Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidates Found Position Status: Casual Step Into a Story That’s Bigger Than You At Métis Crossing, you won’t just find a workplace, you’ll find a calling. This is a place where the past breathes through every fiddle strum, every bead, every story told around a crackling fire under the northern sky. Perched on the banks of the majestic North Saskatchewan River, Métis Crossing is Alberta’s first major Métis cultural destination; a place of learning, healing, and celebration.

Our Lodge, Cultural Gathering Centre, and sweeping landscape are not just buildings or land; they are living reflections of Métis pride and perseverance.

The Opportunity Métis

Crossing seeks staff for the position of Kitchen Hand. The successful applicants will play an integral role in supporting the culinary vision at Métis Crossing including the preparation and serving of indigenous cuisine and supporting special events. Working with the head chef and the ‘back-of-house’ team.

Key Responsibilities Assist in food and beverage preparation Wipe down and sanitize food areas Maintain and clean stations, wipe down and sanitize food areas Use and wear equipment, devices, and clothing required by Métis Crossing and in compliance with OHS Adhere to WHMIS at all times Other “back of house” duties, as assigned Able to provide a good guest experience Experience working with diverse audiences of varying cultural backgrounds and ages Flexibility to adjust to changes in schedule and assignments Able to work independently and with others in a team, as well as take direction from others Ability to work in a noisy, rapid paced, multitasking environment Must be able to life up to 50 pounds Ability to work in a physically demanding area,



including standing for the duration of shifts Preferred Qualifications Basic understanding of food service requirements Previous experience as a kitchen helper or server WHMIS and basic First Aid Knowledge and adherence to safe and sanitary food handling procedures Knowledge of Alberta history and cultural diversity Other Requirements Availability to work a mixed schedule of days, evenings, and weekends Ability to work at Métis Crossing in Smoky Lake Clear Criminal Record Check required Schedule will include weekdays, weekends, and holidays What we Offer ~ Opportunity to work at the first Major Métis cultural interpretive center Métis Crossing thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

We recognize that we are on traditional gathering and traveling routes, now called Métis Crossing. We acknowledge that we are situated within the Otipemsiwak district 12 & Treaty six territory. We acknowledge the First Nations , Métis, and Inuit as Indigenous peoples, who also share this land.

We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting. The Métis made our living from our Homeland and its resources. We acknowledge the North Saskatchewan River as a place where land and water were traditionally shared through our river lot systems.

We do govern ourselves and we are Otipemisiwak—the free people, the people who own themselves. We are thankful to gather at the beautiful Métis Crossing. It is an honour to use this traditional land as a place for teaching, building community, knowledge sharing, and learning.

We are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Holders and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us.

📌 Guest Experience Associate (Kitchen Hand) (Smoky Lake)
🏢 Métis Crossing
📍 Smoky Lake