Role: Working in diverse landscapes containing stunning mountains, rolling hills, montane forests and meadows. Interpreters present programming to local and international visitors. The primary programming duties are family programs of varying lengths and difficulty, allowing you to deliver an assortment of experiential programs with a recreational focus to visitors travelling from around the world. Gain experience with a variety of other engagement activities such as education programs, point duties, amphitheatre presentations and there may be opportunities. Hands-on training is provided to prepare you for all the day-to-day encounters you may experience. The worksite culture is known for having extensive training, collaboration and strong peer support. Experience with outdoor recreational activities will be considered an asset.
David Thompson Country
Wage: $29.42/hour for Seasonal Interpreters
Term: 18-20 weeks (approximately start of May to September long weekend)
Location: You will live and work in the diverse David Thompson Corridor (DTC), the network of Alberta Parks along Hwy 11 from Rocky Mountain House to Saskatchewan Crossing. The base of operations will be Crimson Lake Provincial Park but you will travel regularly along the corridor to deliver programs in several other regional parks.
Role: The Interpreter will be responsible for the development and delivery of a broad range of public programming across David Thompson Country. During May & June the Interpreter will focus on program development for both personal delivery and self-guided style programs. During this time the interpreter may also deliver environmental education school programs for students in grades K-12. For the months of July & August the Interpreter will be delivering programs such as amphitheatre presentations, guided walks, recreational programs and point duties, in addition to facilitating self-guided programs at locations such as Crimson Lake Provincial Park, Fish Lake Provincial Recreation Area and Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve. The Interpreter will also be supporting the delivery of partner programs, outreach events in the local communities, planning and delivery of special events provide program support to other visitor experience operations and volunteer engagement activities. You will also assist other Parks staff in communicating key messages to the public in regards to Park regulations, public safety and resource management. This position is based out of Crimson Lake Provincial Park and will work closely with the Rocky Mountain House District team to deliver exceptional customer service and high quality visitor experiences.
Pigeon Lake/Aspen beach
Wage: $29.42/hour for Seasonal Interpreters
Term: 18-20 weeks (approximately start of May to September long weekend)
Role:The Interpreter will be responsible for the development and delivery of a broad range of public programming at Pigeon Lake and Aspen Beach Provincial Parks. During May & June the Interpreter will focus on program development for both personal delivery and self-guided style programs. During this time the interpreter may also deliver environmental education school programs for students in grades K-12. For the months of July & August, the Interpreter will be delivering programs such as campfires, guided walks, recreational programs and point duties in addition to facilitating self-guided programs. The Interpreter will also be supporting the delivery of partner programs, outreach events in the local communities, planning and delivery of special events and volunteer engagement activities. You will provide program support to other visitor experience operations as well as volunteers and visitors of Peaceful Valley day lodge that serves seniors. In addition you will also assist other Parks staff in communicating key messages to the public in regards to Park regulations, public safety and resource management. This position is based out of Aspen Beach Provincial Park and will work closely with the Red Deer District team to deliver exceptional customer service and high quality visitor experiences.
William A. Switzer
Wage: $29.42/hour for Seasonal Interpreters
Term: 18 weeks (approximately start of May to September long weekend)
Location: Based in William A. Switzer Provincial Park, you will live and work in the rugged foothills and mountains near Hinton and Jasper, in a large district known as the Alberta Northern Rockies. Staff housing is available on the shore of Jarvis Lake.
Role: During May and June, you will learn and present school environmental education programs. In July and August, you will be developing and presenting amphitheatre programs, guided hikes, point duties and family programs. Programming may also occur outside of Switzer Park in other locations such as Pierre Grey’s Lakes and Whitehorse Wildland provincial parks. Your headquarters will be the Switzer Park Visitor Centre, with a team consisting of one full time coordinator and two seasonal interpreters. Your passion and experience in outdoor skills, wildlife, and theater programming are strong assets for this position. The exciting diversity of this job and the breathtaking landscapes will make for an unforgettable employment experience.
Dinosaur
Wage: $29.42/hour for Seasonal Interpreters
Term: Terms for Seasonal Interpreters and Communicators vary from 13 to 18 weeks.
Location: Dinosaur Provincial Park is located in the Red Deer River badlands, 48km Northeast of Brooks, Alberta.
