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Woodland Cultural Centre has the following career opportunities available. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Maintenance Assistant – Summer Student

Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON
Position: Maintenance Assistant – Summer Student
Department: Maintenance
Hours: 35 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $17.20/hr (35 hours per week, 7 hours per day, some evenings or weekends as required)
Contract: July 7, 2025 – Aug 27, 2025 (8 weeks)

About the Woodland Cultural Centre

The Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and education of Indigenous cultures and languages. The Woodland Cultural Centre serves to preserve, promote and strengthen Indigenous language, culture, art and history; bringing the story of the Hodinohsho:ni people of the Eastern Woodlands to life through innovative exhibitions and programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Routine detail cleaning of museum building: museum, gallery spaces, meeting rooms, offices, kitchen and washrooms
Some heavy lifting and moving
Set up and take down of facility rentals, tours and events
Sanitization of high traffic areas and surfaces (PPE provided)
Ability to take direction as required
Self-starter working with minimal supervision
Organized with attention to detail
Willing to work within a public environment

Qualifications

Be able to communicate effectively
Attention to detail, professionalism, confidentiality, strong communication & interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and is solution oriented
Excellent organizational skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift chairs, boxes and other moderately weighted objects
Must be able to carry boxes up and down flights of stairs
Indoor and outdoor physical labour

Please Note:

As this position is generously funded by GREAT, only applicants eligible for GREAT funding can apply.
Applicant must have reliable transportation to Woodland.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Police Record Check will be required at the time of Offer of Employment

Nia:wen/Thank You

Applicants shall submit a cover letter, resume, and two references
by 4:00 pm on Friday, June 13th, 2025:

Administrative Assistant
Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford ON
N3S 2X2
519-759-2650
administration@woodlandculturalcentre.ca

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Groundskeeping Assistant – Summer Student

Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON
Position: Groundskeeping Assistant – Summer Student
Department: Maintenance
Hours: 35 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $17.20/hr (35 hours per week, 7 hours per day, some evenings or weekends as required)
Contract: July 7, 2025 – Aug 27, 2025 (8 weeks)

About the Woodland Cultural Centre

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Routine grounds keeping – grass cutting, weed removal, minor landscaping projects
Some heavy lifting and moving
Assist with garbage and recycling
Set up and take down of facility rentals, tours and events
Maintenance of outdoor grounds area (garbage cleanup, etc)
Ability to take direction as required
Self-starter working with minimal supervision
Organized with attention to detail
Willing to work within a public environment

Qualifications

Be able to communicate effectively
Attention to detail, professionalism, confidentiality, strong communication & interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and is solution oriented
Excellent organizational skills
The ability to sit, stand and or walk for extended periods of time.
Have or willing to obtain a vulnerable sector check.

Physical Requirements

Must be comfortable to operate landscaping equipment (lawn mowers and trimmers – training provided)
Must be able to lift chairs, boxes and other moderately weighted objects
Must be able to carry boxes up and down flights of stairs
Must be comfortable with primarily outdoor physical labour

Please Note:

As this position is generously funded by GREAT, only applicants eligible for GREAT funding can apply.
Applicant must have reliable transportation to Woodland.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Police Record Check will be required at the time of Offer of Employment

Nia:wen/Thank You

Applicants shall submit a cover letter, resume, and two references
by 4:00 pm on Friday, June 13th, 2025:

Administrative Assistant
Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford ON
N3S 2X2
519-759-2650
administration@woodlandculturalcentre.ca

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Cultural Interpreter

Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON
Position: Cultural Interpreter
Department: Education
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $22/hr (7.5 hours per day, some evenings or weekends as required)
Contract: Full-time contract until March 31, 2026

About the Woodland Cultural Centre

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Education, the Cultural Interpreter will assume the responsibility for leading guided tours of the Woodland Cultural Centre’s Museum and the Mohawk Institute Residential School. The chosen candidate will present in-person and virtual tours, workshops and educational programs, to k-12 school groups, community organizations, corporate organizations, individuals and other groups. The candidate will also be conducting research related to education programming, assist in creation and implementation of new educational programming. The Cultural Interpreter will use object-based learning, inquiry-based learning to explore Indigenous art, history, culture and residential schools. The chosen candidate will work within the policies and procedures established by the Woodland Cultural Centre.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Cultural Interpreter will lead guided tours of the Woodland Cultural Centre and the Mohawk Institute.
Present interpretive programs, activities, workshops and other cultural events that will promote an understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture.
Demonstrate the highest standards of excellence in the practice, presentation and interpretation of programs, activities, workshops and other programs offered by the Woodland Cultural Centre.
Will be responsible for preparing supplies for workshops, educational programs; inventorying and resupply of education kits as needed.
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Contributes to improving the Centre’s cultural resources and educational programs, projects, and procedures with practical ideas, creativity and innovation.
Must be dependable and exercise good judgement
Comply with all WCC’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Ability to coordinate, control and organize multiple functions and activities.
Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
Time Management skills, the ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines efficiently and within stated timelines.
To work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team, to accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives.
Must have pleasant, courteous, professional manner and interact positively with others.
The ability to communicate clearly, effectively both verbally and in writing in order to collect, exchange, and provide information in an accurate and timely manner.
The ability to sit, stand and or walk for extended periods of time.
Have or willing to obtain a vulnerable sector check.

