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Looking for a meaningful way to contribute? The Pemberton Museum offers a positive, safe and welcoming environment where you can use and grow your skills, gain valuable work experience, and make a difference in your community. Whether you’re a student seeking a summer job or looking for long-term employment, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, engage with guests from around the world, and be part of a team that values history, learning, and connection.
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Open Positions
Operations Supervisor
Job Title: Museum Operations Supervisor
- Employment Type: 32-40 hours/week
- Salary $23-26/hour
depending on relevant experience.
Job Summary
Overall Responsibility:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Curator, the Operations Supervisor will provide leadership in daily museum operations, support museum programs and events, and enhance visitor services and outreach. The role includes supervising Guest Services staff and supporting administrative, promotional, and interpretive activities that ensure a successful and meaningful visitor experience.
The ideal candidate is curious, creative, outgoing, eager to learn, and excited to share stories with others. A passion for local history, community connection, and the educational role of cultural institutions is essential.
Term of Employment:
Seasonal Full-Time, $23–$26/hour depending on relevant experience
Schedule: Tuesdays to Saturdays, May to November, 2026
Some evenings and schedule flexibility required.
Application Deadline:
- May 25, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
- Support the training, orientation, and supervision of seasonal staff
- Provide coaching and feedback to enhance visitor service and team growth
- Share knowledge of local history and encourage return visits
- Lead and continually develop the museum’s visitor experience
Visitor Services
- Assist with developing guided and self-guided tour experiences
- Enhance on-site signage and orientation to deepen visitor engagement
Programming & Events
- Assist with planning and executing museum programs and special events
- Support coordination of staff and volunteers
- Coordinate group bookings (schools, tour groups, etc.)
- Develop engaging on-site and online activities to connect audiences to Pemberton’s rich history
- Support inclusive storytelling and diverse perspectives in program development
Promotions & Communications
- Support and manage museum communication platforms (website, blog, email, social media)
- Promote museum programs and events through partnerships and online outreach
- Create promotional content such as posters, signs, newsletters, press releases, and blog posts
- Respond to public messages and comments through digital platforms
- Train staff on communication tools and procedures
- Support documentation of communication and promotional procedures
Operations & Administration
- Conduct daily and weekly inspections of the museum site
- Assist with visitor services supervision
- Support cash handling, monthly expense tracking, and invoice processing
- Manage museum membership records and mailing lists
- Assist with staff and volunteer scheduling and timekeeping
- Support inventory and supply management
- Assist with collection management tasks (e.g., intake, reproduction handling, research requests)
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Resourceful, creative, and community-minded
- Reliable with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Able to lead people and manage small teams
- Experience with project or event coordination
- Outstanding visitor service and communication skills
- Works cooperatively with others in a team environment
- Strong writing and professional verbal communication
- Proficient with MS Office (especially Word and Excel)
- Comfortable using website, photo, and video content tools
Assets / Preferred Qualifications
- Prior supervisory or museum experience
- Strong presentation and visual design skills
- Experience with social media management and content creation
- Experience working with children, families, and diverse audiences
- Comfort working in a heritage setting
- Commitment to respectful collaboration with Indigenous communities and other cultural partners.
Has a Growth Mindset
A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. Learners with a growth mindset view challenges and setbacks not as failures, but as opportunities to grow. In the face of difficulty, they’re more likely to think constructively (e.g., “Maybe I need a new strategy”), feel motivated rather than discouraged, and demonstrate resilience by sticking with the task until they improve.
Museum management works to foster a growth mindset by encouraging students and staff to view each challenge as an opportunity for learning and growth. We provide supportive feedback, celebrate incremental progress, and highlight the value of experimentation, reflection, and collaboration. By creating an environment where questions are welcomed, mistakes are viewed as learning tools, and achievements are recognized, we help everyone on the team develop resilience, adaptability, and a deeper sense of curiosity.
Application Process
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Personnel Committee at:
info@pembertonmuseum.org by Monday, May 25, 2026
Please note:
We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Pemberton Museum is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply.
Join us this summer to help share Pemberton’s unique heritage while gaining valuable work experience in a collaborative, community-focused environment!
Museum Guide - Supported by Young Canada Works Funding
Job Title: Museum Guide
- Employment Type: 16-32 hours/week
- Salary $17.85-$18.25/hour
Young Canada Works – Employment Grant
Job Summary
Museum Guides will provide front-line visitor services and guided tours, connecting museum guests to local, regional, and national Canadian history. The Museum Guide will research and develop tour scripts, educational activities, and museum programming.
Term of Employment:
- Minimum 14 weeks, May 28 – September 3, 2026 ( up to 32 hrs/week, some Saturdays required)
Application Deadline:
- May 25, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Visitor Services: Greet guests and offer information about the museum’s exhibits, local activities, and online resources.
- Answer visitor questions and make recommendations for other activities in the Pemberton area.