Role: Work in a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for having one of the largest concentrations of Late Cretaceous dinosaur fossils in the world! Interpreters present programming to local and international visitors. The primary programming duties are guided hikes of varying lengths and difficulty, allowing you to deliver an assortment of experiential programs to visitors travelling from around the world. Gain experience with a variety of other engagement activities such as family theatre programs, point duties, photography tours, indoor lab and school programs. There may be opportunities for bus tours, theatrical amphitheatre shows and other presentations. Hands-on training is provided to prepare you for all things ‘dinosaur,’ working with and handling fossils on a day-to-day basis. The worksite culture is known for having extensive training, collaboration and strong peer support. Experience in paleontology and/or geology is considered an asset for this location.
Note: A valid Alberta Class 4 Driver’s License (24-passenger bus) issued before April 29th is required for all positions.
Kananaskis Country
Wage: $29.42/hour for Seasonal Interpreters
Term: 18-19 weeks (approximately April to September long weekend)
Role: These experienced interpreter positions will be learning and presenting highly dramatic and musical one-hour solo and team evening programs, activity-based family programs as well as small informal talks. You may also be designated to learn and present environmental education field studies to schools in the months of May and June. In addition, these positions will develop new programs in the spring or fall. You will be mentoring and training seasonal interpreters and may also assist in training facility operators in Kananaskis Country.
Writing-on-Stone/ Áísínai’pi
Wage: $29.42/hour for Seasonal Interpreters
Term: 18-21 weeks (May 1 – Sept 7 or 30)
Location: You will live and work in Canada’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, Writing-on-Stone/ Áísínai’pi Provincial Park, set within the semi-arid grasslands and badlands near Milk River, Alberta.
Role: Our team of Interpreters is collaborative and inclusive of Indigenous traditions and ways of knowing. Our team delivers guided rock art tours, cultural and natural heritage programs (which may include walks and hikes), evening programs, family programs, point duties, interpretive roves, and develop self-led activities and resources. Your ability to bring cultural sensitivity, excellent listening skills and sincerity to our team will be highly valued. Experience in archeology, cultural history and Indigenous ways of knowing are a valued asset for this location.
Note: A valid class 4 driver’s license is required
Miquelon Lake
Wage: $29.42/hour for Seasonal Interpreters
Term: 19 weeks (approximately start of May to September long weekend)
Location: You will be working within the UNESCO Beaver Hills Biosphere and Dark Sky Preserve at Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, just 40 minutes south of Edmonton
Role: Based out of the Park Centre, Park Interpreters will be responsible for developing and delivering high quality interpretive programs to park visitors, including family programs, point duties, guided walks, amphitheatre programs and special events in July and August. In May to June you will also be working with school groups, leading environmental education programs for students K-grade 6. These programs may be delivered at the park or in surrounding protected areas. The Interpreter will additionally play an integral part in collaborating with outreach partners and organizations. Your ability to engage with the public in a friendly and welcoming way, work closely with a dynamic team of park staff, and share your passion for the natural world will guarantee an exciting and rewarding summer season.
Saskatoon Island Lake
Wage: $29.42/hour for Seasonal Interpreters, $21.62/hour for Communicators
Term: 18-19 weeks (Approximately late April through September 6)
Location: Surrounded by a Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary, you will live and work in the Parkland forest of Saskatoon Island Provincial Park. This area, referred to as the Peace Country, is home to the once threatened Trumpeter Swans, incredible landscapes, history and wildlife. Living in the Northwest area of the province, there will be opportunities to explore and work in the Grande Prairie district parks and the Northwest Region of the province of Alberta.
Role: You will be responsible for learning and presenting field environmental education programs for grades K-6 in May and June as well as deliver interpretive roves throughout the campgrounds and parks. In the summer months you will learn, develop and deliver interpretive roves, point duties, evening and family programs, campfire and survival programs, non-personal interpretive programs and assist or lead special events. Extensive interpretive, safety and regional training will be provided to you prior to program delivery. Onsite tours to various parks in our region with our Visitor Engagement team are a highlight to the beginning of the season, getting you comfortable with the area you will be working in. You will deliver programs in various parks throughout the Peace Country including Saskatoon Island, Young’s Point, and Moonshine Lake Provincial Parks. Your team will consist of one full time supervisor, two seasonal interpreters and four information officers. Your passion and ability to create memorable visitor experiences with the local environment, engage audiences and work independently are strong assets for this position.
