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

Indigenous village art

2D Animator

Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON
Position: 2D Animator
Department: Arts
Compensation: Negotiable based on experience, scope of work and timeline

About the Woodland Cultural Centre

The Centre shall be a leader in the revitalization of First Nations of Eastern Woodland area culture, language, and spirituality, and shall have as its aims and objectives the preservation, accurate documentation, education and promotion of the values, practices, language, National Treasures and articles of both the past and contemporary First Nations of the Eastern Woodland areas peoples. Youth, Elders, students, scholars and people of both the Anishinaabek and Onkwehon:we can research, reaffirm, celebrate, learn, display and discuss their culture, language, history, art and values.

About the Project:

Woodland Cultural Centre is seeking an Illustrative Animator to produce a short 1-2-minute biographical film rooted in narrative storytelling, cultural identity, and visual creativity. We’re seeking a skilled 2-D Animator to bring this project to life through expressive movement, character-driven animation, and strong visual storytelling.

Role Review:

The Artist will work closely with the Community Stories Coordinator on a collaborative basis, working together with the expertise and artistic vision of the Animator to complete the following:

  1. Produce animatic based on research and script.
  2. Collaborate with the project coordinator to ensure tone, timing, and pacing meet story goals.
  3. Deliver a complete animated short by the project deadline, ideally working alongside sound designers to create a cohesive story and presentation.
  4. Participate in regular check-ins and respond to notes in a timely manner.
  5. Ensure final assets meet delivery specifications and timelines.

Overview of Required Skills and Knowledge:

The Animator shall have:

  1. Proven experience in 2D animation for film, TV, or digital media (portfolio/reel required)
  2.  Proficiency in industry-standard animation software
  3. Strong understanding of timing, weight, performance, and emotion in animation
  4. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, communicating clearly with a remote project manager.
  5. Experience working with Indigenous storytelling modalities.

Closing Date: October 1st, 2025 or until suitable applicant is found
Compensation: Based on Artists Standard Rates, negotiable based on scope of work and timeline

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 portfolio or reel, a brief biography about your experience, and your availability to arts.assist@woodlandculturalcentre.ca
by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 or until suitable applicant is found:

2D Animator
Attn: Kate Dalton
Community Stories Coordinator
Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford ON
N3S 2X2
519-759-2650
arts.assist@woodlandculturalcentre.ca

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

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.

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:

  1. The Cultural Interpreter will lead guided tours of the Woodland Cultural Centre and the Mohawk Institute.
  2. Present interpretive programs, activities, workshops and other cultural events that will promote an understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture.
  3. 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.
  4. Will be responsible for preparing supplies for workshops, educational programs; inventorying and resupply of education kits as needed.
  5. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
  6. Contributes to improving the Centre’s cultural resources and educational programs, projects, and procedures with practical ideas, creativity and innovation.
  7. Must be dependable and exercise good judgement
  8. 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