Town of Virden

Job Title: Student Assistant Museum Coordinator
                   (Full Time - Seasonal)

Job Location :    Virden Pioneer Home, 390 King Street, Virden, Manitoba

Position Start Date: April 28, 2025

Position End Date: August 30, 2025

Salary Range: starting at $18.00 - $18.50 depending on experience

Virden Pioneer Home Museum consists of a unique 2 story brick home built in 1888 which depicts how a family would have lived in the Victorian Era and 3 additional Annexes that have been added on over the years which are home to artifacts following the Victorian Era.

Hours Open: Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Position Reports to: Museum Board 

Responsibilities:

• They will work with the board member in assisting all the summer staff in learning the Tour notes in order to provide guided tours to visitors to our museum this summer.
• Assist other staff members with the creation of posters to be put up  downtown in local businesses to advise that the museum is open for business. 
• create schedules for all the staff to take turns looking after the  flower beds and raised beds by regular watering and weeding.   
• Our Museum is the local Tourist booth so this person would also make sure the supply of summer 
•  brochures are kept full as well as keeping the Guest Book pages well stocked for the guests to sign
•  when they come in to give us an idea as to where our visitors have travelled from.   
• This position will work with the Board member in creating and planning any special Fundraising days and Special events.    
• work closely with Board to supervise & train other students in Assistant Curator positions
• create special tours for school classes, Day Care facility children, Day Camp groups & daily tours on demand
• created special displays for Downtown Events; a Museum Day & BBQ, & a possible Kid's Day 
• catalogue & verify locations in the inventory on the computer and display or rearrange items as req’d
• create social media updates and changes to web site as required
• provide interactive tours to visitors
• do Family history research as requested, and research artifacts in museum to create articles for our local newspaper
• update museum pictures in flip charts

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Open to University, College students and recent graduates with an interest in history or those taking Museum & Archival studies 
• be a youth between 15 and 30 years of age, legally entitled to work in Canada                 
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident or have refuge status in Canada, with a valid social insurance number
• Interest or experience in Event Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Management
• Background or interest in history, museum studies, archaeology, tourism or office Management
• Well versed in social media platforms and excellent computer skills

Application can be sent by email to the attention of S. Ivey at virdenpioneermuseum@gmail.com

or mail to :  

 
Virden Pioneer Home Museum Inc
P.O. Box 2001
Virden, MB R0M 2C0

Deadline for applications: April 15, 2025 to allow for interviews

Job Title: Assistant Curator (Full Time - Seasonal)

Job Location: Virden Pioneer Home Museum, 390 King Street, Virden, Manitoba

Position Start Date: April 28, 2025
Position End Date: August 30, 2025

Salary Range: $17.00 to $17.50 (depending on experience)

Virden Pioneer Home Museum consists of a unique 2 story brick home built in 1888 which depicts how a family would have lived in the Victorian Era and 3 additional Annexes that have been added on over the years which are home to artifacts following the Victorian Era.

Hours Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Position Reports to: Museum Curator 

Responsibilities:

• create special tours for school classes, Day Care facility children, and Day Camp groups as well as regular guided tours 
• create a display Day at Farmers Market every Friday; special displays at Downtown Events; Special Museum Day & BBQ, and a possible Kid's Day with heritage activities
• identify artifacts & catalogue verifying locations in the inventory on the computer and display or place the item in storage as required.
• create social media updates and changes to web site as required
• provide interactive tours to visitors

 Education, Skills, Experience:

• Open to University, College, High school and  including students taking Museum and Archival studies 
• Must be a youth between 15 and 30 years of age, legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident or have refuge status in Canada, with a valid social insurance number
• Interest in Event Planning, Marketing and Public Relations
• Background or interest in history, museum studies, archaeology, tourism or office Management
• Well versed in social media platforms and excellent computer skills

Applications can be sent by email to the attention of S. Ivey at: virdenpioneermuseum@gmail.com

or mail to: 

Virden Pioneer Home Museum Inc.
P.O. Box 2001
Virden, MB R0M 2C0

Deadline for applications: April 15, 2025 to allow for interviews

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
GREEN TEAM

The Town of Virden is accepting applications for two summer student to be employed under the Green Team Program for the period May 5, 2025 to August 22, 2025 in Parks and Recreation and Public Works. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 24 and hold a valid driver’s license. 

The Town of Virden is accepting applications for one summer student to be employed under the Green Team Program for the period July 2, 2025 to August 22, 2025 in Parks and Recreation.

Apply today!

Please forward resume with cover letter to:

Faye Pope
Office Manager
Town of Virden
Box 310
Virden, MB, R0M 2C0

Email: office.manager@virden.ca

TOWN OF VIRDEN
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
UTILITIES FOREMAN

The Town of Virden has an immediate opening for a Utilities Foreman to be part of a working team that ensures the safe and effective monitoring and operation of the Town’s Utilities Department. This position reports directly to the Utilities Manager or in their absence, the Chief Administrative Officer.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License.
• A Level II certificate in Water Treatment and Level III in Wastewater Treatment, Level II Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection or the ability to obtain in a timely manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years experience in the operation of a Water or Wastewater Treatment facility.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Collection and a Water Distribution system.
• Experience in scheduling and supervising staff.
• Ability to deal with the general public in a polite and courteous manner.
• Capable of producing and maintaining accurate records, reports and related paperwork.

HOURS OF WORK

8:00 am to 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch, Monday to Friday. This position is required to work weekends on a rotating basis and carry an on-call phone during their week of standby duties. Employees on Standby duties must be able to report to work within a fifteen-minute period.

SALARY

Starting rate of pay for this position is $31.49 per hour, with an increase to $32.18 after six months, and a 12 month increase to $32.89 per hour.

Please send resumes with a cover letter to:

Rhonda Stewart, CMMA
Chief Administrative Officer
236 Wellington Street West
Box 310
Virden, MB R0M 2C0

Phone: (204) 748-2440
Fax: (204) 748-2501
Email: cao@virden.ca

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.