Museum Education Programmer

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Metro Vancouver seeks a Museum Education Programmer to develop and implement educational programs at the Burnaby Village Museum. Responsibilities include planning, supervising staff, and maintaining community relationships. Candidates should have a relevant university degree and related experience. The role offers a competitive salary and is temporary until May 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field plus related experience or equivalent combination.
• Sound knowledge of the school curriculum and community interests.
• Ability to design and evaluate programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement educational programming at the Burnaby Village Museum.
• Supervise auxiliary staff and contract instructors.
• Research and develop new public and school programs.

Skills

Program development

Supervisory skills

Community engagement

Curriculum knowledge

Training

Education

University degree in Museology, History, Education or related discipline

Job description

Museum Education Programmer

Competition No: 2025-283

Duration: Temporary Full Time

Salary: $5,491 – 5,719 – 5,957 – 6,200 – 6,460/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘T’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 9/19/25

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, schedule, implement, coordinate, evaluate and revise a variety of programs; research, consult on, assess the need for and design and develop new programs.
• Plan, assign, schedule, train, supervise and review the work of auxiliary subordinates engaged in program leadership and direct the work of contract instructors.
• Provide site supervision and participate in operational activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Assist a supervisor in the preparation of preliminary operating budget estimates for programs.
• Exercise considerable independence of judgement and action within established guidelines; unusual problems or policy matters are referred to a supervisor.
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

• 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, and other materials.
• A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required.
• A Police Information Check is required.

Additional Information

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. 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; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Visit us at www.burnaby.ca.