Museum Interpreter (Indigenous)

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Burnaby is seeking an Auxiliary Museum Interpreter (Indigenous) for the Burnaby Village Museum. This role involves assisting with educational programming, conducting tours, and preparing supplies for activities. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, and knowledge of local Indigenous cultures is essential. The position offers varied shifts based on operational needs, with competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering educational programs or familiarity with group work.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interpretation, education, and demonstrations at the museum.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for programs.

Skills

Customer service experience

Effective verbal communication

Knowledge of local Indigenous Nations

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Museum Interpreter (Indigenous)

Competition No: 2025-MI

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $28.37 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Last Updated: 6/5/25

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

The City of Burnaby is currently seeking auxiliary Museum Interpreters (Indigenous) for the Burnaby Village Museum. As a part of the programs department, this position assists with interpretation, education, demonstrations, activities, tours and various programs onsite or in the Learning House - the Indigenous Education space. The successful candidate may aid in the development of new programs, as directed, and support the work of the Educators in the Learning House. Museum Interpreters prepare supplies and equipment for programs, and perform related work as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent culturally relevant work, supplemented by related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• The ideal candidate has experience delivering education programs or is familiar with working with groups of individuals.
• Knowledge about the local Indigenous Nations and Coast Salish History and Culture is key to this role, with opportunity to expand and learn from the Museum Education Programmer and Indigenous Educators.
• Experience in customer service work or working with the public in a museum or related facilities is preferred.
• The ability to communicate effectively verbally and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and visitors is required.

Location: Burnaby Village Museum

Pay Rate: $28.37 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates).

Hours of work: This is an auxiliary position. Hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, and may include on-call shifts. Typical shifts vary from 2 – 4 days per week, Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Availability includes weekdays, weekends and occasionally evenings. Our season at the Burnaby Village Museum runs from late November to early January, and from May through to early September. On occasion, there is work outside of these seasonal openings.

Please apply online at the City of Burnaby careers site. This position will remain open until it is filled.

Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check.

The City of Burnaby acknowledges that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim speaking peoples, and we are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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