Indigenous Peoples Interpreter

Résumé du poste

Engage visitors with Indigenous histories and cultures through storytelling, demonstrations, and interactive programs at the Indigenous Peoples Experience. Facilitate tours, workshops, and special events while maintaining artifacts and collecting statistical information.

Détails du poste

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 City’s 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 work environment that puts you front and centre in Edmonton’s 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 Interpret a period of Edmonton's 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 Facilitate private activations, tours, and Indigenous Perspective workshops within the Indigenous Peoples Experience Assist with high-volume special events Assist in the maintenance of artifacts and program supplies 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 Wondering what it's like to be an Indigenous Peoples Interpreter? Watch this video to find out! 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 (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) Embracing 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: Perform some duties outdoors and across various weather conditions, including inclement weather. 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 [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits Up to 24 temporary, part-time ongoing positions Hours of Work: Up to 39 hours/week, Sunday - Saturday with some, holidays, evenings, as required Salary: $21.918 - $26.183 (Hourly) Recruitment Consultant: JP/JR Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Ce que vous ferez

Engage visitors with Indigenous histories and cultures through storytelling, demonstrations, and interactive programs at the Indigenous Peoples Experience. Facilitate tours, workshops, and special events while maintaining artifacts and collecting statistical information.

Exigences

Completion of grade 12 or equivalent is required, along with experience working with the public and children. Candidates must possess strong traditional skills and knowledge of Indigenous cultures, with current First Aid and CPR certification.

Avantages

• Reasonable access and accommodations

Compétences indiquées

• Premiers soins · Souhaitée
• CPR · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Storytelling
• Interactive demonstrations
• Role-play
• Public speaking
• Traditional crafts
• Cultural interpretation
• First aid
• CPR
• Research
• Program facilitation
• Communication
• Statistical collection
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Recruitment Strategies
• Reconciliation
• Leadership
• Demonstration Skills
• Historic Site

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