Job Description

This position works at the Burnaby Village Museum (BVM) under Program Services. This is educational programming and supervisory work entailing responsibility for the development and implementation of public and school programs at the BVM. An incumbent plans, develops, schedules, implements, coordinates, evaluates and revises a variety of programs; researches, consults on, assesses the need for and designs and develops new programs; plans, assigns, schedules, trains, supervises and reviews the work of auxiliary subordinates engaged in program leadership and directs the work of contract instructors; provides site supervision and participates in operational activities. In addition, an incumbent establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts; assists a supervisor in preparation of preliminary operating budget estimates for programs. Considerable independence of judgement and action is exercised in performance of assigned duties within established guidelines. Unusual problems or policy matters are referred to a supervisor who reviews work performance in terms of attainment of desired objectives. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications include a University degree in Museology, History, First Nations, Education or related discipline plus sound related experience preferably including some supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Sound knowledge of the school curriculum and of the interests and needs of the community served. Ability to design, develop, coordinate, schedule, supervise, implement and evaluate the provision of programs. Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports, correspondence and other materials. A valid Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia is required. A Police Information Check is required for this position.
This is a Temporary Full Time position until May 30, 2027.
Please apply online by September 29, 2025.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wu7mesh (Squamish), s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh), and k?ik?????m Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

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