Join the team at seven oaks
& Ross House Museums
We're hiring for 4 positions at 2 museums!
Seven Oaks House: Collections Assistant & Museum Interpreter
Ross House: Programming Assistant & Museum Interpreter
Seven Oaks House: Collections Assistant & Museum Interpreter
Ross House: Programming Assistant & Museum Interpreter
Seven oaks house museum
Collections assistant - interpreter

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Overview
The Collections Assistant - Interpreter will engage in focused documentation and preservation of the oldest residence in Winnipeg and its associated artifact collections. They will also be an engaging storyteller who makes the history of Seven Oaks House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors.
As part of a team working together and under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Collections Assistant – Interpreter will provide guided tours of the historic home as needed in addition to their collection duties. They will also have the opportunity to gain experience with the delivery of public programming by supporting school programs, specialized tours and other events.
The successful applicant will be thoughtful, detail oriented and creative, with a passion for learning and an open mind.
The Collections Assistant - Interpreter will:
Employment is seasonal from: May 17th, 2023 through to September 6, 2023.
The Collections Assistant – Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $15.75 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager. Position is subject to a 6-week probationary period.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2023
Interested applicants should apply through Young Canada Works and also submit their resume & cover letter to:
Seven Oaks House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
sohmuseum@gmail.com
Subject: Collections Assistant - Interpreter
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Collections Assistant - Interpreter will engage in focused documentation and preservation of the oldest residence in Winnipeg and its associated artifact collections. They will also be an engaging storyteller who makes the history of Seven Oaks House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors.
As part of a team working together and under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Collections Assistant – Interpreter will provide guided tours of the historic home as needed in addition to their collection duties. They will also have the opportunity to gain experience with the delivery of public programming by supporting school programs, specialized tours and other events.
The successful applicant will be thoughtful, detail oriented and creative, with a passion for learning and an open mind.
The Collections Assistant - Interpreter will:
- Support the migration of records from our current database system to new software (Collective Access-based). The student will undertake manual verification and data updates (eg: photo & document linking) to approximately 900 catalogue records.
- Continue a comprehensive inventory of the museum’s artifact collection.
- Assist with the cataloguing and organization of the collection, including artifact handling, condition reporting and photography.
- Work with the Curator and industry experts to improve storage conditions for the museum’s collection of textiles. The student will have the opportunity to work with media such as historic garments, leather, quill and beadwork while they receive training in the construction of mounts and enclosures.
- Learn best practices of artifact handling and preventive conservation through the on-going maintenance of the museum.
- Provide guided tours of the heritage house, assist with school programming, and assist with other special events as required.
- Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Young Canada Works program.
- University or College education in any of the following areas is preferred: Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, History, Anthropology, Art History, Indigenous Studies
- Interest in Canadian and Métis history and related issues
- Experience working with artifacts is an asset
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential
- Fluency in both official languages an asset
- Strong interpersonal and team work skills
- Ability to be an engaging storyteller to a variety of audiences
- Experience in heritage, tourism or hospitality industries an asset
Employment is seasonal from: May 17th, 2023 through to September 6, 2023.
The Collections Assistant – Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $15.75 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager. Position is subject to a 6-week probationary period.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Long periods of standing, walking
- Heritage building environment
- Ability to navigate stairs and lift up to 15kg
- Physical dexterity to safely handle artifacts is required
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2023
Interested applicants should apply through Young Canada Works and also submit their resume & cover letter to:
Seven Oaks House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
sohmuseum@gmail.com
Subject: Collections Assistant - Interpreter
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
museum interpreter

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Overview
Museum Interpreters are engaging storytellers who make the history of Seven Oaks House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors. Working as part of a team, the Interpreters will also be engaged in the preservation and maintenance of the Museum’s artefacts and the historic home.
The primary responsibilities of the Museum Interpreter are:
Competencies/Experience
Employment is seasonal from: May 17th, 2023 through to September 6, 2023.
The Museum Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $15.25 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager.
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Closing date: May 1, 2023
Interested applicants should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Seven Oaks House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
sohmuseum@gmail.com
Subject: Museum Interpreter
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Museum Interpreters are engaging storytellers who make the history of Seven Oaks House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors. Working as part of a team, the Interpreters will also be engaged in the preservation and maintenance of the Museum’s artefacts and the historic home.
The primary responsibilities of the Museum Interpreter are:
- Guiding individual/group tours through Seven Oaks House Museum, educating visitors about the history of early Winnipeg and its culturally diverse inhabitants.
- Delivering school tours and programs to students of a variety of ages.
- Providing visitor service and a positive experience for guests.
- Helping with ongoing collections management projects.
- Assisting with curatorial and research projects.
- Assisting with the coordination of community events.
- Performing start-of-day and end-of-day tasks such as distributing/collecting signage and property cleanup.
Competencies/Experience
- Must be between the ages of 15 and 30, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program.
- University or College education in any of the following areas is preferred: Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, History, Anthropology, Art History, Indigenous Studies
- Interest in Canadian and Métis history and related issues
- Experience working with artifacts is an asset
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential
- Fluency in both official languages an asset
- Strong interpersonal and team work skills
- Ability to be an engaging storyteller to a variety of audiences
- Experience in heritage, tourism or hospitality industries an asset
Employment is seasonal from: May 17th, 2023 through to September 6, 2023.
The Museum Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $15.25 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager.
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
- Long periods of standing, walking
- Heritage building environment
- Ability to navigate stairs and lift up to 15kg
- Physical dexterity to safely handle artifacts is required
Closing date: May 1, 2023
Interested applicants should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Seven Oaks House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
sohmuseum@gmail.com
Subject: Museum Interpreter
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Ross House museum
Programming assistant - interpreter

