The Fort Museum of the NWMP and First Nations Interpretive Centre requires the following
positions to be filled. All applicants must be self-motivated individuals who can work both
independently and as part of a team, and are willing to work with the public. Candidates are
required to pass a criminal record check. Hours vary depending on position. Must be available
weekends and holidays. Training will be provided.
MOUNTED PATROL RIDERS (12 Positions)
Riders will perform the Musical Ride 4 times daily. Responsibilities include; caring for their horses,
grooming, feeding, cleaning tack and equipment, and answering visitor questions. Riding
experience preferred but not essential. Click here for details.
[Job details: Start Date: June 26, 2024. Hours: 35-40 hours/week. Must be available
weekends/holidays. Pay: $15.00/Hour]
GIFT SHOP/INTERPRETERS (6 Positions)
The Gift Shop/Interpreters will be the first point of contact for the museum, providing a high level of
customer service to all visitors. The Gift Shop/Interpreters will open and close the museum and
process all museum admissions and gift shop sales. Must be able to present guided visitor tours
and commentary for the Musical Ride. Experience in retail, tourism, customer service, and
knowledge of our area are preferred but not essential. Click here for details.
[Job details: Start Date: May 1, 2024. Hours: 35-40 hours/week. Must be available
weekends/holidays. Pay: $15.00/Hour]
ACTORS/ACTRESSES (6 Positions)The Actors will be responsible for delivering an educational and entertaining program “March of the
Redcoats” presented to school and public groups. If time allows, Actors will be required to offer
tours of the museum as well. Acting experience and knowledge in local NWMP and Blackfoot
history is preferred but not necessary. Candidates are required to pass a criminal record check
with a vulnerable sector check. Click here for details.
[Job details: Start Date: May 01, 2024. Hours: 35-40 hours/week. Pay: $15.00/Hour]
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER
The Grounds Maintenance Worker will be responsible for the daily care of the plants and lawns
within the Fort Museum, this will include mowing, weeding, and watering. General maintenance
duties will include general repairs on buildings and boardwalks and some janitorial duties of
grounds and washrooms on site. Grounds keeping/carpentry/janitorial experience preferred but not
mandatory. Click here for details.
[Job details: Start Date: May 01, 2024. Hours: 35-40 hours/week. Pay: $15.00/Hour]
COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT
The Collections Assistant will assist the Collections Manager with both daily and project-specific
activities, including collections management, basic preventative conservation, exhibit research and
production, research inquiries, and artifact documentation, care, and handling. Museum experience
or education is preferred but not mandatory. Click here for details.
[Job details: Start Date: May 01, 2024. Hours: 35-40 hours/week. Pay: $15.00/Hour]
BARRACKS SITE INTERPRETERS (2 positions)
The job objective for the Barracks Site Interpreters is to manage the gift shop and admissions
portion of the North West Mounted Police Barracks Site and provide a high level of customer
service to visitors and ensure that the programs at the site, such as the guided tours are delivered
to the visiting public. Experience in tourism, retail or customer service is preferred but not
mandatory. Click here for details.
[Job details: Start Date: May 13, 2024 Hours: 35-40 hours/week. Must be available
weekends/holidays. Pay: $15.00/Hour]
BARRACKS SITE SUPERVISOR
Barracks Site Supervisor required at the North West Mounted Police Barracks Site in Fort Macleod,
Alberta. The responsibilities of the Barracks site supervisor will include opening/closing the site,
processing museum admissions and gift shop sales, providing customer service to visitors,
presenting guided tours, and informing visitors of other events and programs in the town and region
as well as performing closing down duties for till and ensuring it balances. Experience in tourism,
retail or customer service is preferred but not mandatory. Click here for details.
[Job details: Start Date: May 13, 2024 Hours: 35-40 hours/week. Must be available
weekends/holidays. Pay: $16.00/Hour]
The Fort Museum recognizes the importance of being an equal opportunities employer free from
bias and judgment. The Museum will not discriminate against any person with respect to the
designated protected grounds. The Museum will try, where feasible, to eliminate systemic barriers
to advancement and/or redress the under-utilization of designated groups.
We are now accepting applications for the 2024 season. Thank you for your interest in summer
employment at the Fort; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications will be accepted by email to fortmuseum@fortmacleod.com, or by mail. Please attach
a resume to your application.
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