Summer Interpretive Guide
- Volet de programme :
- Jeunesse Canada au travail dans les établissements du patrimoine
- Titre de l'emploi :
- Summer Interpretive Guide
- Nom de l’organisme :
- Wanuskewin
- Lieu de l’emploi :
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Durée de l'emploi :
- 2017-05-01 à 2017-08-01 (12 semaines)
- Salaire horaire :
- 15,00 $
-- Contributes to a welcoming environment for all Wanuskewin visitors and guests with a focus on service excellence
-- Ensures park visitors are informed and equipped with information about trail routes, programs, regulations, and issues or concerns related to a public health and safety
-- Accurately track all visitors into the park POS/database
--Recommends and actively supports the development and implementation of all programming including demonstrations, workshops, interpretation of Plains Indigenous Cultures, natural history and ecological features, exhibits, displays and artifacts
-- Determine and apply a variety of heritage presentations and interpretation techniques in the development of meaningful, captivating and enjoyable presentations, non-personal interpretive product and demonstrations
-- Participates in the delivery of programming through interpretations, storytelling, dancing, drumming and singing both on-site and off
-- Provides recommendations to enhance heritage presentations and interpretive programs
-- Adapts presentations to meet specific audience requirement
-- Ensures ongoing maintenance of the trails, visitors areas and interactive exhibits
-- Ensures excellence in the stewardship of all resources
Required Qualifications and Experience
Post-secondary education in hospitality, tourism, education, biology, archaeology, natural history, Social Work or First Nations studies is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal cultures and traditions as well as previous experience conducting presentations is required. Previous experience in public speaking, storytelling and conducting First Nations and Metis dance or singing would be considered an asset. Successful candidate(s) will be required to produce a CPIC and have reliable transportation prior to commencement of work. People with Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) Ancestry will be given preference (HRC-E-91-09) (HRC-E-91-17)
Applications for this position will remain open until March 31st, 2017 at 5pm. Please submit your resume and cover letter with a minimum of three references to:
Glenda Abbott
Visitor Services Manger
Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Email: glenda.abbott@wanuskewin.com
R.R. #4 Penner Road
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J7
Fax: (306) 931-4522
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