Summer Student Interpreter
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Summer Student Interpreter
- Organization name:
- Living Prairie Museum
- Job location:
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Length of assignment:
- 2026-05-25 to 2026-08-28 (14 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $17.38
Department: Public Works – Parks and Open Space Division - Naturalist Services
Designated Work Location: 2795 Ness Avenue, Onsite
Position Type: Temporary Student position, Full-time (up to August 28, 2026)
Hours of Work: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, some evenings or weekends
Salary: $17.38 hourly as per the Student classification within the CUPE Collective Agreement
Closing Date: May 8, 2026
Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.
Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.
The City/Living Prairie Museum is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self- declare.
EDI is a factor in selection for this competition. Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Newcomers will receive first consideration.
In accordance with the appliable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicant who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.
In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.
JOB PROFILE
The Living Prairie Museum (LPM) is a tall grass prairie preserve and interpretive centre. The museum conserves and educates on the endangered tall grass prairie ecosystem and provides a unique role in nature heritage education in an accessible urban context. Interpretive programming is key to achieving LPM’s mission of providing meaningful educational experiences about prairie and natural areas in Winnipeg. Interpretive programming at LPM includes curriculum-based school programs, guided tours, special events, museum exhibits, self-guided and take-home educational materials, volunteer opportunities, and outreach programs.
The Summer Student Interpreter will support Living Prairie Museum staff in the development and delivery of interpretive programming for visitors to the museum.
As the Summer Student Interpreter, your duties will include:
• Greeting visitors and provide an orientation to Living Prairie Museum
• Providing guided tours to visitors
• Assisting with the development and delivery of interpretive programming for children and families
• Supporting planning and delivery of special events
• Supporting updates of written self-guided interpretive materials
• Assisting with delivery of school/group educational programs
• Assisting with delivery of off-site outreach programs
• Supporting care and maintenance of exhibits and educational materials
Your EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS include:
1. Currently registered in a Post Secondary educational program in nature, biology, education, Indigenous studies, ecology, environmental studies/sciences, or related fields.
2. Experience (work, educational, etc) working with groups diverse group of people, preferably including children and Elders. This may include experience doing public speaking, presentations, or running group programs.
3. Ability to work in a team environment.
4. Ability to work respectfully with and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public.
5. Ability to work and complete tasks independently.
6. Ability to use Windows and Microsoft Office computer programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
7. Knowledge of land management including plant/animal species, plant medicines or traditional uses
8. Skills in graphic design and photography
9. Strong communication skills
*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.
Conditions of employment:
• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• The successful applicant must be eligible for Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations positions. See https://museums.ca/site/aboutthecma/careersheritageycw/ycwp/youth for more details. The successful applicant must be a returning student and will be required to provide proof of registration.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain a Police Information Check please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
• A Child Abuse Registry Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain a Manitoba Child Abuse Registry Check please visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/childfam/child_abuse_registry.html.
• Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as required.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLY ONLINE AT http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/, including all documentation listed below:
1. Current resume (Required).
2. Cover letter (Required).
3. Proof of registration as a returning student (Required).
4. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
*Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
NOTES
-Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.
-Position Reports To: Living Prairie Museum Curator
-Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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