Current Employment Opportunities

Artifact Collections Assistant (14 weeks, 35 hours/week | University or College Student)

The Ottawa Valley Historical Society is seeking to hire a motivated student to join our staff as an Artifact Collections Assistant at the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre, formerly known as the Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village. This position at our community museum will begin May 30, 2023 and end September 1, 2023. Anchored by its collection of artifacts, the Ottawa Valley Historical Society connects the history of Pembroke and the greater Upper Ottawa Valley area with contemporary life by telling compelling stories through exhibitions and programming for all ages.

Are you looking for an inclusive and supportive workplace? Then the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre is the right fit for you!

Duties of the position include:

- Accession backlogged artifacts and put them in storage or into an exhibit. This involves listing artifacts in the accession register book, filling out artifact worksheets, creating physical accession files for the artifacts, inputting the information and artifact details into the PastPerfect collections software, numbering the artifacts and putting them in storage or on display and then recording that location on PastPerfect.

- Research locations for outreach exhibits in the community and make a list of possible locations.

- Make a list of artifacts for #WhatIsItWednesday social media posts, take pictures of the artifacts if needed and compose and schedule posts through Facebook and Instagram.

- Record temperature and humidity once a week in designated areas of the museum. 

- Use PastPerfect to put artifact records on the museum's website for people to access online. 

- Take photos and write descriptions for the 360 virtual tour on the museum's website. 

- Assist in providing tours of the museum to the general public and renting out Museum in a Box kits when needed.

 - Cleaning and maintenance of the four museum artifact storage areas on a weekly basis.

 - Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

This job is suited to a university or college student from a community/social studies field, i.e. Museum Studies program. As this job includes a fair amount of computer work, the successful candidate would have excellent organizational skills, a good knowledge of Microsoft Office, be familiar with digital photography and have excellent social media skills. Database entry skills are also considered an asset.

- Ability to multitask.

- Good public speaking skills.

- An interest in history and heritage.

- Experience working in a museum is an asset, but not necessary.

- Research skills.

- Must be a full-time student this past spring and return to full-time studies in the fall.

- Bilingualism is a definite asset.

The Ottawa Valley Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified candidates. Final decisions on employment are based on the merit of the applicant.

We encourage students who apply to create a Young Canada Works profile on the YCW website: 

https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/

Please note that the offer of this position is contingent on the Heritage Centre receiving successful grant funding and the applicant being approved by Young Canada Works.

The job will take place in the beautiful city of Pembroke which is located in the heart of the Upper Ottawa Valley. It is an hour and a half drive from our nation's capital Ottawa. Check out the museum's website www.champlaintrailmuseum.com and the City of Pembroke website www.pembroke.ca.

Wage is $15.50 an hour.

Resumes with cover letters will be accepted until March 31, 2023. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only individuals short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

Email applications to: Julia Klimack, Manager/Administrator, Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre, 1032 Pembroke St. East, Pembroke, ON, K8A 6Z2. Email: admin@champlaintrailmuseum.com.

Education Program Leader/Tour Guide (14 weeks, 35 hours/week | University or College Student)

The Ottawa Valley Historical Society is seeking to hire a motivated individual to work as a Tour Guide/Docent at the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre, formerly known as the Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village. This position will begin May 22, 2023 and end August 25, 2023. Anchored by its collection of artifacts, the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre connects the history of Pembroke and area with contemporary life by telling compelling stories through exhibitions and programming for all ages.

Duties include:

- Provide informed tours of the museum and pioneer village to the public.

- Plan and lead the museum's summer Kids Days program.

- Assist with planning and presenting any other programs/events.

- Assist with managing the museum's social media pages (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).

- Provide customer service to visitors.

- Clean and maintain the museum's gardens, grounds, and exhibits.

- Act as a good ambassador for the museum and historical society.

- Assist with planning virtual presentations and lending out Museum in a Box education kits if required.

- Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

This job is suited to a university or college student from a liberal arts field (i.e., history, education, museum studies, social sciences, geography, etc.).

- Ability to multi-task.

- Advanced experience using Microsoft Office and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).

- Good public speaking and organizational skills.

- An interest in history and heritage in the community.

- The student must have a valid driver's license with access to a car.

- Must be a full-time student this past spring and returning to full-time studies in the fall.

- Bilingualism is an asset.

The Ottawa Valley Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications with relevant qualifications. Final decisions on employment are based on the merit of the applicant.

We encourage students who apply to create a Young Canada Works profile on the YCW website: 

https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/

Please note this position is contingent on the Heritage Centre receiving successful grant funding and the applicant being approved by Young Canada Works.

The job will take place in the beautiful city of Pembroke, which is located in the heart of the Upper Ottawa Valley. It is an hour and a half drive from our nation's capital Ottawa. Check out the museum's website www.champlaintrailmuseum.com and the City of Pembroke's website www.pembroke.ca.

Wage is $15.50 an hour.

Resumes with cover letters will be accepted until March 31, 2023. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only individuals short-listed for interviews will be contacted. 

Email applications to: Julia Klimack, Manager/Administrator, Champlain Trail Museum / Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre, 1032 Pembroke St. East, Pembroke, ON, K8A 6Z2. Email: admin@champlaintrailmuseum.com.

Museum Maintenance Technician (12 weeks, 30 hours/week | University, College or High School Student)

The Heritage Centre is seeking a motivated individual to join our staff team to work as a Maintenance Technician this summer. This position will start on May 23, 2023 and will be 12 weeks long with the possibility of this term being extended. 

Please note that this position is contingent on Canada Summer Jobs grant funding.

