Museum & Heritage Assistant

Position Title: Museum & Heritage Assistant – Young Canada Works Program

Location: Dawson Creek, BC

Employment Period: June 2, 2025, to August 29, 2025

Application Deadline: May 10, 2025

Organization: South Peace Historical Society

About Us:

The South Peace Historical Society is a dedicated organization committed to preserving and celebrating the rich history and heritage of Dawson Creek and the surrounding area. We operate a museum in the former Northern Alberta Railways station, own several of the buildings in the Walter Wright Pioneer Village and operate a publicly accessible archives with over 5,000 photographs and historic documents

Job Description:
As a Museum & Heritage Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the operations and activities of the N.A.R. Station Museum. Your responsibilities will include:
• Assisting with the organization and execution of community events.
• Welcoming and engaging with visitors at the museum and Pioneer Village.
• Supporting the development and promotion of exhibits and educational programs.
• Creating content for social media to enhance public engagement.
• Contributing to the preservation of local heritage by maintaining records and exhibits.

About Dawson Creek:
Nestled in the beautiful Peace River region of northeastern British Columbia, Dawson Creek is known as Mile Zero of the historic Alaska Highway. The city offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to explore local culture and history. Must-visit attractions include the Walter Wright Pioneer Village, N.A.R. Station Museum and the Dawson Creek Art Gallery.

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Required Qualifications:

• Interest in learning about local history and engaging with the community.

• Basic proficiency in social media platforms (e.g., Facebook).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when needed.

Previous experience in customer service, event planning, or social media management is an asset but not required.

Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the Young Canada Works program before applying:

• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);

• are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);

• are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and

• are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.

The South Peace Historical Society encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including youth with disabilities, Indigenous youth, visible minorities, and new Canadians.

To apply, please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience to executive@sp-hs.ca by May 10, 2025.

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