Education

Certification, diploma and/or degree in Museum Studies, Museum Education, Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Art History and/or related fields of study or minimum 2 years demonstrated work experience.
Have an understanding/knowledge of Indigenous/Haudenosaunee culture.

Experience

One to three years experience in a museum and/or educational setting.
An understanding of the functions of a museum, its methodologies and practices.
Experience in the field of Interpretive theory; techniques such as object-based learning, inquiry-based learning, storytelling, demonstration and guided tours.
Knowledge of contemporary Indigenous art, history, culture and Residential schools.
Knowledge of Indigenous language is an asset; not a requirement.

Impact of Error

Error in judgement may lead to loss of credibility, poor public relations, public confidence and misinformation resulting in embarrassment and potential liability to the Woodland Cultural Centre.

Culture

Woodland Cultural Centre serves to preserve and promote Indigenous history, art, language and culture.

External/Internal Relationships

Community Members, Contractors, Government Agencies, Council Members, Woodland Cultural Centre Staff, Tourism Partners, Maintenance Contractors, Business Partners and Vendors

Work Environment

This position requires normal physical effort
This position requires normal visual/sensory effort.
This position typically operates in a generally agreeable work environment
Mental Stress: There is regular deadline pressure from various sources.

Reports To Manager of Education

Please note that this is not a remote position, the chosen candidate can expect to be onsite for the duration of the contract. This position will be working within the former Mohawk Institute Residential School building, including the archival space in the basement. Due to the sensitive nature of the space, some applicants may feel uncomfortable. Candidates selected for an interview will be given a tour of the archival space to ensure they will be able to
work in the building.

Please Note:

Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous heritage.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Police Record Check will be required at the time of Offer of Employment

Nia:wen/Thank You

Applicants shall submit a cover letter, resume, and three references
by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 11th, 2025:

Cultural Interpreter
Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford ON
N3S 2X2
519-759-2650
administration@woodlandculturalcentre.ca

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Exhibition Research Assistant

Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON
Title: Exhibition Research Assistant
Wage: $20.00/hr
Duration & Hours: 8 weeks, 15 hours per week
Start Date – End Date: July 7, 2025 until August 29, 2025
Posting Period: May 5, 2025 – May 23, 2025

Summary:
Woodland Cultural Centre is seeking an Indigenous student with interest in visual arts and/ or exhibitions and / or museum studies and /or curation for the position of Exhibition Research Assistant. This position is in collaboration with the “Re-Neighbouring as Reconciliation: Indigenous Stories of Resistance” project at McMaster University, led by Dr. Vanessa Watts in the Departments of Indigenous Studies and Sociology.

Under the supervision of the Artistic and Programming Director at Woodland Cultural Centre, the summer student will have an opportunity to develop an exhibition proposal. The student will contribute to the planning of an exhibition that will take place at Woodland Cultural Centre in the fall/winter of 2026. The student will work on-site at Woodland Cultural Centre two days a week (schedule is negotiable).

Job Duties:
• Develop and oversee the creation of an exhibition proposal alongside the Artistic and Programming Director at the Woodland Cultural Centre.
• Consult with the Art Gallery of Hamilton for resource sharing and exhibition development.
• Research public-facing reports, scholarly publications, and produce a bibliography which will contribute toward the development of the exhibition proposal.
• Other duties as assigned relevant to the experience & knowledge required for the position.

Qualifications
• Possess knowledge and understanding of Indigenous people, their culture, history and traditions, especially in Ontario.
• Detail oriented.
• Effective listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team as well as independently.
• Time management skills and completion of assigned tasks.

Please Note:

Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous heritage.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants shall submit a cover letter, resume, and two references to:
Artistic and Programming Director, Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford ON N3S 2X2
arts@woodlandculturalcentre.ca
519-759-2650 x 255

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