Museum Education Programmer
About the role
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.
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 xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm 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.
About City of Burnaby
Burnaby is a great place to live, learn, work and play. We are committed to strengthening our overall well-being and growing into the future as a liveable, vibrant and sustainable community. Burnaby works to facilitate an engaged and active citizenry, a healthy economy and a real respect for the natural environment. It was voted by Maclean’s Magazine as the “Best Run City in Canada!”
If you're an exceptional team player who is looking for meaningful challenges and a great place to live, work and grow, contact us today. Let's get to work making Burnaby the best it can be!
Get the 98.6 km squared office at: www.burnaby.ca/careers
Photo credit: Kenny Louie
Museum Education Programmer
About the role
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.
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 xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm 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.
About City of Burnaby
Burnaby is a great place to live, learn, work and play. We are committed to strengthening our overall well-being and growing into the future as a liveable, vibrant and sustainable community. Burnaby works to facilitate an engaged and active citizenry, a healthy economy and a real respect for the natural environment. It was voted by Maclean’s Magazine as the “Best Run City in Canada!”
If you're an exceptional team player who is looking for meaningful challenges and a great place to live, work and grow, contact us today. Let's get to work making Burnaby the best it can be!
Get the 98.6 km squared office at: www.burnaby.ca/careers
Photo credit: Kenny Louie