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Overview
Reporting to the Curator/Manager, the Programming Assistant - Interpreter will implement innovative programs to engage visitors, cultivate community partnerships and help build the museum’s public profile. They will also be an engaging storyteller who makes the history of Seven oaks House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors.
As part of a team working together and under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Programming Assistant – Interpreter will provide guided tours of the historic home as needed in addition to their other core duties. They will gain substantial experience with the development and delivery of public programming by supporting school programs, specialized tours and other events.
The successful applicant will be thoughtful, detail oriented and creative, with a passion for learning and an open mind.
The Programming Assistant - Interpreter will:
Employment Terms
Employment is seasonal from: May 17th, 2023 through to September 6, 2023.
The Programming Assistant – Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $15.75 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager. Position is subject to a 6-week probationary period.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2023
Interested applicants should apply through Young Canada Works and also submit their resume & cover letter to:
Ross House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
rhousemuseum@gmail.com
Subject: Programming Assistant - Interpreter
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Reporting to the Curator/Manager, the Programming Assistant - Interpreter will implement innovative programs to engage visitors, cultivate community partnerships and help build the museum’s public profile. They will also be an engaging storyteller who makes the history of Seven oaks House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors.
As part of a team working together and under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Programming Assistant – Interpreter will provide guided tours of the historic home as needed in addition to their other core duties. They will gain substantial experience with the development and delivery of public programming by supporting school programs, specialized tours and other events.
The successful applicant will be thoughtful, detail oriented and creative, with a passion for learning and an open mind.
The Programming Assistant - Interpreter will:
- Assist the team in delivering public programming, such as walking tours, day-camp visits and community events.
- Assist with day to day operations by providing guided tours of the exhibits and heritage house, providing visitor service and assisting with start of day/end of day tasks.
- Maintain the museum’s social media presence.
- Develop and assist in the marketing of school programming.
- Deliver our summer early-childhood education program.
- Plan a new public program with the Curator’s guidance.
- Learn best practices for artifact handling and preventive conservation through the on-going maintenance of the museum.
- Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Young Canada Works program.
- University or College education in any of the following areas is preferred: Museum Studies, Education, Tourism & Hospitality, Cultural Studies, History, Anthropology, Art History, Indigenous Studies
- Demonstrated interest in Canadian history and related issues is an asset
- Experience working with artifacts is an asset
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, along with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential
- Fluency in both official languages an asset
- Strong interpersonal and team work skills
- Ability to be an engaging storyteller to a variety of audiences
- Experience in heritage, tourism or hospitality industries an asset
Employment Terms
Employment is seasonal from: May 17th, 2023 through to September 6, 2023.
The Programming Assistant – Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $15.75 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager. Position is subject to a 6-week probationary period.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Long periods of standing, walking
- Heritage building environment
- Ability to navigate stairs and lift up to 15kg
- Physical dexterity to safely handle artifacts is required
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2023
Interested applicants should apply through Young Canada Works and also submit their resume & cover letter to:
Ross House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
rhousemuseum@gmail.com
Subject: Programming Assistant - Interpreter
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Museum interpreter (indigenous priority)
Please note: Priority for this position will be given to students who are Metis, Inuit or Non-status Indigenous (as per funding requirements)

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Overview
Museum Interpreters are engaging storytellers who make the history of Ross House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors. Working as part of a team, the Interpreters will also be engaged in the preservation and maintenance of the Museum’s artefacts and the historic home.
The primary responsibilities of the Museum Interpreter are:
Competencies/Experience
Employment Terms
Employment is seasonal from: May 17th, 2023 through to September 6, 2023.
The Museum Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $13.00 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager.
Seven Oaks House Museum recognizes the importance of equity and diversity in our workplace. We encourage applicants to self-declare in their cover letter, résumé or application if they are members of a job equity group, such as women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2023
Interested applicants should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Ross House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
rhousemuseum@gmail.com
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Museum Interpreters are engaging storytellers who make the history of Ross House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors. Working as part of a team, the Interpreters will also be engaged in the preservation and maintenance of the Museum’s artefacts and the historic home.
The primary responsibilities of the Museum Interpreter are:
- Guiding individual/group tours through Ross House Museum, educating visitors about the history of early Winnipeg and its culturally diverse inhabitants.
- Delivering school tours and programs to students of a variety of ages.
- Providing visitor service and a positive experience for guests.
- Helping with ongoing collections management projects.
- Assisting with curatorial and research projects.
- Assisting with the coordination of community events.
- Performing start-of-day and end-of-day tasks such as distributing/collecting signage and property cleanup.
Competencies/Experience
- Must be between the ages of 15 and 30.
- University or College education in any of the following areas is preferred: Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, History, Anthropology, Art History, Indigenous Studies
- Interest in Canadian and Métis history and related issues
- Experience working with artifacts is an asset
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential
- Fluency in both official languages an asset
- Strong interpersonal and team work skills
- Ability to be an engaging storyteller to a variety of audiences
- Experience in heritage, tourism or hospitality industries an asset
Employment Terms
Employment is seasonal from: May 17th, 2023 through to September 6, 2023.
The Museum Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $13.00 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager.
Seven Oaks House Museum recognizes the importance of equity and diversity in our workplace. We encourage applicants to self-declare in their cover letter, résumé or application if they are members of a job equity group, such as women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
- Long periods of standing, walking
- Heritage building environment
- Ability to navigate stairs and lift up to 15kg
- Physical dexterity to safely handle artifacts is required
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2023
Interested applicants should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Ross House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
rhousemuseum@gmail.com
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.