Museum Interpreter (Indigenous), Burnaby

Museum Interpreter (Indigenous) Competition No:

2025-MI

The City of Burnaby is currently seeking auxiliary Museum Interpreters (Indigenous) for the Burnaby Village Museum. As 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. 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.

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 fromMay through to early September. On occasion, there is work outside of these seasonal openings.

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present‑day Burnaby, for thousands of years. 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.

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