Museum Coordinator - Audience Engagement Assistant
/Job Title:
Museum Coordinator - Audience Engagement Assistant
Organization:
Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society
Deadline:
May. 15, 2026
Organization Description:
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, built in 1894 in the historic village of Steveston, is a living
monument to the people involved in BC’s fishing industry. The National Historic Site is operated by the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, a non-profit society. Collaborating with Parks Canada, the Society preserves Canada’s West Coast fishing history and presents it in an engaging and relevant way.
Website:
http://www.gogcannery.org/careers
Job Description:
We are seeking an outgoing and self-motivated individual to assist the Audience Engagement team in evaluating visitor needs and implementing methods to improve self-guided visitor engagement with the site. Our team and working environment exemplify inclusivity and diversity. We pride ourselves in demonstrating open minds, open hearts and welcoming all who participate in our endeavours.
The Museum Coordinator - Audience Engagement Assistant will report primarily to the Curatorial Program Manager. This role will play a significant role in expanding the range of opportunities available to self-guided visitors in the site, in order to create further opportunities for audience connection and satisfaction.
What you will learn:
• Visitor evaluation and analysis
• Gap analysis
• Writing for museum content
• Research skills
• Museum operation
Hours:
This is a part-time, temporary position at 35 hours weekly; the position is expected to begin on June 1st, 2026 and run for a total of 10 weeks. This position requires a flexible work schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays to coordinate with programs and special events.
Conditions of Employment:
This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. A satisfactory vulnerable sector screening with a police service will also be required.
Responsibilities:
Specific tasks and duties assigned to the Museum Coordinator - Audience Engagement Assistant include:
• Evaluate the current self-guided visitor offer available at the Cannery museum and identifying potential gaps in the experience.
• Identify topics/stories missing from the site experience and determining which have the highest visitor interest.
• Identify opportunities to include diverse perspectives, such as 2SLGBT+ history, Indigenous content, etc.
• Create a template for self-guided history “trails” that can connect audiences with the perspectives identified as priorities.
• Evaluate opportunities for further engagement less-frequented permanent exhibits such as the Boiler House Theatre and Herring Reduction Plant.
• Support in the development and implementation of Audience Engagement process improvements, as needed.
• Support with preparation for Public Programs and Special Events, as needed.
• Other related duties as required and directed by the Curatorial Program Manager.
Qualifications:
Qualities:
• You are passionate about providing excellent experiences and creating connections to history.
• You are a motivated team player who can work independently.
• You are highly adaptable and able to make quick, intelligent decisions based on new information.
• You act with uncompromising honesty, integrity and ethics.
• You demonstrate initiative and strong leadership skills.
• You demonstrate attention to detail and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• You are dedicated to building diversity, inclusivity and fostering reconciliation within our sector.
• You enjoy being a member of a team that is passionate about history, community and sharing our diverse stories.
• You are very resourceful and possess strong research skills.
Skills and Experience:
• Enrollment in an arts and humanities, or museum studies program.
• Interest in visitor studies and/or museum programming is an asset.
• Competent in oral and written communication in English.
• Strong analytical and assessment skills.
• Experience working at a museum is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required, fluency in French or other languages is a strong asset.
• Willingness to work in a national historic site and in shared spaces.
• Strong administrative skills in organization, record keeping, and data entry.
• Experience with MS Office software, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Ability to work within a team and independently after adequate training.
How to Apply:
Apply with a cover letter and resume addressed to:
Tatyana Beck, Curatorial Program Manager
Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society
12138 Fourth Ave., Richmond, BC, V7E 3J1
Tatyana.beck@gogcannery.org
Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. For more information about the site, please visit: www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.org
If you are interested in working with us, but see something in this posting that excludes you, please reach out to us. We are committed to decolonizing our practices and creating an inclusive working environment that accommodates all backgrounds and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, and identification as an Indigenous person.
Remuneration:
$19.50 per hour @ 7 hours per day for 5 days a week plus 6% in lieu of vacation and benefits. Comprehensive training will be provided by the employer along with 1:1 mentorship provided by the Curatorial Program Manager
