Museum Interpreter (Indigenous)

CITY OF BURNABY; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby is seeking an auxiliary Museum Interpreter (Indigenous) for Burnaby Village Museum to support interpretation, education, demonstrations, tours and related programs. You may assist in developing new programs and work with Educators in the Learning House to engage visitors.

Responsibilities include preparing supplies, coordinating activities, and contributing to a welcoming, inclusive environment for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, plus related experience or training.
• Experience delivering education programs or working with groups.
• Knowledge of local Indigenous Nations and Coast Salish history and culture is valuable.
• Customer service experience in museum or related facilities preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and ability to work with staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interpretation, education, demonstrations, activities, tours and programs onsite or in the Learning House.
• Help develop new programs as directed and support Educators in the Learning House.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for programs and related tasks.

Skills

Interpreting programs

Public engagement

Indigenous knowledge

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Video/Teaching aids

Job description

Museum Interpreter (Indigenous)

Competition No: 2025-MI

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $30.39 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

Location: Burnaby Village Museum

Pay Rate: $30.39 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

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 the hours of 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Availability for this role 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.

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 include 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. While having sound knowledge about the local Indigenous Nations and Coast Salish History and Culture is key to this role, there will be 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.

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 hən’q’əmin’əm’ and Sḵwx-wú7mesh 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.

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