- Assist in improving museum tours, signage, labels, and educational materials on-site.
- Potentially help create French-language resources related to Canadian pioneer history.
- Develop exploratory activities for children, youth and adults, both on-site and online.
- Perform additional tasks as needed, including daily operations and opening and closing duties.
Guided Tours
- Deliver tours to individuals and groups of all ages, including children and adults.
- Improve and adapt your scripts, educational games, and activities.
- Highlight artifacts and archival materials that connect visitors to local, regional, and national Canadian history.
- Ensure that visitors of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities feel welcome and can access the museum’s resources.
- Recommend and connect guests to cultural activities, national historic sites, Indigenous cultural centres, and other museums in the Sea-to-Sky region.
Candidate Profile
- High school and/or post-secondary studies in history, museum studies, education, communications, visual arts, marketing, or tourism.
- Understanding (or willingness to learn) about museums and their role in the community.
- Experience (or willingness to learn) working with the public, including children, families, and adults.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Reliable work ethic with strong customer service abilities, including empathy and active listening.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Professional presentation and design skills (or willingness to learn).
- Sensitivity to varying learning styles, reading levels, and abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or similar online programs is required.
- Familiarity with photo and video clip management software is an asset.
- Some experience using AI tools and online graphic design tools such as Canva.
- Comfortable working outdoors and performing physical tasks (lifting/moving objects, climbing stairs, using a step ladder, walking on uneven surfaces, desk/computer work).
Has a Growth Mindset
A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. Learners with a growth mindset view challenges and setbacks not as failures, but as opportunities to grow. In the face of difficulty, they’re more likely to think constructively (e.g., “Maybe I need a new strategy”), feel motivated rather than discouraged, and demonstrate resilience by sticking with the task until they improve.
Museum management works to foster a growth mindset by encouraging students and staff to view each challenge as an opportunity for learning and growth. We provide supportive feedback, celebrate incremental progress, and highlight the value of experimentation, reflection, and collaboration. By creating an environment where questions are welcomed, mistakes are viewed as learning tools, and achievements are recognized, we help everyone on the team develop resilience, adaptability, and a deeper sense of curiosity.
YCW Eligibility Criteria
This position is contingent on funding from the Government of Canada’s Young Canada Works in Heritage Program (administered by the Canadian Museums Association). To qualify, candidates must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
- Have been a full-time student in the semester preceding this job and plan to return to full-time studies in the fall of 2024.
- Be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory.
- Commit to the full work assignment.
- Not hold another full-time job (30+ hrs/wk) while employed with YCW.
Application Process
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Personnel Committee at:
info@pembertonmuseum.org by May 25, 2026.
Please note:
We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Pemberton Museum is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply.
Join us this summer to help share Pemberton’s unique heritage while gaining valuable work experience in a collaborative, community-focused environment!
Museum Guide - Supported by Canada Summer Jobs Funding
Job Title: Museum Guide
- Employment Type: 16 to 32 hours/week
- Salary $17.85-$18.25/hour
Canada Summer Jobs – Employment Grant
Job Summary
Museum Guides will provide front-line visitor services and guided tours, connecting museum guests to local, regional, and national Canadian history. The Museum Guide will research and develop tour scripts, educational activities, and museum programming.
Term of Employment:
- Minimum 14 weeks, May 28 – September 3, 2026 ( up to 32 hrs/week, some Saturdays required)
Application Deadline:
- May 25, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Visitor Services
- Greet guests and offer information about the museum’s exhibits, local activities, and online resources.
- Answer visitor questions and make recommendations for other activities in the Pemberton area.
- Assist in improving museum tours, signage, labels, and educational materials on-site.
- Potentially help create French-language resources related to Canadian pioneer history.
- Develop exploratory activities for children, youth and adults, both on-site and online.
- Perform additional tasks as needed, including daily operations and opening and closing duties.
Guided Tours
- Deliver tours to individuals and groups of all ages, including children and adults.
- Improve and adapt tour scripts, educational games, and activities.
- Highlight artifacts and archival materials that connect visitors to local, regional, and national Canadian history.
- Ensure that visitors of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities feel welcome and can access the museum’s resources.
- Recommend and connect guests to cultural activities, national historic sites, Indigenous cultural centres, and other museums in the Sea-to-Sky region.
Candidate Profile
- High school and/or post-secondary studies in history, museum studies, education, communications, visual arts, marketing, or tourism.
- Understanding (or willingness to learn) about museums and their role in the community.
- Experience (or willingness to learn) working with the public, including children, families, and adults.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Reliable work ethic with strong customer service abilities, including empathy and active listening.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Professional presentation and design skills (or willingness to learn).
- Sensitivity to varying learning styles, reading levels, and abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or similar online programs is required. Familiarity with photo and video clip management software is an asset.
