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2022 Student Employment Opportunities

The busy summer season is quickly approaching, and we are looking to fill several summer student positions.

The busy summer season is quickly approaching, and we are looking to fill several summer student positions. If you have a passion for giant prehistoric creatures, working outside, meeting and talking to people, delivering STEAM programs, and detail-oriented work, we have a fun summer planned for you!

We are accepting applications for the following positions:

Collections Assistant (1) – Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations Program

The role of the Collections Assistant is to aid in the organization and documentation of the museum’s collection. The Collections Assistant will work primarily with the museum’s palaeontology collection and knowledge of and interest in fossil material would be considered an asset. Click here for complete details.

Programs Assistant (1) – Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations Program

The role of the Programs Assistant is to aid in the preparation and delivery of public programmes for diverse audiences on the subjects of palaeontology, biodiversity, and the human heritage and history of Tumbler Ridge and the Peace Region. Weekend work is a requirement for this position. Click here for complete details.

Gallery Interpreter (1) – Canada Summer Jobs Program

The role of the Gallery Interpreter is to be the first line of inquiry and communication and is the face of service at the museum. The role of the Gallery Interpreter is to greet guests, process admissions and gift shop sales, open and close the museum, offer and deliver museum gallery tours, assist in scheduling tours and other bookings. Weekend work is a requirement for this position. Click here for complete details.

Tour Guide (3) – Canada Summer Jobs Program

The role of the Tour Guide is to escort individuals or groups through the museum gallery, and offsite sightseeing tours to places of interest including the Cabin Pool tracksite, the Wolverine River tracksite, and other areas, as developed by museum staff. The Tour Guide must have an interest in history, the outdoors, palaeontology, geology, or local biodiversity. Weekend and evening work is a requirement for this position. Click here for complete details.


Candidates must qualify under the employment program associated with the position. All positions are subject to approved funding.

The TRMF is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.