Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
111 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1A5
$23–$25 an hour - Temporary, Seasonal, Full-time
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
111 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1A5
$23–$25 an hour
Job details

Pay
$23–$25 an hour
Job type
Full-time
Temporary
Shift and schedule
Weekends as needed
Holidays

Location
111 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1A5

Full job description
Job Title: Museum Interpreter

Location: The Whyte, Banff

Duration: April 1 through October 13, 2025

Hours: 35 hrs/week

Rate of Pay: $23-25/hr, based on experience

Closing Date: February 1, 2025

The Whyte in Banff is looking for two highly motivated and team-oriented people to share their passion for the art, history, and culture of this area with a wide variety of museum visitors. This position is 100% focused on visitor experience through engagement, education, and tours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver scripted tours daily to visitors and tour groups
Be present in galleries and on museum grounds to engage with visitors
Assist/deliver other interpretive programs as required
Conduct independent reading and tour-based research in the areas of Rocky Mountain art, culture, and history
Assist in writing a tour for the summer exhibition
Gather visitor feedback and comments
Complete social media tasks and projects
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:

Be highly motivated and interested in public education, engagement, and visitor experience
Have strong oral and written communication skills
Be fluent in the English language (French would be an asset)
Have excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills
Be reliable, friendly, and enjoy interacting with the public
Be able to work independently and on a team
Have at least one year of post-secondary education in the field of Canadian History, Art, Art History, Natural Science, or a related field
Certification in First Aid/CPR
Experience in an education or museum setting a plus
Job Perks:

Three weeks of training by museum staff and outside experts in Rocky Mountain history, art, and culture, including tips and tools for effective Interpretation
Get up close and personal to our art, artifact, library, and archival collections
Meet people from all over the world
Training and Scheduling:

This is a full-time position of 35 hours a week.
The workweek will consist of a 5-day schedule and will include weekends and statutory holidays.
Candidates must commit to the entire term of work.
Candidates must adhere to a dress code.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please indicate whether you need accommodation. Shared, subsidized housing may be available.

The Whyte is an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Employees of The Whyte enjoy a rewarding and culturally rich work environment.

This position is open to all, and we welcome those with a strong understanding and interest of Indigenous culture and history. Demonstrated knowledge of the cultures and history of the Canadian Rockies, including but not limited to local Indigenous Nations, such as Iyârhe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Goodstoney, Chiniki) Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), Tsuut’ina, Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Cree, and Métis.

Please apply with a résumé and cover letter to:

Jen Royal

Manager of Interpretation & Tours

The Whyte

111 Bear Street, PO Box 160

Banff, AB, T1L 1A3

jroyal@whyte.org

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-01
Expected start date: 2025-04-01