#**Curatorial Assistant - Young Canada Works (YCW)**Delta, British Columbia, Canada

**Location:**Recreation/Facilities
**Employment group:**CUPE Local 454
**Hours of Work:**35 hours work week
**Job ID:**26-101 EX

One of the sunniest regions in BC’s Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities – Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

The City of Delta has a 16-week summer employment opportunity which will run from May 5, 2026, to August 22, 2026, at 35 hours per week. A flexible week may be necessary to meet community programming needs. Please note that the staffing of the position and its duration are conditional on the approval of the grant application submitted to the Young Canada Works program.

This position is ideal for those who are pursuing progressive mentoring experience as a heritage and museum professional. They should be entering their final years of study in history, education, Indigenous studies, archaeology, or museum studies or a related program at a recognized university. The candidate should have skills and knowledge and/or an interest in productively engaging with diverse communities. We encourage applications from those with lived experience or from equity seeking groups.

Duties Include:

• Assist with curatorial and collections tasks, including inventory, evaluation, cataloguing, photography, and preventative conservation
• Assist with records management activities
• Assist with research and development of future exhibition and collections enhancements
• Assist in supervising staff and volunteers in curatorial tasks
• Assist with day-to-day museum operations including opening, closing, light cleaning, and maintenance
• Assist with creating online and social media content
• Support interpretive programs and events as they relate to curatorial functions
• Perform other related tasks

Requirements:

• Candidates must be registered in the Young Canada Works inventory at https://young-canada-works.canada.ca
• Candidate must be between the ages of 16 and 30.
• Candidates must also have been a full-time student in the semester preceding the YCW job and intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW job
• Preference may be given to those with previous work or volunteer experience in a heritage institution
• Some knowledge of research and analysis techniques
• Familiar with artefacts, their use, care and identification
• Sound knowledge of word processing, databases and spreadsheet programs
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Able to work 35 hours a week from Tuesdays through Saturdays, however, a flexible week may be necessary
• Must possess a valid BC class 5 driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $30.41 per hour + 12% in lieu of vacation, public holidays and benefits. Interested applicants are requested to apply online.

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets must be submitted with your application.
Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.