Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 85498
Ministry: Tourism and Sport
Location: Fort Macleod
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 28, 2026
Classification: Program Services 1
Salary: $2,366.40 to $3,079.80 bi-weekly ($61,763 - $80,383/year)
The Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Tourism and Sport is responsible for the continued growth of Alberta’s tourism and sport sectors to help make Alberta the best place to live, play and visit.
Share Blackfoot knowledge, culture, and stories with visitors from around the world. Join Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site and help create meaningful learning experiences that connect people to one of the world's most significant cultural heritage destinations.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Education and Interpretation Services, the Blackfoot Cultural Guide plays a key role in delivering engaging, culturally grounded interpretive and educational programming for school groups, visitors, and community audiences. Through storytelling, guided experiences, presentations, and educational outreach, this position fosters understanding of Blackfoot culture, history, and heritage while supporting the Site's commitment to cross-cultural learning, reconciliation, and exceptional visitor experiences.
You Will Be Responsible For:
- Delivering engaging interpretive and educational programs for school groups, community organizations, and the general public both on-site and off-site.
- Creating meaningful visitor experiences through guided tours, presentations, demonstrations, storytelling, and interactive learning opportunities rooted in Blackfoot knowledge and perspectives.
- Supporting the development, delivery, scheduling, and evaluation of interpretive, educational, and visitor programming to ensure high-quality learning experiences.
- Contributing to digital and distance-learning initiatives, including online programming, virtual engagement, and social media content.
- Promoting awareness and understanding of Blackfoot culture, history, and the significance of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Building welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environments that encourage cross-cultural learning, reconciliation, and public education.
- Collaborating with colleagues to enhance program quality, support operational needs, and continuously improve visitor and educational experiences.
- Ensuring consistent, professional, and culturally authentic program delivery that strengthens the Site's reputation as a premier cultural and heritage destination.
Please
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies.
- Drive for Results: Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them. Sets goals and prioritizes work. Identifies and corrects areas for improvement. Suggests actions; asks for advice when lacking information or multiples priorities. Operates within APS value system.
- Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages team skills. Leverages skills and knowledge of others. Genuinely values and learns from others. Facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution. Recognizes and appreciates others.
- Agility: Understands need for change and manages own emotions. Uses common sense and experience to approach ambiguous problems. Prevents emotions from affecting others negatively. Looks for information on changes. Open to new ideas and helping co-workers.
- Develop Self and Others: Develops own career and reduces barriers for others. Creates development plan with supervisor and seeks feedback. Reflects on performance to identify areas of improvement. Offers knowledge and insight to others. Supports career development of direct reports.
Required:
- Two-year diploma in an area of study related to the field; no experience required; or equivalent as described.
Equivalency:
- Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
For Example:
- Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 1 years of experience related to the role.
- Related minimum 2 years of experience aligned with the role.
- Related 4-year degree, no experience required.
Must-Haves
- Experience delivering tours, educational programs, or interpretive experiences to diverse audiences.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to engage visitors of various ages, backgrounds, and learning styles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to share, Blackfoot culture, language, history, traditions, and perspectives in a respectful and authentic manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with visitors, community members, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite, Apple devices, and touchscreen technology, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and facilitate presentations, virtual engagement, and program delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver programming to suit varying fitness and experience levels, while effectively managing groups and maintaining the highest standards of guest safety and care.
- Perform physically demanding outdoor work, including heavy lifting, transporting equipment, raising tipis, and hiking uneven terrain for extended periods (up to four hours) in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work a schedule that includes weekend work, with days off during the week. Daily shifts are from 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- Experience supporting and mentoring junior team members
- Ability to maintain a Class 5 drivers license (or equivalent) and maintain a clean driver’s abstract.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 1) as a condition of employment.
Assets
- Post secondary education in a related area of study
- Experience working in a museum, interpretive centre, cultural institution, heritage site, tourism, or educational environment.
- Knowledge of the significance of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Experience developing educational, interpretive, or public programming.
- Experience supporting distance-learning, virtual programming, social media, or other digital engagement initiatives.
- Experience collaborating with school groups, youth programs, or community organizations.
- Experience evaluating programs and using feedback to support continuous improvement.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Additional Position Details:
- Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
- Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week - Regular schedule includes weekend work, with days off during the week. Daily shifts are from 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- Location: Fort Macleod - Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is located 15 minutes northwest of Fort Macleod. Personal transportation is required; however, carpooling may be available.
Recruitment Process:
- Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter detailing how your skills, knowledge, and experience align with the requirements of the position.
- Written Assessments: Candidates may be required to complete a written assessment to further evaluate their skills, knowledge, and experience related to the role.
- Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.
- Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resoures for information.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tomasz Gruszka at [email protected]
