Location: You will have a chance to live in Beauvais Lake Provincial Park and be based out of Castle Provincial Park office near Pincher Creek. You will discover the diversity and natural beauty across the Southwest Region as you travel regularly to deliver programs in multiple parks and recreation areas.
Role: From stunning mountains to native prairie, anglers to OHV-users, Southwest Interpreters embrace all the region has to offer! Interpreters are responsible for the development and delivery of high-quality programming to a variety of user groups across the region. In this role you will showcase your creativity and strong writing and presentation skills as you develop and deliver programs across a variety of themes and forms. These include experiential family programs, guided excursions, theatrical and non-theatrical evening programs, point duties, and interpretive roves. Additionally, in May and June, you will present environmental education programs for students K-grade 6. These programs may be delivered in parks or in surrounding protected areas. You may also support outreach programming, partnership organizations, and special events. Your team will consist of one full time supervisor and two seasonal interpreters; you will also interact closely with Park Rangers and Maintenance Staff throughout the season. Your passion and experience in program development, outdoor recreation, wildlife, and theater are strong assets for this location. The exciting diversity of this job and the breathtaking landscapes will make for a rewarding summer season. Staff housing available.
David Thompson Country
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 and June the Interpreter will focus on program development for both personal delivery and self-guided style programs. For the months of July and 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. Staff housing available.
Crimson Lake/Pigeon Lake
Location: You will live at Crimson Lake Provincial Park, 15 minutes NE of Rocky Mountain House. The base of operations will be Crimson Lake Provincial Park but you will travel bi-weekly to Pigeon Lake Provincial Park to deliver programs.
Role: The Interpreter will be responsible for the development and delivery of a broad range of public programming at Crimson Lake and Pigeon Lake Provincial Parks. During May and June the Interpreter will focus on program development for both personal delivery and self-guided style programs. For the months of July and 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 Crimson Lake Provincial Park and will work closely with both the Rocky Mountain House District and the Red Deer District teams to deliver exceptional customer service and high quality visitor experiences. Staff housing available.
William A. Switzer
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. Staff housing available.
Dinosaur
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. Staff housing available.
Note: A valid Alberta Class 4 Driver’s License (24-passenger bus) issued before April 29th is required for all positions.
Role: Working in the gateway to the Rockies, these interpreter positions will be learning and/or developing and presenting highly dramatic and possibly 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. Staff housing available.
Writing-on-Stone/ Áísínai’pi
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. Staff housing available.
Note: A valid class 4 driver’s license is required
Cypress Hills
Location: Based in Cypress Hills Provincial Park, you will live and work in the montane island surrounded by a sea of grass, in the Cypress Hills district in the south Region. Staff housing is available in the townsite of Elkwater.
Role: During May and June, you will learn and present school environmental education programs. In July and August, you will be developing and presenting guided hikes, point duties, recreational and family programs. Your headquarters will be the Cypress Hills Provincial Park, with a team consisting of one full time coordinator, two seasonal interpreters and two program and recreational assistants . Your passion and experience in outdoor skills, wildlife, and outdoor recreation are strong assets for this position. The exciting diversity of this job and the breathtaking landscapes will make for an unforgettable employment experience. Staff housing available.
Miquelon Lake
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. Staff housing available.
Saskatoon Island Lake
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. Staff housing available.
Young's Point
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. Staff housing available.
Cold Lake
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. Staff housing available.
Sir Winston Churchill
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 Lakeland District, with possibility of feature programming weekends at Gregoire Lake Provincial Park in Fort McMurray District.
Role: Although based in Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, you will travel regularly within the Lakeland District to deliver programs in various parks. Throughout the season you will learn and present school environmental education programs (primarily June), developing and presenting point duties, activity-based family programs, guided hikes, and interpretive roves. Throughout your term of employment, you will be supported by an interpretive supervisor. 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. Staff housing available.
Lesser Slave Lake
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 in May and June. You may also be responsibly for learning a script for a one-person amphitheatre show or developing and evening program to deliver in July and August. In summer, you will be presenting a solo theatrical or non-theatrical evening program, 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 Hillards Bay Provincial Park or Winagami Lake 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 the opportunities for both independent work and working with other members of your team. Staff housing available.
