Careers – Vancouver Island Military Museum

Career

Collections Care & Preservation

Collections Assistant

Young Canada Works Position

Location: in-person at the museum

Position Dates: September 1 – December 18, 2026

Hourly Wage: $26.00

Position Overview:
The Education & Public Programs Coordinator shares the Vancouver Island Military Museum’s values of cultural heritage preservation, relationship-building, and openness. The Collections Assistant will work with the General Manager on the first phase of a Collections RE-ORG project.

Learning Opportunities:
This position is suitable for a student in the field of museum, heritage, or curatorial studies. The student will acquire skills in cataloguing, museum standards and policy, RE-ORG methodology, artifact handling and preservation, storage and accession procedures. The student will also gain experience in cultural diversity, working as a team, and working collaboratively with other programs and exhibitions. Professional development and networking opportunities are available in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the General Manager, the Collections Assistant will:

Organize and update collections lists and databases.
Prepare collections and storage condition reports.
Organize collections storage space.
Organize and update donor files and information.
Coordinate with other key team members in order to complete the assigned tasks.
Maintain log of activities and completed work and submit bi-weekly status reports.
Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements (Qualifications, Knowledge, Education and skills):

Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Fluency in English; excellence in written and verbal communication.
Familiarity with communication and spreadsheet programs: (MS Office, Google Suite, Zoom, etc.)
Equally adept at taking direction, working independently, and in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to lift heavy objects.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs safely, as collections space and collections office are on the upper level of the museum.
Criminal record check (museum will reimburse for this).

The Vancouver Island Military Museum hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. The museum works
to be a safe space where all voices are heard and valued, and we encourage diversity in our staff team.

Please email your cover letter and resume to:
Carina Nilsson, General Manager
oic@militarymuseum.ca

If you have any questions about the position and/or the museum,
phone: 250-753-3814

Hiring Process

How to Apply:

Through Young Canada Works official online system.