Museum Administrator

Recreation Manitoba; Saint-Joseph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local museum in Manitoba is seeking a Museum Administrator to manage its operations. This full-time position involves coordinating events like the Montcalm Heritage Festival, managing staff and volunteers, overseeing museum collections, and ensuring successful programming. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, a passion for history, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role requires bilingualism in French and English. A comprehensive benefits package is included with a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Municipal employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good sense of responsibility with strong organizational skills.
• A keen interest in Manitoba’s history.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual (French – English) an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Montcalm Heritage Festival including programming, sponsorships and marketing.
• Recruit, train and manage seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Plan, organize and direct activities, programs and archives of the museum.
• Manage collections including cataloguing, acquisitions and deaccessioning.
• Complete assignments and tasks as directed by the Board of Directors.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Strong organizational skills

Interest in Manitoba's history

Computer skills including Microsoft Office

Bilingual (French – English)

Job description

Museum Administrator

Posted: Feb 2, 2026

Location: Saint Joseph, MB

Position: Full-time

Salary: $23.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2026

Job Description

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Museum Administrator is responsible for the general operations of the museum including administering archives, collections, tours, activities and programming including the Montcalm Heritage Festival.

Organization Summary

The Musee Saint Joseph Museum is a cultural and tourist destination in the Red River Valley of Manitoba. Located an hour’s drive south from Winnipeg in the town of Saint Joseph, it is open year-round with a mission to preserve, exhibit and tell stories of the livelihood of people of the Red River Valley, the Francophone and Franco-Métis communities of Manitoba.

About The Role

• Coordinate the Montcalm Heritage Festival including programming, sponsorships and marketing.
• Recruitment, training and management of seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Plan, organize and direct the activities, programs and archives of the museum.
• Manage the collections including cataloguing, acquisitions and deaccessioning.
• Complete all other assignments and tasks as directed by the Board of directors.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, within group settings and with the public.
• Good sense of responsibility with strong organizational skills.
• A keen interest in Manitoba’s history.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual (French – English) an asset, oral and written.

Salary/Rate

This is a permanent, full time position based upon 1600 hours per year.

Wage range of $23.00 - $27.00 per hour depending on skills and experience.

Municipal employee benefits package included.

Starting date: March 01, 2026.

How To Apply

Submit your resume by February 15, 2026 by email to:

Mr. Robert Parent
President of Musée St-Joseph Museum Inc.
St-Joseph, MB
Email: [e-mail]
PH: 204-324-4209