Visitor Services Assistant & Museum Interpreter
Visitor Services Assistant & Museum Interpreter (Temporary Part-Time)
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Brandon, Manitoba
Located at the Brandon Municipal Airport
The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is seeking a temporary part-time Museum Interpreter & Visitor Services Assistant to support weekend operations and visitor services from April 1 to August 31, 2026. This position is ideal for someone with an interest in history, aviation, education, tourism, or museums, and who enjoys working with the public in a small, hands-on environment.
The Museum honours the legacy of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and shares the stories of the more than 220,000 aircrew who trained in Canada during the Second World War. Our work is rooted in community engagement, education, and respectful stewardship of history.
Position Details
- Temporary part-time position
- Term: April 1 - August 31, 2026
- Primarily weekends, with occasional weekday or event shifts
- Typical hours: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm (April 1 - April 30), 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (May 1 - August 31)
- Wage: $16.50 per hour
Duties may include
- Front desk reception and visitor services
- Providing guided tours to visitors and school groups
- Operating the gift shop and handling cash / POS transactions
- Assisting with special events, flying days, and volunteer coordination
- Light cleaning and general upkeep of museum spaces
- Assisting with museum security procedures
- Assisting with collections, cataloguing, or exhibit work as needed
Qualifications
- Interest in history, museums, aviation, tourism, or education
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently in a small team environment
- Reliable and responsible
- Drivers licence and transportation required
Students, retirees, and individuals with experience in history, education, tourism, or heritage organizations are encouraged to apply.
Commitment to Inclusion
The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is located on Treaty 2 Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Metis Nation. We are committed to respectful relationships, inclusive storytelling, and ensuring that the history shared in our Museum reflects the diversity of those who served and those who lived through the wartime experience.
We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
How to Apply
Please email your resume to:
airmuseum@inetlink.ca or DirectorGeneral@CATPM.onmicrosoft.com
Applications will be accepted until March 27, 2026.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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