Treaty 7 First Nations Interpreter/Demonstrator

may 24, 2023 | seasonal |

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Educates and engages the public in the history, cultural traditions, and lifestyles of Treaty 7 First Nations during the late 1800s using storytelling and other interpretive techniques;
• Works as part of a team of First Nations Interpreters in period appropriate clothing at our lodge and Encampment portraying daily life in the pre-railway era;
• Demonstrates traditional activities, tools, games, cooking;
• Leads guests in hands-on activities;
• Sets up and puts away artifacts and activity material daily;
• Provides customer service and information to guests in a friendly manner; and
• Performs other duties as required.

Working Conditions and Hours of Work:

• Must be willing to perform a wide variety of tasks with varying physical requirements from lifting, climbing ladders, and being on your feet for extended periods of time;
• Must be willing to work at height and in confined spaces;
• Extended outdoor activity; exposure to varied weather conditions; and
• 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday.

Skills

• Comfortable sharing knowledge of First Nations culture and speaking to visitors of all ages and backgrounds;
• Knowledge and/or lived experience of Treaty 7 First Nations history, culture, language, traditional activities and/or skills is an asset;
• Physically capable of lifting and moving artifacts daily (up to 20lbs);
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations; and
• Capable of working well independently and as part of a peer group team.

Education and Experience

• Some high school education required. Post-secondary education in a related field an asset. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered; and
• Experience speaking in front of groups; interpretive experience is a definite asset.

Special Clothing and Equipment

• Appropriate costuming will be provided by Heritage Park;

Special Working Conditions

• This position will require the incumbent to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time;
• Exposure to extremes in temperature, depending on the weather;
• Exposure to wood smoke for extended periods of time

Hours of Work

• Full-time hours available mid-May to Labour Day, with weekend work during September and October (until Thanksgiving), part-time hours also available throughout the season;
• Schedule varies and will include weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.

How to Apply

Please fill out the form below or send your resume and cover letter by email to hr@heritagepark.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.