Join Our Team
Join Our Team!
Come and work with us at Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum. We are looking for people who want to make a difference.
The Museum offers a positive work culture that gives you the chance to showcase your best skills, add purpose to your day and provide an incredible experience for our guests.
Excellent work environment! Career growth in both heritage and tourism sectors! The opportunity to be part of a small, dynamic and passionate team.
Current Opportunities
About the Role:
The successful candidate would work under the supervision of the Marketing & Programming Manager. They will have a background in museum studies and an interest in community-based programming, education, and/or traditional ecological knowledge and have an interest in experiential learning. They will understand the impact of industry on the environment and either be familiar with forestry practices and history or be willing to learn.
Responsibilities:
- Researching and building 3 educational programs that align with the BC Curriculum
- Assisting in developing a marketing program for the programs they develop
- Develop and implement a training manual for all the programs the museum provides
- Assist in sharing the information on the programs with the School District
Candidate Requirements:
- Canadian citizen, Permanent resident or have refugee status
- Able to work full contract term
- Experience with research, analysis and writing
- Knowledgeable in multiple social media platforms
- Experience with archival and/or digital resources
- Interest in local history/heritage/museum studies
- Fluent in English
- Ability to work outside in all conditions
- Intermediate Computer Skills
- Criminal Record Check
- Ability to lift, move and carry 20 kg.
- Ability to function effectively in ever-changing environment and deal with frequent interruptions
Please see PDF for Full Job Description and Application Process
About the Role:
The successful candidate(s) would work under the supervision of the Curator. They would assist in the seasonal maintenance of artifacts, the cataloging of artifacts, and exhibition development.
Responsibilities:
- yearly spring cleaning of the interior of the rolling stock and heritage buildings
- Artifact and programming item reorganization
- Data entry and organization
- Assist with exhibition development
- Support Curator with collections management and handling/care of artifacts
- Assist with minirail operations when needed
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About the Role:
The successful candidate(s) would work under the supervision of the Parks Manager. They would assist in maintaining the park grounds, and in the research and development of a garden tour.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining lawns of 8-acre site
- Mowing
- Weed Control & Maintenance
- Maintaining the minirail track
- Maintaining flower beds
- Planting and maintaining vegetable gardens
- Pruning and maintenance of fruit trees/shrubs
- Harvesting and preparing produce for use or preserving
- Recording duties in log book
- Work with Programming Manager to develop a garden tour
- Assist with minirail operations when needed
Please see PDF for Full Job Description and Application Process
About the Role:
The successful candidate(s) would work under the supervision of the Executive Director. They would assist in running the Gift Shop and maintaining the Visitors Centre.
Responsibilities:
- Greeting visitors
- Handling daily sales including cash and POS
- Answering the museum phones and directing calls
- Yearly inventory
- Provide tourism information about the community to museum visitors
- Coordinating minirail scheduling and operations
- Assist with minirail operations when needed
Please see PDF for Full Job Description and Application Process
About the Role:
The successful candidate(s) would work under the supervision of the Programming and Marketing Manager. They would assist in running, researching and developing tours and programming.
Responsibilities:
- Leading tours and programming
- Familiarizing oneself with tour and programming information
- Researching and developing technology-based tours for multiple age groups
- Booking events and programming
- Assisting with event prep, set up and take down
- Assisting running summer events
- Developing and building props and sets for off-season events
- Running birthday parties (games, activities, set-up, etc.)
- Maintaining and restoring holiday lighting displays
- Stripping and refinishing wood mantle
- Assist with minirail operations when needed
Please see PDF for Full Job Description and Application Process
