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Join the team at the Maritime Museum of BC for Summer 2024!

Make sure to read through the job posting carefully and follow the application instructions included at the bottom of each posting: these are both Young Canada Works-funded positions, and have specific eligibility requirements.

Summer staff 2023

Collections Assistant

Contract Employment Opportunity

The MMBC is embarking on the second part of an extensive project with our maps and charts collection. We need a Collections Assistant to help with these efforts. The Collections Assistant will focus on re-housing the maps and charts, as well as describing them in a catalogue according to industry standards. The Collections Assistant will also work to connect the collection with the public by assisting with developing Maritime Minutes videos on our YouTube channel and preparing for our behind-the-scenes collections tours.

We are looking for someone who has strong attention to detail and has experience with data entry. This position can help put someone on the first steps towards a rewarding career in museum collections
management.

This is a Young Canada Works-funded position. Candidates must meet specific criteria. Check the job posting for more details.

Applications are due by 4:00 PM on April 5, 2024.

See the full job posting and instructions for application here.

Skyla in the gallery

Programming Assistant

Contract Employment Opportunity

As MMBC offers a rich variety of programming to our communities, we need a Programming Assistant to support these programs and think of new ways to engage with the public. We know that our strength lies in our interactions with people, and we want to continue finding the best ways to improve upon that strength.

We are looking for someone who has experience working with people of all ages and is passionate about meaningful museum learning. This position can help encourage the candidate to consider a career in heritage and can put someone on the path towards a rewarding career in museum programming and visitor engagement.

This is a Young Canada Works-funded position. Candidates must meet specific criteria. Check the job posting for more details.

Applications are due by 4:00 PM on April 5, 2024.

See the full job posting and instructions for application here.