Young's Point
Wage: $29.42/hour for Seasonal Interpreters, $21.62/hour for Communicators
Term: 18-19 weeks (Approximately late April through September 6)
Location: Surrounded by the trees of the Boreal Forest and Sturgeon Lake, you will live and work in Young’s Point Provincial Park. This area, referred to as the Peace Country, is home to the once threatened Trumpeter Swans, incredible landscapes, history and wildlife. Living in the Northwest area of the province, there will be opportunities to explore and work in the Grande Prairie district parks and the Northwest Region of the province of Alberta.
Role: You will be responsible for learning and presenting field environmental education programs for grades K-6 in May and June as well as deliver interpretive roves throughout the campgrounds and parks. In the summer months you will learn, develop and deliver interpretive roves, point duties, evening and family programs, campfire and survival programs, non-personal interpretive programs and assist or lead special events. Extensive interpretive, safety and regional training will be provided to you prior to program delivery. Onsite tours to various parks in our region with our Visitor Engagement team are a highlight to the beginning of the season, getting you comfortable with the area you will be working in. You will deliver programs in various parks throughout the Peace Country including Saskatoon Island, Young’s Point, and Moonshine Lake Provincial Parks. Your team will consist of one full time supervisor, two seasonal interpreters and four information officers. Your passion and ability to create memorable visitor experiences with the local environment, engage audiences and work independently are strong assets for this position.
Cold Lake
Wage: $29.42/hour for Seasonal Interpreters, $21.62/hour for Communicators
Term: 18-19 weeks (Approximately late April to September long weekend)
Location: Based in the boreal forest of Cold Lake Provincial Park, you will live amongst the migratory songbirds and waterfowl that visit the area each summer, and have the opportunity to discover and work in various park locations within the Cold Lake District.
Role: Although based in Cold Lake Provincial Park, you will travel regularly to deliver programs throughout the Cold Lake district. During May and June, you will learn and present school environmental education programs. In July and August, you will be developing and presenting point duties, activity-based family programs and interpretive roves. Your ability to connect visitors to the environment, engage diverse audiences, work independently and your passion for the natural world and working in it will guide you to an exciting and rewarding summer season.
Sir Winston Churchill
Wage: $29.42/hour for Seasonal Interpreters, $21.62/hour for Communicators
Term: 18-19 weeks (Approximately late April through Sept long weekend)
Location: Based on the island provincial park of Sir Winston Churchill (just outside the hamlet of Lac La Biche) surrounded by the lakeshore of Lac la Biche, you will have the opportunity to discover and work in various park locations across the Northeast Region.
Role: Although based in Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, you will travel regularly within the Northeast to deliver programs in other parks in the region. During May and June, you will learn and present school environmental education programs, supported by an interpretive supervisor. In July and August, you will be developing and presenting amphitheatre programs, point duties, activity-based family programs and interpretive roves. Your ability to connect visitors to the environment, engage diverse audiences, work independently and your passion for the natural world and working in it will guide you to an exciting and rewarding summer season.
Lesser Slave Lake
Wage: $29.42/hour for Seasonal Interpreters, $21.62/hour for Communicators
Term: 19 weeks (approximately start of May to September long weekend)
Location: You will live in the boreal forest of northwestern Alberta, with opportunities to explore Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park and the surrounding area.
Role: The Interpreter may be responsible for learning and presenting school environmental education programs or developing and delivering non-personal programs in May and June. In summer, you may be learning and/or writing scripts and presenting solo theatrical one-hour evening programs, family programs, interpretive roves, guided hikes, point duties, special events and/or non-personal programming like writing and illustrating Tales on the Trail. There may be opportunity to travel and do some programs at Queen Elizabeth Provincial Park. You will be working with a full-time visitor services supervisor also based in Slave Lake, with another seasonal park interpreter, and with two non-profit organizations, the Lesser Slave Lake Bird Observatory and the Lesser Slave Forest Education Society. You’ll have opportunities for both independent work and working with the other members of your team.
