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1.  General:

The Department of Collections and Conservation is responsible for the overall management of the Museum’s human and natural history collections along with the institutional library, archive and records management. Collections and Conservation Staff complete the required documentation, take on the physical care of, and provide access to the Museum’s collections in storage and on exhibition.

2. Typical Duties:

Reporting to the Curator of History, the incumbent will assist with the ongoing upgrade of collections and conservation record keeping systems at the Manitoba Museum which will entail cataloguing artifacts, completing condition reports, carrying out inventories, and entering information into the collections database. Additionally, the incumbent will assist with preventive conservation tasks related to maintaining collections in the galleries and in storage.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

1.  Education, Training and Experience

1. Preferred University or College education in: Museum Studies, Humanities (History, Canadian Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Fine Arts), or Information Management
2. Experience working with artifacts or archival holdings is desirable
3. Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and databases is preferred
4. Proficiency with digital camera is desirable
5. Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential
6. Positive teamwork experience, self-motivation, and organizational ability is desirable
7. Strong interest in Manitoba’s human history and First Aid/CPR training are assets
8. Due to the nature of the work and workplace, the successful candidate must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 18 kilograms.

This position is funded through the Young Canada Works program. Applicants must qualify under the Young Canada Works Student program (www.youngcanadaworks.ca).

How to Apply:

This is a full-time temporary position in Winnipeg from May 4 – August 21, 2026. The incumbent will report to the Curator of History. Pay is $16.85 per hour, working Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Application deadline is April 9, 2026. Please submit your resume including cover letter to:

Manager of Volunteer & Employee Relations

Manitoba Museum

190 Rupert Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0N2

hr@manitobamuseum.ca

The Manitoba Museum is committed to inclusion and employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. The Manitoba Museum recognizes the importance of building a workforce reflective of the visitors it serves. Therefore, the Manitoba Museum supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this position. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. All applicants are encouraged to self-identify if they are members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities) in their application.

This document is available in other formats and accommodations will be provided throughout the selection process upon request.  Contact Human Resources at 204-956-2830 if you have an accommodation request.