Town of Virden

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.

Applications will be accepted until Friday April 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

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

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - COMMUNITY DAY CAMP

Programs/Events Leader – this position, starting July 2, 2025, will be primarily responsible for the coordination of the planning, implementation, operation and evaluation of the Community Day Camp programs for children 6 to 12.  Other duties may include planning and assisting with other community programs and events.

Programs/Events Assistants – these three positions, starting July 2, 2025, will be primarily responsible for assisting at the Community Day Camp.  Other duties may include assisting with other community programs and events.

The positions listed above will both be subject to 40 hour work weeks, which could include evenings and weekends.  The successful applicants must be self-starters, possess exceptional organizational and time management skills and communication skills.  The ability to work with children and the general public is imperative.  An original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) and Child Abuse registry search will be required prior to the commencement of employment.

Resumes will be accepted until Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

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

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - VIRDEN POOL
ASSISTANT HEAD LIFEGUARD

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years previous Instructor experience
• Willing to obtain, or currently hold valid First Aid Certification with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate of Level C or higher
• Valid Certification in the following:
  1. National Life Guard Service (NLS)
  2. Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
  3. Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI)
  4. Life Saving Instructor (LSI)

Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

Please forward resume with cover letter indicating preferred position of interest, as well as copies of all relevant certifications to:

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

Email: office.manager@virden.ca 

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - VIRDEN POOL
LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR

Qualifications:

• Willing to obtain, or currently hold valid First Aid Certification with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate of Level C or higher
• Valid Certification in the following:
  1. National Life Guard Service (NLS)
  2. Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
  3. Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI)
  4. Life Saving Instructor (LSI)

Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

Please forward resume with cover letter indicating preferred position of interest, as well as copies of all relevant certifications to:

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

Email: office.manager@virden.ca 

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - VIRDEN POOL
ASSISTANT LIFEGUARD

Qualifications:

• Willing to obtain, or currently hold valid First Aid Certification with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate of Level C or higher
• Valid Bronze Cross Certification or Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard Certification

Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

Please forward resume with cover letter indicating preferred position of interest, as well as copies of all relevant certifications 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.