Indigenous Peoples Interpreter
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Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The City of Edmonton is committed to hiring a diverse workforce that is reflective of the community we serve. These positions fall within the Indigenous Peoples recruitment strategy which outlines the Citys commitment to recruit Indigenous Peoples to our workforce.
Bring history to life through engaging storytelling interactive demonstrations and captivating role-play! Share what you cherish about Indigenous histories and cultures in order to create new understandings and lifelong memories that honour the past and the present. Use your humour grace and traditional skills in a dynamic outdoor work environment that puts you front and centre in Edmontons history.
What will you do
- Engage visitors with Indigenous (First Nations Métis and Inuit) histories and cultures as it relates to Edmonton within the Indigenous Peoples Experience or one of our four historical eras: 1846 Fort & Cree Encampment 1885 Street & Métis Camp 1905 Street or 1920 Street
- Interpret a period of Edmontons history to the visiting public using a variety of methods such as: storytelling demonstrations of traditional skills engaging visitors in one-on-one conversations tours and costumed role play
- Participate in and lead large-scale interpretive programs such as historical talks dramatic vignettes and special event activities as well as research and implement new programs
- Assist with high-volume special events
- Assist in the maintenance of artifacts and program supplies
- Assist in supporting and mentoring colleagues and volunteers
- Collect statistical information
- Lead programs for pre-registered school groups and other groups as required
- Participate in media engagements public events and other functions as required
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- Completion of grade 12 or equivalent
- Skills or Experience working with the general public and children
Asset:
- Ability to speak the Cree Michif or other Indigenous languages and/ or knowledge of Cree syllabics
- Experience working in a museum cultural centre or historic site
Skills required for success:
- Strong skills in traditional crafts and skills
- Knowledge of Cree Métis or other Indigenous cultures and histories
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
- Current Intermediate First Aid and CPR is required prior to commencing employment
- Hire is dependent on a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
Work Environment:
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits candidates may be eligible for recall for the 2027 season
Up to 10 temporary part-time positions for approximately 6 months
Hours of Work: Up to 39 hours over the course of the Summer Sunday - Saturday with some holidays evenings as required
Salary: $21.918 - $26.183 (Hourly)
Recruitment Consultant: JP/JR
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Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Deaf Education
- LAMP Stack
- Medical Terminology
- Smartsheet
- Translation
- Interpretation
- Child Protective Services
- Public Speaking
- Social Work
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