a valid Ontario driver’s licence is considered an asset.

The posting also notes the job can include physical work such as bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, shovelling, and operating a snow blower.

In a list of responsibilities and expectations, the town says the role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment, and the ability to remain professional while responding to a variety of guest needs and inquiries.