The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum is just a block away from the southern terminus of the Welland Ship Canal in the Niagara Region. We are looking for an Exhibition and Research Assistant Intern for 10 months to help develop and design new exhibitions. As Exhibition and Research Assistant Intern, you will be working in the Williams' House and the Captain Sharpe Heritage Resource Centre on the grounds of the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum. You will be researching and creating an exhibit on the Neff Steam Buggy to compliment the Museum's 2024 main exhibit focusing on innovations and products made in Port Colborne. You will also be researching the topics and themes for "micro" temporary traveling exhibits and "Macro" large heritage public art murals that will be placed outside the Museum's buildings and around the community, as well as researching and developing a detailed plan on how to create these exhibits.   

The ideal candidate must be a recent graduate from a post-secondary level program with a degree in either Museum Studies, History, Public History, or other related disciplines. An interest in local history, interpretation and exhibition skills are an asset. You will have good organizational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize and complete tasks. Commitment to high standards and ability to adapt are important. The ability to work independently and with others while maintaining consistent standards is important as well. Strong communication and analytical skills are required.

It is expected the candidate will have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft 365, Adobe Suites, and familiarity with digitization equipment, such as scanners and cameras. Strong research and design skills would be an asset, as well as previous experience working or volunteering at museum or a gallery.

An individual may be eligible for an internship if they: 

• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
• are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
• are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
• are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate).

Note: Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in Young Canada Works internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed.

This is a temporary position funded through Young Canada Works and will commence on May 21, 2024 and end on March 21, 2025 and will be paid at a rate of $24.00 per hour.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to hr@portcolborne.ca by Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4pm quoting Competition 2024-25.

The successful candidate must register with Young Canada Works. 

 

We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer.   Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate.