The Manitoba Museum is Manitoba’s largest heritage centre and number one paid tourist attraction. We are seeking a Collections Assistant to work in the Natural History Department for the summer. The student will be helping the Curator of Botany conduct the botanical research that is necessary to prepare the Museum’s planned publication, Manitoba Flora: Volume 2. In preparation for writing this book, herbarium specimens need to be examined and identified using the most up-to-date scientific literature, and the Museum’s database updated. Assistance with the preparation of the manuscript will also be required, including the creation and review of identification keys, and editing plant descriptions.
The incumbent will:
a. Review and prepare plant identification keys;
b. Prepare species descriptions;
c. Examine and verify the identity of the vascular plants in the Museum’s collection, preparing annotation labels when necessary;
d. Repair herbarium specimens that are in poor condition; and
e. Modify specimen data in the Museum’s automated collections management system (Argus).
The candidate will have upper level University or College education in either Botany or Biology; experience with plant identification or working with specimens is desirable; computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and databases is preferred; proficiency in spoken and written English is essential; positive teamwork experience, self-motivation, and organizational ability is desirable; strong interest in Manitoba’s natural history, and First Aid/CPR training are assets.
The location of the job is Winnipeg and it is a full-time temporary position commencing May 5, 2025 continuing until August 22, 2025. The incumbent will report to the Curator of Botany. Pay is $16.85 per hour, working Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Applicants must qualify under the Young Canada Works Student program (see www.youngcanadaworks.ca)
This position is dependent upon funding from the Young Canada Works program. Applicants wishing to be considered for this job must be registered in the YCW in Heritage Organizations candidate inventory databank. YCW criteria state that candidates must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years; must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or have refugee status in Canada; and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The Manitoba Museum welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified Canadian students, including Indigenous peoples and members of visible minorities. Due to the nature of the work and workplace, the successful candidate must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 18 kilograms.
Application deadline: April 15, 2025. Submit resumes to:
Manager of Volunteer & Employee Relations
The Manitoba Museum
190 Rupert Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0N2
HR@ManitobaMuseum.ca
1. General
We are seeking a Collections Assistant to work in the Natural History Department for the summer. The student will be helping the Curator of Botany conduct the botanical research that is necessary to prepare the Museum’s planned publication, Manitoba Flora: Volume 2. In preparation for writing this book, herbarium specimens need to be examined and identified using the most up-to-date scientific literature, and the Museum’s database updated. Assistance with the preparation of the manuscript will also be required, including the creation and review of identification keys, and editing plant descriptions.
A child abuse registry check will be required of the successful candidate.
2. Typical Duties
Reporting to the Curator of Botany, the student will review and prepare plant identification keys; prepare species descriptions; examine and verify the identity of the vascular plants in the Museum’s collection, preparing annotation labels when necessary; repair herbarium specimens that are in poor condition; and modify specimen data in the Museum’s automated collections management system (Argus).
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience
- Preferred University or College education in Botany or Biology
- Experience with plant identification or working with specimens is desirable
- Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and databases is preferred
- Proficiency with digital camera is desirable
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential
- Positive teamwork experience, self-motivation, and organizational ability is desirable
- Strong interest in Manitoba’s natural history and First Aid/CPR training are assets
- Due to the nature of the work and workplace, the successful candidate must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 18 kilograms.
This position is funded through the Young Canada Works program. Applicants must qualify under the Young Canada Works Student program (www.youngcanadaworks.ca).
This is a full-time temporary position in Winnipeg from May 5 to August 22, 2025. The incumbent will report to the Curator of Botany. Pay is $16.85 per hour, working Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Application deadline is April 15, 2025.
Please submit your resume including cover letter to:
Manager of Volunteer & Employee Relations
The Manitoba Museum
190 Rupert Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0N2
HR@ManitobaMuseum.ca
The Manitoba Museum is committed to inclusion and employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. This document is available in other formats and accommodations will be provided throughout the selection process upon request. Contact Human Resources at 204-956-2830 or HR@ManitobaMuseum.ca if you have an accommodation request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted. We are not able to acknowledge receipt of applications submitted via Fax or mail.
