Senior Interpreter
Government of Alberta
- Lamont, AB
- $61,208-80,290 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Title: Senior Interpreter
Job Requisition ID: 57559
Ministry: Arts, Culture and Status of Women
Location: Mundare, Ukainian Cultural Heritage Village (195041 Hwy 16)
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: May 30, 2024
Classification: Program Services 2
Salary: $2,345.14 to $3,076.28 bi-weekly ($61,208 to $80,290 / year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:Arts, Culture and Status of Women works to improve Albertans' quality of life through support of cultural development, historical preservation and increased gender equality. For more information on the work Arts, Culture and Status of Women does, visit this link .The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV) is an outdoor living history museum that that provides an interactive exploration of early Alberta settlement history by delivering true-to-life visitor experiences and educational programs based on the Ukrainian settlement experience. More than 35 historic buildings have been relocated from east central Alberta to the site to illustrate the 1892-1930 period. Costumed interpreters bring the past to life through first- and third-person interpretation, allowing visitors to travel back in time to learn about the region's history, people and culture.Role ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Head, Education & Interpretation at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV), and working as part of the Education & Interpretation team, the Senior Interpreter supports the delivery and evaluation of interpretive and education programs to museum visitors. The incumbent also participates in collaboratively planning and developing new public programs, revision and maintenance of existing programs, and assists with special event preparation and delivery. This position also works collaboratively with the team to develop curriculum-based education programs for visiting students and youth organizations. Development and delivery of all programs must be done in line with the site mandate. In addition, the incumbent provides daily mentoring, coaching, and supervision to seasonal staff and volunteers (up to 30-40 individuals), under the direction of the Head, Education & Interpretation.Through extensively researched narrative, material and structural history reports, Senior Interpreters are responsible for the knowledge and delivery of programs about early settler life in east central Alberta. Public programming initiatives are essential to the success of the UCHV's business plan.Please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies: .
- Drive for Results: Support operational goals and mandates on a daily basis by promoting a client-centered culture. Accurate and timely customer service for programming delivery and responding to client requests is a key priority.
- Build Collaborative Environments: Serve as the first point of contact for questions onsite, with a clear understanding of key player roles and responsibilities. Demonstrate resourcefulness. Provide support ranging from school teachers to team members, supervisors, and management.
- Develop Self and Others: Champion self-development and improvement. Support an innovative, goal-driven workplace culture by leading by example. Work closely and share knowledge with internal stakeholders to improve efficiency and communication.
- Agility: As a front-line worker, this role must lead by example and manage the changing environment of client and visitor services. Adapting museum programs and services to meet changing needs is also done on a regular basis.
- Experience in programming or historical/cultural interpretation for children, families, and adults in an educational, cultural, or public setting is an asset.
- Experience in supervision, leadership, mentorship or training is an asset.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude, energetic and enthusiastic personality.
- Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
- Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends is required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications is required.
- St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid is required.
- Basic knowledge of Alberta and Canadian history, especially Ukrainian-Canadian history and culture; second languages (Ukrainian or French)
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; OR
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
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- Pension plans:
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- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
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Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting and/or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, Dana Polutnik at .