Job Description

Job Number

53392

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 and

interactive demonstrations! 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 outdoor work environment that puts you front and centre in Edmonton's history.

What will you do?

Engage visitors with Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, 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, and tours

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

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

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to find out!

Qualifications

:

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, Metis or other Indigenous cultures and histories

Alignment to our

Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies

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:

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

employment@edmonton.ca

. Learn more about our benefits

https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

.

Successful candidates may be eligible for recall for the 2026 season

Up to 20 temporary, part-time positions for up to 11 months

Hours of Work:

Up to 39 hours over the course of the Summer, Sunday - Saturday with some, holidays, evenings, as required

Salary:

$21.280 - $25.420 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: DM/MM Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title

Recreation Technician I - 8hrs

Posting Date

Sep 19, 2025

Closing Date

Oct 3, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to)

20 - Temporary Part-time

Union

CSU 52

Department

Community Recreation and Culture

Work Location(s)

Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 - 143 St (Fox Dr & Whitemud Dr) Edmonton T5J 2R7