Summer Youth Program, Museum Interpreter

Position Details: New position

Contract Position, End Date: Sept 1, 2026

MNO’s culture is at our core

The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. When defining what MNO culture is, it’s difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.

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What We Can Offer You

• 4% Vacation pay
• Pension plan
• Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
• 16 paid public and employer holidays
• 15 paid health & wellness days
• Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
• Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
• An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province
• Other perks
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Telemedicine plan
• Goodlife corporate membership discount
• Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
• Staple's corporate discount
• Dell member purchase program
• Mark's corporate discount

About the role

The Métis Student Museum Interpreter at the Sault Ste. Marie Métis Heritage Centre will play a key role in sharing Métis culture, history, and stories with museum visitors through engaging and educational experiences. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated and organized student who is passionate about cultural interpretation and public engagement. The Interpreter will work closely with museum staff and community partners to deliver programs and tours that are accurate, respectful, and enriching. Opportunities to develop skills in cultural programming, public speaking, and heritage education may also be offered within the MNO

What you will be doing

• Activity planning will include using provided content, organize and coordinate a variety of museum-based and online educational activities, ensuring a well-rounded schedule for participants.
• Activity facilitation in delivering guided tours, programs, and workshops with enthusiasm, ensuring sessions are educational, engaging, and culturally accurate.
• Logistics management by preparing spaces, materials, and schedules for programs and events, ensuring smooth execution of all activities.
• Collaboration in working closely with SYP teams, MNO branch staff, community councils, and external partners to coordinate events and maximize available resources.
• Participant engagement by developing strategies to actively engage participants during tours, workshops, and programs, promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
• Communication in providing clear verbal and written communication to participants, staff, and volunteers regarding event schedules, expectations, and content. Assist in capturing video and photography for use by the MNO Communication Branch.
• Problem solving in responding to challenges or unexpected issues during programs, applying practical solutions to maintain seamless participant experiences.
• Provide reception and customer service coverage as required, including answering phones, greeting visitors, responding to general inquiries, and covering the front desk during scheduled breaks or absences to ensure continuous service.
• Documentation by maintaining accurate records of activities, participant feedback, and event details to inform future program planning.
• Compliance in ensuring adherence to MNO policies, procedures, and safety regulations during all activities, and participate in assigned internal and external training sessions.
• Promotes the values of the organization within the workplace and in the community by demonstrating positive and professional relationships with others (employees, citizens, council, volunteers, advocates, etc.)
• Reports all unsafe conditions, hazards or practices, accidents and incidents in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adheres to all Health and Safety requirements within the MNO’s policies and procedures and provincial legislation.
• Performs other job/branch-related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Highschool (Grade 12)
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Demonstrated experience dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis Citizens, to advance and uphold rights and share cultural knowledge
• High degree of technology literacy and proficiency in standard office equipment, zoom online platform, cellphone use and Microsoft office software
• Advanced written and verbal communications skills
• Superior organization skills and time/priority-management
• Ability to work alone/independently with minimal supervision
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain
• Completion and maintenance of Vulnerable Sector Verification

AODA Statement

The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. The Métis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.

Please email human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.

Special Services Organization

The Métis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.

The Métis Nation of Ontario uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help in the screening and assessing of applicants within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).