- Some experience using AI tools and online graphic design tools such as Canva.
- Comfortable working outdoors and performing physical tasks (lifting/moving objects, climbing stairs, using a step ladder, walking on uneven surfaces, desk/computer work).
Has a Growth Mindset
A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. Learners with a growth mindset view challenges and setbacks not as failures, but as opportunities to grow. In the face of difficulty, they’re more likely to think constructively (e.g., “Maybe I need a new strategy”), feel motivated rather than discouraged, and demonstrate resilience by sticking with the task until they improve.
Museum management works to foster a growth mindset by encouraging students and staff to view each challenge as an opportunity for learning and growth. We provide supportive feedback, celebrate incremental progress, and highlight the value of experimentation, reflection, and collaboration. By creating an environment where questions are welcomed, mistakes are viewed as learning tools, and achievements are recognized, we help everyone on the team develop resilience, adaptability, and a deeper sense of curiosity.
CSJ Eligibility Criteria
This position is contingent on funding from the Federal Government’s Canada Summer Jobs Program.
To qualify, candidates must:
- This position is dependent on funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Thus, the successful candidate must meet the following criteria:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*;
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Application Process
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Personnel Committee at:
info@pembertonmuseum.org by May 25, 2026
Please Note:
We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Pemberton Museum is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply.
Join us this summer to help share Pemberton’s unique heritage while gaining valuable work experience in a collaborative, community-focused environment!
Museum Guide - full & part-time positions available
Job Title: Museum Guide
- Employment Type: 16 to 32 hours/week – very flexible
- Salary: $17.85-$18.25/hour
Job Summary
Museum Guides will provide front-line visitor services and guided tours, connecting museum guests to local, regional, and national Canadian history. The Museum Guide will research and develop tour scripts, educational activities, and museum programming.
Term of Employment:
- Between May and September (15 to 32 hrs/week, some Saturdays required)
Application Deadline:
- May 25, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Visitor Services
- Greet guests and offer information about the museum’s exhibits, local activities, and online resources.
- Answer visitor questions and make recommendations for other activities in the Pemberton area.
- Assist in improving museum tours, signage, labels, and educational materials on-site.
- Potentially help create French-language resources related to Canadian pioneer history.
- Develop exploratory activities for children, youth and adults, both on-site and online.
- Perform additional tasks as needed, including daily operations and opening and closing duties.
Guided Tours
- Deliver tours to individuals and groups of all ages, including children and adults.
- Improve and adapt tour scripts, educational games, and activities.
- Highlight artifacts and archival materials that connect visitors to local, regional, and national Canadian history.
- Ensure visitors of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities feel welcome and can access museum resources.
- Recommend and connect guests to cultural activities, national historic sites, Indigenous cultural centres, and other museums in the Sea-to-Sky region.
Candidate Profile
- High school and/or post-secondary studies in history, museum studies, education, communications, visual arts, marketing, or tourism.
- Understanding (or willingness to learn) about museums and their role in the community.
- Experience (or willingness to learn) working with the public, including children, families, and adults.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Reliable work ethic with strong customer service abilities, including empathy and active listening.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Professional presentation and design skills (or willingness to learn).
- Sensitivity to varying learning styles, reading levels, and abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or similar online programs; familiarity with photo and video clip management software is an asset.
- Some experience using AI tools and online graphic design tools such as Canva.
- Comfortable working outdoors and performing physical tasks (lifting/moving objects, climbing stairs, using a step ladder, walking on uneven surfaces, desk/computer work).
Has a Growth Mindset
A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and persistence. Learners with a growth mindset view challenges and setbacks not as failures, but as opportunities to grow. In the face of difficulty, they’re more likely to think constructively (e.g., “Maybe I need a new strategy”), feel motivated rather than discouraged, and demonstrate resilience by sticking with the task until they improve.
Museum management works to foster a growth mindset by encouraging students and staff to view each challenge as an opportunity to learn and grow. We provide supportive feedback, celebrate incremental progress, and highlight the value of experimentation, reflection, and collaboration. By creating an environment where questions are welcomed, mistakes are viewed as learning tools, and achievements are recognized, we help everyone on the team develop resilience, adaptability, and a deeper sense of curiosity.
Application Process
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Personnel Committee at:
info@pembertonmuseum.org by May 25, 2026
We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please Note:
The Pemberton Museum is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply.
Join us this summer to help share Pemberton’s unique heritage while gaining valuable work experience in a collaborative, community-focused environment!
The Perks!
- Excellent work environment
- Career growth in both heritage and tourism sectors
- The opportunity to be part of a small but dynamic and passionate team.
Inclusive & Equitable
At the Pemberton Museum, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. We value and respect all our employees, providing equal opportunities for growth and advancement. Our recruitment, hiring, and retention practices actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to eliminate biases and barriers, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, can thrive and contribute their best work.
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