Natural and Human History Interpreters – Recreation Technician I

Job title: Natural and Human History Interpreters – Recreation Technician I

Job description: Are Ms. Frizzle and David Attenborough your role models?

Are you passionate about inspiring children and adults with incredible experiences and stories that engage people with our amazing world?

As a Natural & Human History Interpreter at John Walter Museum, Muttart Conservatory and the John Janzen Nature Centre you will inspire, motivate and connect guests to Edmonton’s history, local plants & animals, and exotic plants from around the world.

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.

Interpreters do the following:

• Facilitate and assist in developing a variety of educational programs including school and group programs, day camps, birthday parties, and registered programs
• Deliver drop-in programs for the general public which consist of roving, guided hikes/tours, large group presentations, leading short and theatrical presentations
• Engage with and provide excellent customer service to the public, including children, parents/guardians, teachers, participants and group leaders
• Oversee volunteers during programming
• Assist in the maintenance of artifacts, exhibits and program supplies
• Set up and clean up program activities and events, including lifting of tables and chairs
• Independently research program elements and complete administrative tasks
• Work at the John Janzen Nature Centre, Muttart Conservatory, and John Walter Museum based on facility needs
• Conduct other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or high school equivalent
• Current registration in or completed post-secondary degree or diploma in Education, Biological or Environmental Sciences, Drama, History, Recreation and Leisure Studies or a related field considered as an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of local natural history and/or human history
• Some experience developing and delivering educational content such as leading activities or games with the general public, tour groups, and especially children
• Customer service experience
• Highly developed verbal communication skills, including the ability to adapt presentations to diverse audiences
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C is a requirement of this position
• Hire is dependent on Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and evenings as required
• Ability to attend staff training April 29-May 3rd 2024
• Candidate skills may be tested
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviors and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit

Assets:

• Experience working in a natural history park, botanical garden, museum, zoo or other interpretive facility
• Ability to converse in a second language
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence or provincial equivalent and access to a vehicle
• Knowledge of local natural history, botany or wildlife
• Knowledge of local and Canadian History

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: .

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact

Up to 20 temporary part-time ongoing positions

Hours of Work: Up to 39 hours per week; shifts varying from 3 to 8 hours per day, Sunday through Saturday. Ability to work holidays, evenings and overnights, as required.

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.

Salary: $18.067 – $22.361 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: DS/RA

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