Join the team at seven oaks
& Ross House Museums
Seven Oaks House Museum
Assistant Curator - YCW Internship
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Position Term:
Full-time (35 hours per week) for an 18 week term
May 7th - September 10th , 2025
Applications: Closing date: April 23, 2025
Hourly wage: $18.50
Overview
You're a young professional who's building a career in the arts. Help lead a team at the two oldest houses in Winnipeg. Work with a stunning collection of Red River heritage and an exciting calendar of diverse programming.
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Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage
Assistant Curator
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Assistant Curator/Manager will assist in managing the operations of Seven Oaks House Museum and Ross House Museum. They will facilitate the care, display, and interpretation of the museums and their artifacts to inform, educate and inspire as wide an audience as possible, and enhance all visitors’ onsite experience. The Assistant Curator/Manager will be responsible for leading and supervising junior interpretive staff in the absence of the Curator/Manager. The Assistant Curator/Manager will implement programming and outreach strategies, and will also undertake general public relations and marketing to maximize attendance at the museums. Please see (pdf) of the position description for details.
This position is funded in part through the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program, and all applicants must be registered in the YCW candidate pool and meet the current YCW-BCH eligibility criteria.
An individual may be eligible for an internship if they:
• 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 college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate).
Note: Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed. Details:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/careers-heritage-graduates.html
Applications
Please submit your resume and cover page as a single .pdf via email to:
Tracey Turner
Curator/Manager Seven Oaks House Museum
[email protected]
Full-time (35 hours per week) for an 18 week term
May 7th - September 10th , 2025
Applications: Closing date: April 23, 2025
Hourly wage: $18.50
Overview
You're a young professional who's building a career in the arts. Help lead a team at the two oldest houses in Winnipeg. Work with a stunning collection of Red River heritage and an exciting calendar of diverse programming.
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Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage
Assistant Curator
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Assistant Curator/Manager will assist in managing the operations of Seven Oaks House Museum and Ross House Museum. They will facilitate the care, display, and interpretation of the museums and their artifacts to inform, educate and inspire as wide an audience as possible, and enhance all visitors’ onsite experience. The Assistant Curator/Manager will be responsible for leading and supervising junior interpretive staff in the absence of the Curator/Manager. The Assistant Curator/Manager will implement programming and outreach strategies, and will also undertake general public relations and marketing to maximize attendance at the museums. Please see (pdf) of the position description for details.
This position is funded in part through the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program, and all applicants must be registered in the YCW candidate pool and meet the current YCW-BCH eligibility criteria.
An individual may be eligible for an internship if they:
• 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 college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate).
Note: Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed. Details:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/careers-heritage-graduates.html
Applications
Please submit your resume and cover page as a single .pdf via email to:
Tracey Turner
Curator/Manager Seven Oaks House Museum
[email protected]
Collections Assistant- INterpreter (Student)- YCW
Position Term: 30 Hours/week, term 16 weeks
May 15 to September 4, 2025 Hourly Wage: $16.90 Closing date: May 2, 2025. 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 development and delivery of public programming by supporting school programs, specialized tours and other events. Please see (PDF) of position description for full details. *Must be between the ages of 15 and 30, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Young Canada Works program. Applications Please submit your resume and cover page as a single .pdf via email to: Tracey Turner Curator/Manager Seven Oaks House Museum [email protected] Programming Assistant - Interpreter - Ross House Museum
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Programming Assistant - Interpreter
Position Term: May 15 to September 4, 2025 (16 weeks)
Hourly Wage: $16.90/hour
Closing date: May 2, 2025
Ross House Museum is operated on behalf of the City of Winnipeg by the Board of Seven Oaks House
Museum. Built from 1853-1854 for William and Jemima Ross, it was used as the first Post Office in
Western Canada. More information on Ross House Museum can be found at: http://www.rosshousemuseum.ca
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 Ross House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors. As part of a small team, the Programming Assistant – Interpreter will also 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. Please see attached (pdf) for detailed job description.
Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Young
Canada Works program.
Interested applicants should apply through Young Canada Works and also submit their resume & cover letter to:
Ross House Museum
Tracey Turner, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
Subject: Programming Assistant - Interpreter
Position Term: May 15 to September 4, 2025 (16 weeks)
Hourly Wage: $16.90/hour
Closing date: May 2, 2025
Ross House Museum is operated on behalf of the City of Winnipeg by the Board of Seven Oaks House
Museum. Built from 1853-1854 for William and Jemima Ross, it was used as the first Post Office in
Western Canada. More information on Ross House Museum can be found at: http://www.rosshousemuseum.ca
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 Ross House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors. As part of a small team, the Programming Assistant – Interpreter will also 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. Please see attached (pdf) for detailed job description.
Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Young
Canada Works program.
Interested applicants should apply through Young Canada Works and also submit their resume & cover letter to:
Ross House Museum
Tracey Turner, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
Subject: Programming Assistant - Interpreter
Museum Interpreter - Seven Oaks House Museum (STudent)
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Position Term: May 15 to September 4, 2025 (16 weeks)
Pay Rate: $16.80/Hour
Closing date: May 2, 2025
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.
*Must be between the ages of 15 and 30, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Canada
Summer Jobs program.
Interested applicants should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Seven Oaks House Museum
Tracey Turner,, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
Subject: Museum Interpreter – Seven Oaks
Pay Rate: $16.80/Hour
Closing date: May 2, 2025
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.
*Must be between the ages of 15 and 30, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Canada
Summer Jobs program.
Interested applicants should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Seven Oaks House Museum
Tracey Turner,, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
Subject: Museum Interpreter – Seven Oaks
Museum INterpreter - Ross House Museum (Student)
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Organization: Ross House Museum
Position Title: Museum Interpreter
Position Term: May 15 to September 4, 2025 (16 weeks)
Pay Rate: $16.80/hour
Closing Date: May 2, 2025
Ross House Museum is one of few heritage sites that remain to provide Manitobans with a picture of life at the Red River Settlement (1812-1870). This history is interpreted through the lives and stories of William and Jemima Ross, members of a Scottish-Métis family who became prominent citizens in early Winnipeg. Ross House was built in 1854 and served as the first Post Office in Western Canada.
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. For a complete job description, please see (pdf).
*Must be between the ages of 15 and 30, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Canada
Summer Jobs program.
Interested applicants should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Ross House Museum
Tracey Turner,, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
Position Title: Museum Interpreter
Position Term: May 15 to September 4, 2025 (16 weeks)
Pay Rate: $16.80/hour
Closing Date: May 2, 2025
Ross House Museum is one of few heritage sites that remain to provide Manitobans with a picture of life at the Red River Settlement (1812-1870). This history is interpreted through the lives and stories of William and Jemima Ross, members of a Scottish-Métis family who became prominent citizens in early Winnipeg. Ross House was built in 1854 and served as the first Post Office in Western Canada.
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. For a complete job description, please see (pdf).
*Must be between the ages of 15 and 30, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Canada
Summer Jobs program.
Interested applicants should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Ross House Museum
Tracey Turner,, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
