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Cultural and Natural History Interpreter

Program stream:
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:
Cultural and Natural History Interpreter
Organization name:
FortWhyte Alive
Job location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Length of assignment:
2017-05-15 to 2017-08-04 (12 weeks)
Hourly wage:
$13.75
Job Title: Cultural and Natural History Interpreter (Summer Employment Opportunity from May 1 – August 19, 2017)
Supervisor: Director of Education and Human Resources
Hours of Work: Regular hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 4:30 with a rotation of some evenings and weekends
Wage: $13.75/hr

Job Summary:
As a member of the Education Team, the Cultural and Natural History Interpreter participates in school, youth, and public program delivery with a special emphasis on Manitoba cultural and natural history(75%). This Interpreter plays a unique role in the building of Fort Whyte Alive’s heritage products and services(25%). The position entails the utilization of leadership, public relations and communication skills and the acquisition and application of specific environmental-related knowledge in a public education role.

Basic Hiring Criteria:
University/college student working towards a degree/diploma in history, education,
science or tourism
Proven experience working with children (a child abuse registry check and criminal
records check are required before position begins)
Knowledge of Manitoba social and natural history an asset
Aboriginal/Métis heritage an asset
Certification in First Aid and CPR an asset
Class 4 licence an asset
Private transportation to FWA (no bus service available)

Please submit resume by March 15, 2017 to:
Director of Education and Human Resources
FortWhyte Alive
1961 McCreary Rd.
Winnipeg, MB R3P 2K9
Fax: 895-4700 Email: jobs@fortwhyte.org

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