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 dynamic individuals for the position of Full-Time and Part-Time “Facility & Site Team Member”. The successful applicants will be responsible for contributing to the professional presentation and appearance of Metis Crossing. Basic knowledge, understanding and experience in grounds keeping, gardening, and building maintenance is preferred. Working as a team, the Facility & Site Team Member will work to ensure the campground, historic village, gardens, permaculture installations, trails, and gathering center are properly maintained to optimally share the Métis story with the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Lawn care and maintenance.
• General repairs.
• Maintain interior and exterior of the buildings.
• Maintain log of general repairs and maintenance items.
• Organize and maintain safe work and storage areas.
• Use and wear equipment, devices,
  
  
  
  and clothing required by Métis Crossing and in compliance with OHS.
• Report any issues or defective equipment.
• Adhere to WHMIS at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety tickets including WHMIS and First Aid.
• Working knowledge of light duty HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
• Experience with power tools and lawn maintenance equipment.
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Worker.
• Must have Valid Class 5 Drivers’ License.
• Knowledge and adherence to safe working practices.
• Knowledge of Alberta history and cultural diversity.
• Knowledge of Alberta Métis.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong oral communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse audiences of varying cultural backgrounds and ages.
• Flexibility to adjust to changes in schedule and assignments.
• Attention to details.
• Able to work both independently and with others in a team, as well as take direction from others.
• Ability to work in a noisy, fast paced, multitasking environment.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding area.

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.

What we Offer:

• The prospect to work with an Indigenous organization.
• The opportunity to contribute to one of Alberta’s most exciting tourism destinations in the making.
• Learning about Métis history and culture, and a rich Indigenous cultural experience.

Building the Perfect Corporate Training Experience

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.