Department: Public Programs

Location: Winnipeg

Grade: 5 ($59,301 - $73,254)

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: November 23, 2025

Union Status: In Scope

Employment duration: Permanent full-time

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is a national museum dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. It is the first national museum in Canada to be built outside the National Capital Region. Located in the heart of Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the CMHR rises from the Prairie earth at The Forks, which has been a meeting place for over six thousand years.

The CMHR delivers an immersive, interactive and memorable experience for visitors of every background, age and ability. Each visitor has access to a fully reinvented museum experience that reflects a design approach that sets new Canadian and world standards for inclusion and universal accessibility.

We are seeking talented individuals who are motivated to share their passion and commitment to join our team. Together, we aim to enhance the public's understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others, and to encourage reflection and dialogue.

Here at the CMHR, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer opportunities to take part in a variety of family-friendly benefits, social councils, and other incredible perks including:

• Annual membership to the CMHR
• In-house discounts to the Museum Boutique, Boreal Bistro and Cloud Coffee
• Subsidized pass for Winnipeg Transit
• Health and dental benefits plan and pension plan
• Opportunity to be a part of various committees and councils
• French-language learning opportunities

And so many more!

About the role

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is centered around the idea that respect and understanding of human rights can serve as a positive force for change in the world. The Interpretive Program Developer will support our collective efforts to build a workplace culture that is inclusive, equitable, innovative and focused on inspiring action.

Reporting to the Manager, Public Programs, the Interpretive Program Developer will lead, develop, implement and deliver a wide range of inclusive and interactive public programs (family, youth and adult, special and commemorative events, indigenous programs and programming for temporary or travelling exhibitions) as well as dialogue and community engagement initiatives (gatherings convened with purpose and defined outputs through a human rights lens) for diverse Museum visitors and audiences locally, across Canada and globally through onsite, offsite and online offerings.

The incumbent will be a strong and thoughtful communicator, critical thinker and innovator, and will bring a collaborative approach to their role.

What you will do

• Contributes to a culture that promotes respect, equity, inclusion and innovation, and models anti-racist and accountable behaviours.
• Researches, develops, and writes programs and web text. Plans content, learning strategies, and outcomes, and seeks out the most appropriate mechanisms for delivery of each new program, project or activity assigned.
• Attends and participates in cross-departmental and external meetings, providing Museum interpretation expertise and testing programs with public audiences and other external community collaborators/partners and contractors.
• Implements approved public education and programming strategies, frameworks and plans by researching, developing and planning the implementation of specific programs, events and activities, for a wide variety of audiences and abilities, onsite, offsite and virtually.
• Develops strategies for delivering complex and sensitive content to adults, families and youth audiences.
• Develops programs and projects in accordance with departmental objectives and identified priorities.
• Prepares program or project cost estimates for their approval.
• Identifies, sources, and prepares programming materials and equipment needs within approved project budgets.
• Communicates with programming partners and speakers, performers and experts to discuss, co-develop, confirm, and coordinate program arrangements throughout the entirety of the program (before, during, and after).
• Assists in the development of the annual public program calendar.
• Supports ongoing evaluation of programming in cooperation with other departments.
• Supports and delivers a wide range of onsite, offsite and virtual public programs and events in-gallery and virtual educational programs.

What we’re looking for

• University or college degree in an appropriate discipline (human rights, history, museum studies, journalism/communication, or another field of study relevant to this position).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the development and implementation of cultural programs and events through engaging storytelling and interactive experiences for a wide range of audiences.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in current and emerging human rights issues in Canada and worldwide.
• Commitment to human rights principles, including respect, equity, inclusion and dignity for all.
• Demonstrated knowledge of interpretation as it relates to visitor engagement.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, ability to convey difficult subject matter to a wide range of audiences (public, media, etc.)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders and partners.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and prioritize.

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred (English essential, French preferred)
• Knowledge and experience in applying decolonizing practices in the Museum field.
• Knowledge of the principles of informal learning and dialogic methodology.
• Experience in delivering sensitive or difficult subject matter

Official Language Proficiency

While preference will be given to candidates who speak French, we welcome applications from all interested candidates.

If French:
BBC: Written comprehension (intermediate), written expression (intermediate), oral proficiency (advanced) in French.

Other

• Work is in an office environment punctuated with delivery in open public spaces.
• A considerable amount of standing and walking is required.
• Ability to lift and move program materials and equipment.
• Requires working irregular hours based on events and programming (on average once or twice a month).
• Occasional travel may be required
• CMHR content deals with traumatic events and subject matter, and, as such, this position works directly with people affected by trauma and stories that convey difficult subject matter

Conditions of Employment

• Security Screening Level – Reliability Status
• Child Abuse Registry Check

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) believes that a diversity of experiences and thought drives innovation and transformation. We are working towards building a workforce that is representative of the community in which we live and that we serve. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and encourage you to identify your employment equity status in your cover letter. The information you voluntarily disclose will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of increasing workforce diversity.

The CMHR is committed to developing a work environment and recruitment processes that are inclusive and barrier-free. Please advise the People and Culture representative if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Intent / Result of process: An eligibility list of qualified candidates may be created as a result of this process. The list would have a retention schedule of six months.

If contacted about this job posting, please advise us if you require any accommodations regarding the interview process.