Heritage Interpreter/Digital Curator
The Canmore Museum
Employment period: May 13 – August 30, 2026 (16 weeks)
Hours: Full-time at 37.5 hours per week, Wednesdays to Sundays, in-person
Wage: $21/hour
Worksite: Canmore Museum & NWMP Barracks (Canmore, Alberta)
Housing: No staff housing. Independent accommodations must be arranged by employee
Application Deadline: April 17, 2026
The Canmore Museum is a not-for-profit society founded in 1984, and has been the trusted custodian
of our shared heritage, collective memories, and what matters most to this community for nearly five
decades. Our work is a catalyst for community building, collective learning, and social sustainability.
Our mission is to ignite collective experiences and unexpected connections. To do this, we consistently
bring people together around our shared mountain landscapes and Bow Valley art, culture, heritage
and places, incorporating STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, art and math) in creative
ways to build a stronger, more connected community.
The Canmore Museum is deeply committed to the work of community building through culture and
history, and to bringing diverse communities together to strengthen society. This includes a
commitment towards Truth and Reconciliation with Treaty 7 Indigenous communities, and equity,
diversity and inclusion. We embark on this journey with humility, as we build relationships with the
many diverse communities and histories, here in Canmore.
About the Opportunity
Do you have a passion for history? Do you enjoy interacting with people of all ages? The Canmore Museum is looking for a heritage interpreter/ digital curator for the summer of 2026.
This role will engage with visitors at the NWMP Barracks and the Museum. Reporting to the programs
manager, this position will appeal to anyone with an interest in the human history of the Rocky Mountain region of Southern Alberta. The heritage interpreter/ digital curator role is ideal for an emerging heritage or museum professional interested in developing practical experience in interpretation, public programming, curatorial research and digital engagement.
Interviews: April 20 to 24, 2026, in-person or virtually
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Programs Manager, at programs@canmoremuseum.com.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
French Version
