Anishinaabe Cultural Guides

Duties:

• To learn, share and engage with visitors about the Anishinaabe Culture, language and history on Manitoulin Island and Killarney.
• To deliver all tours including individual, group, motor coach and Familiarization tours in a safe, respectful, and authentic manner that is aligned with Anishinaabe Bimaadzwin.
• Participate in Cultural Guide Training inclusive of Traditional Anishnaabe Knowledge and industry related training
• Assist with maintaining tourism assets, spaces, supplies, and equipment including canoes, hiking trails, and historic sites
• Forage for natural ingredients and other natural materials for Cultural experiences.
• Ensure that all necessary and relevant documentation is completed by guests and maintain customers’ evaluations for reporting purposes.
• Assist with developing new Tourism products and/or enhance existing products
• Assist with tourism related events
• Deliver superior customer service and model service excellence delivery with Tourism Ambassadors and guests.
• Working in compliance with the Occupation Health and Safety Act and its Regulations and any workplace practices as directed by the employer
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and or willing to learn about Anishinabek history, language and cultural practices.
• Experience in delivering cultural tours, workshops and/or delivering land-based programming is considered an asset.
• Preference given to members of Wikwemikong Unceded Territory but all First Nation applicants are encouraged to apply
• Must be comfortable speaking with the general public in small and large group settings
• Ability to organize and set priorities; work independently and contribute to the team dynamics
• Must provide Criminal Reference Check and will be subject to the responsibilities of the position
• Class G license is an asset
• Full-time and part-time employment positions available.