Duties include:

- Responsible for maintaining Museum buildings and large artifacts, cleaning sheds and agricultural artifacts in sheds as needed so that they are attractive for visitors to see.

- Organizing collections areas and exhibits in the outdoor agriculture shed according to museum standards.

- Repairing signage and benches outside the museum

- Maintaining grounds to a high standard for tours and special events. Since the museum is a tourist destination, there is a direct connection to the local priority of tourism.

- Maintaining the museum grounds also has a connection to forestry as the student would be assisting with trimming trees and bushes on the property.

- The student would be called upon to provide information about the museum and tourism in the Pembroke area to tourists that visit the museum.

- The student will be helping to plant a community garden for the Museum with heritage type plants that would have been grown by early settlers. This has a direct connection with the environment as a local priority.

- The student will help with setting up environmental based activities in the children's program.

- Other duties as required.

Qualifications: 

- Student or youth that has been enrolled in a College or University Forestry program or from a related program. 

- College diploma program in small engine repair. 

- Knowledge of gardening and landscaping techniques is an asset as well as the ability to safely operate power equipment such as lawn tractors and mowers. 

- Good physical condition. 

- Reliable, flexible, punctual and responsible.

- Ability to multitask. 

- Good team player with ability to work on their own with minimal supervision. 

- Some knowledge of carpentry, painting and small engines would also be an advantage. 

- Interest in history and heritage in the community.

Wage is $15.50 an hour.

Resumes with a covering letter will be accepted until March 31, 2022. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only individuals short-listed for interviews will be contacted. 

Send applications to: Julia Klimack, Manager/Administrator, Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre, 1032 Pembroke St. East, Pembroke, Ont. K8A 6Z2. Email: admin@champlaintrailmuseum.com.

Tour Guide/Education Program Assistant (10 weeks, 30 hours/week | University, College or High School Student)

The Ottawa Valley Historical Society is seeking to hire a motivated individual to work as a Tour Guide/Education Program Assistant at the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre this summer. This position will start on June 19, 2023 and will be 10 weeks long. 

Please note that this position is contingent on Canada Summer Jobs grant funding.

Duties include: 

- Provide informed bilingual tours of the museum and pioneer village to the public including members of the francophone community.

- Assist with presenting cultural and science-based activities in the museum’s Kids Days program.

- Assist with integrating community garden activities into the Kid Days program.

- Clean and maintain the museum building and exhibits. 

- Assist visitors with requests for information about tourism in the City of Pembroke and the outlying rural area.

- Act as a good ambassador in cultural tourism for the museum and historical society.

- Help manage the museum's social media accounts during the busy summer season.

- Help with maintaining the grounds and buildings so that they are attractive to museum visitors - Other duties as required.

Qualifications: 

This job is suited to a youth or student who has been enrolled in a University or college student from the fields of history, early childhood education, teaching, Museum Studies, Urban Forestry, etc. The Museum may consider high school students with relevant experience as well. 

- Advanced experience using Microsoft Office and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).

- Good public speaking and organizational skills.

- An interest in history and heritage in the community. 

- Youth must be between 15 and 30 years of age.

- Bilingualism is a definite asset.

Wage is $15.50 an hour.

Resumes with a covering letter will be accepted until March 31, 2023. The Ottawa Valley Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer, and will consider all applications with relevant qualifications. Final decisions on employment are based on the merit of the applicant. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only individuals short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

Send applications to: Julia Klimack, Manager/Administrator, Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre, 1032 Pembroke St. East, Pembroke, Ont. K8A 6Z2. Email: admin@champlaintrailmuseum.com.

Education Program Assistant (8 weeks, 20 hrs/week | High School Student) 

- Good public speaking and organizational skills
- An interest in history and heritage in the community
- Must be a full-time student this past spring and returning to full-time studies in the fall

Resumes with a covering letter will be accepted until March 31, 2023. The Ottawa Valley Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer, and will consider all applications with relevant qualifications. Final decisions on employment are based on the merit of the applicant. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only individuals short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

Send applications to: Julia Klimack, Museum Administrator, Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre, 1032 Pembroke St. East, Pembroke, Ont. K8A 6Z2. Email : admin@champlaintrailmuseum.com.

The Ottawa Valley Historical Society

Requires a Full-Time

Director-Curator for the Champlain Trail Museum (POSITION FILLED 2022/23)

Qualifications

• Graduate of a postsecondary Museum Studies Program with experience in a museum setting an asset.
• Experience in preparing and submitting applications for funding from municipal, provincial and federal government sources and local foundations and maintaining financial documentation for each grant received.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as position requires interaction with the public, student staff, volunteers and Board of Directors.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet operation, and publishing program. Familiarity with the Past Perfect database program for artifact accessioning would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the overall operation of the museum and coordinate the activities of all staff and volunteers.  Provide training and support as needed.
• Attend Board and committee meetings and report on the activities and plans for the museum.
• Prepare and submit all necessary applications for financial assistance and reports as required by municipal, provincial and federal governments and research additional grant opportunities as they may apply to the museum.
• Develop schedule for upgrade or change of both permanent and temporary exhibits and schedule special exhibits in conjunction with community festivals and events.
• Become familiar with our Strategic Plan as it pertains to the growth and development of the museum.
• Liaise with treasurer and accountant in maintaining financial records of individual projects and activities.
• Provide direction in the development of press releases and social media announcements.

This is a one-year position with the possibility of becoming permanent.  Salary range is $40,000 - $45,000 but will be based on qualifications and experience

Please send your resume to: The Board of Directors

       Ottawa Valley Historical Society

                                               1032 Pembroke Street East

                                               Pembroke, Ontario    K8A 6Z2

                                               EMAIL:  sywhitmore@nrtco.net

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