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Character Interpreter
Department: Programming & Experience - Interpretation

Position Type: Seasonal
Contract Start Date: April 6 2026
Contract End Date: October 12 2026

Flexible work arrangements where no one day is similar
Free entrance to the Park including to our many public special events
Employee discounts on food and retail items and free parking
Heritage Park is Canadas largest living history museum and offers visitors a chance to experience life in Western Canada from the 1860s to the early 1950s. The Park features historical buildings costumed interpreters working antiques and various exhibits that provide insight into the regions past.
Under the direction of the Artistic Production Coordinator working in a team with other Character Interpreters this role presents historically based vignettes through a variety of theatrical form focusing on portraying life in Western Canada 1860s-1920s. Character Interpreters also provide between-scene interactions and improvisations with guests with the goal of creating an immersive guest experience.
Each performer will be cast in three productions including two street scene days (stories presented outdoors in 4 scenes repeated twice daily). There is also a 35 minute coal mining musical melodrama in the Canmore Opera House. Create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors with a customer-focused approach providing courteous and friendly answers to inquiries and valuable information to enhance the overall visitor experience
Assist with other interpretive and educational programming as required
Provide general cleaning and housekeeping of the green room and back-of-house performance spaces
Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety by complying with Heritage Parks Health Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS) following safe work practices reporting work-related incidents injuries and hazards participating in employer training and adhering policies including the Code of Conduct and the Workplace Violence and Harassment policy
Actively support a positive work environment by creating an atmosphere of inclusion engagement and fulfillment in line with Heritage Park values
Demonstrate responsible stewardship of our people collections and financial assets by ensuring that they are handled with integrity sustainability and a focus on long-term benefits for the organization and its stakeholders
Enrolment or completion post-secondary drama training is an asset
Prior performance/acting experience is required; experience in performance roles for a minimum of 3 productions is preferred;
are an asset
Knowledge of western Canadian history language and deportment of the pre-1920s era is an asset
Familiarity with historical interpretation is considered an asset.
Excellent verbal communication and public performance skills
Well organized flexible adaptable with an ability to react and remain in-character
Proven performance skills in acting excellent verbal communication and public relations skills and the ability to imaginatively develop and physically project a character
All successful candidates (over the age of 18) will be required to go through Police Information Check as a condition of employment.
Rehearsals are mandatory for all Character Interpreters.

• Performances run daily from May 16th 2026 to September 7th 2026 (9:30am to 5:00pm).
• Part-time positions are also available.
• There is an option for performers to continue performing weekends from September 11 to October 12 2026.