Job Opportunities

Hiring is complete for the 2025 Season.
See you on May 17th, 2025 Opening Day!

Spend your summer in Central Alberta!

Markerville was established in 1888 by Icelandic pioneers.
Nestled on the banks of the Medicine River, Markerville is a quaint and picturesque hamlet.
Historic Markerville & the Markerville Creamery Museum
are currently looking for one (1) person to fullfill

Interpreter Position
for educational programming.
Must be 18+
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

qualifications

excellent interpersonal & communication skills
ability to work with groups over a wide age range
positive attitude & the aptitude to work well within a team environment as well as independently
fluent in English (Bilingual in French &/or Icelandic would be a great asset)
good computer skills

Job Description

Offer knowledgeable guided tours to visitors of the Markerville Creamery Museum & hamlet
During May & June, present educational programs to school aged children, following the Alberta School curriculum, focusing on butter making, the dairy industry set in the early 1900’s & the traditionally Icelandic culture of Markerville.
Present museum guided tours for seniors, families & visitors.
Assist with the preparation & service of our traditional Icelandic menu
Assist with the planning & presenting of special fundraising events that engage the community & visitors
Provide quality food & customer service in the Markerville Creamery Museum’s coffee shop
Assist Museum Manager, visitors & community members with genealogy of the Markerville area

Assets

knowledge of Alberta history
First Aid certification
Occupational Health & Safety certification
retail or tourism experience, cash handling skills
food handling experience - Safe Food training
bilingual in French &/or Icelandic

Duration and Remuneration

Duration of Employment: May 5 – September 2, 2025 (Weekend work required)
Remuneration: $16.50 per hour

Send a Job Application*, plus your Resume & Cover Letter to:
Historic Markerville Creamery Museum
114 Creamery Way, Markerville, Alberta T0M 1M0
Phone: 403-728-3006, 1-877-728-3007
Email: [email protected]
* Download the Job Application form

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Historic Markerville is owned & operated by
Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society.

We acknowledge the traditional lands and territories of the Indigenous Peoples who have lived on these lands and taken care of them since time immemorial. We acknowledge that the Historic Sites of the Stephan G. Stephannson Icelandic Society are on traditional Treaty 6 Territory. We recognize the Cree, the Nakoda Sioux, the Dene, the Saulteaux, as well as the Métis and Inuit who have lived on and cared for these lands for generations. We acknowledge the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders, both past and present, and are grateful for their contributions that helped keep this land beautiful. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation.