View the currently available employment opportunities with the Thunder Bay Museum.
To express your interest in an available position, please contact the Thunder Bay Museum at [email protected]
Acronyms: Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), Young Canada Works (YCW), Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ), Summer Experience Opportunities (SEO).
Duration: 14-weeks, 35 hours per week
Wage: $17.60/hour
Tentative start date: 25 May 2026
The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society seeks to hire a student for 14 weeks to help improve intellectual control over a backlog of newly donated archival material. We intend to complete the processing of many donations, beginning with accessioning, proceeding on to arranging and describing (to the series level where appropriate), and finishing with the development of a preliminary finding aid, which can be posted electronically to ARCHEION and the Canadian Archival Information Network (CAIN). The student hired would assist at all stages of the process.
Duration: 14-weeks, 35 hours per week
Wage: $17.60/hour
Tentative start date: 25 May 2026
The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society seeks to hire a student for 14 weeks to assist with processing the Museum’s backlog of artifact donations. Working under the supervision of the Collections Curator, the student will catalogue a series of artifact donations of various types and provenances. This process includes measuring, describing, photographing, and performing condition assessments and subsequently entering this information into PastPerfect Online, the Museum’s artifact database.
The process will also involve researching the provenance and significance of artifacts to Thunder Bay’s history where appropriate and generating content for the Museum’s social media feed to bring this information to the general public.
Duration: 14-weeks, 35 hours per week
Wage: $17.60/hour
Tentative start date: 25 May 2026
The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society seeks to hire a student to assist with education programs for youth (6 to 12 years) and seniors (65+ years). The student will deliver programming to people in the Senior Living Centres/ Retirement or Long-Term Care Homes and education programs to children at the Museum; as part of the position, the student(s) will also research, develop, implement, and evaluate new Senior and Educational programs to be delivered in person or virtually. The programs will tie into the local history of the city of Thunder Bay and the region of Northwestern Ontario, and they will follow current Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum guidelines or age-related theme-based activities.
Duration: 14-weeks, 35 hours per week
Wage: $17.60/hour
Tentative start date: 25 May 2026
During the critical summer tourism and events season the Outreach and Digital Marketing Assistant will promote the region’s rich heritage to tourists, members of the public, and online followers of the Thunder Bay Museum’s content. Time will be allocated among attending in-person community events, outreach to seniors’ homes, and preparing digital content with a historical focus.
In turn, the employee will be provided with skills training to be directly involved in several public-facing Museum programs, will meet and work with many community groups, children, residents, and visitors to Thunder Bay in a variety of situations, and will be able to use this experience as a stepping stone into their future education or career.
Duration: 8-weeks, 35 hours per week
Wage: $17.60/hour
Tentative start date: 15 June 2026
Under the supervision of collections staff, the student will assist with cataloguing newly donated artifacts and archival materials by photographing or digitizing them, writing descriptive labels, and conducting historical research. They will help maintain accurate catalogue records, carry out data entry, respond to basic research inquiries, and support artifact inventory or collections re-organization projects as needed.
This work directly advances The Thunder Bay Museum’s ongoing efforts in digital preservation, proper collections care, and equitable public access to our holdings. By contributing to these essential tasks, the student will gain practical experience in collections management, documentation standards, and research skills while helping safeguard and share the region’s material history.
Duration: 8-weeks, 35 hours per week
Wage: $17.60/hour
Tentative start date: 2 July 2026
The assistant aids the Museum’s Education and Outreach Coordinator in developing and delivering the Museum’s Summer Theme Camp programs. Spanning 8 weeks, with three days of training and preparation before they begin and 2 days of wrap up at the end. Providing daily leadership and supervision of activities for children ages 6-12 attending the theme camps. Preparing daily program plans with activities and preparing all materials necessary for them. Ensuring the environment where the theme camps occur is thoroughly cleaned and free of hazards—interacting with parents to ensure the success of their child’s involvement. This role is critical for the Museum to connect with young people and helps instill a pride of place in Thunder Bay for future generations.
Duration: 8-weeks, 35 hours per week
Wage: $17.60/hour
Tentative start date: 15 June 2026
Under the supervision of the Curator/Archivist, the student will research and write 500–2,500-word articles on topics related to the history of Northwestern Ontario, contributing to the Museum’s annual output of roughly 100 published pieces across local newspapers and magazines. Working within established editorial processes, the student will learn to conduct historical research, develop clear and engaging public-facing content, and refine drafts through regular feedback and mentorship. This supervised environment supports the development of transferable skills in writing, analysis, communication, and time management, all of which are valuable for future work in heritage, communications, publishing, or related fields.
By producing accurate, accessible and community-centred articles, the student will help sustain an ongoing connection between the public and The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, encouraging participation in our programs and strengthening the Museum’s regional presence. The role provides meaningful exposure to museum operations and outreach, while enabling the student to contribute directly to inclusive storytelling and the sharing of local history.
Duration: 8-weeks, 35 hours per week
Wage: $17.60/hour
Tentative start date: 29 June 2026
Under the direction of the Museum’s Chief Operating Officer and Education and Outreach Coordinator, the Tourist Booth Attendant will help promote The Thunder Bay Museum’s programs, exhibits, and services through social media activity, community festivals, and special events. The student will represent the Museum at events such as Pride celebrations, Fort William Historical Park events, the City of Thunder Bay’s summer programming, Mining Day, and Science North events. Working collaboratively with staff, they will gain experience in public engagement, tourism outreach, digital communications, and event operations while helping visitors, local and from afar, learn about Thunder Bay’s history.
The student will support content creation for the Museum’s social media channels and website, assist with event set-up and public interaction, and gather measurable data from each outreach activity to help evaluate impact and inform planning. This role provides practical training in communication, customer service, data collection, and community engagement, all while strengthening the Museum’s ability to connect with diverse audiences and expand its regional visibility.
Duration: 8-weeks, 35 hours per week
Wage: $17.60/hour
Tentative start date: 15 June 2026
Under curatorial staff supervision, the student will digitize photographs from The Thunder Bay Museum’s extensive collection of more than 500,000 images, working with formats including slides, negatives, and prints. They will receive training in proper handling techniques to ensure the safe care of originals throughout the digitization process, while developing technical skills in scanning, documentation, and digital file management.
This position directly supports the Museum’s long-term digital preservation efforts and enhances equitable public access to the region’s archival photographs. By contributing to this ongoing project, the student will help safeguard irreplaceable visual records of Northwestern Ontario’s history while gaining practical experience in collections care and digital heritage work.
Duration: 8-weeks, 35 hours per week
Wage: $17.60/hour
Tentative start date: 29 June 2026
Under the guidance of front-line and administrative staff, the Visitor Services Assistant will help enhance the visitor experience during the Museum’s peak summer season. Responsibilities include welcoming and assisting guests, communicating with members, distributing surveys, answering questions about programs and exhibits, and supporting the promotion of Museum activities through social media and on-site engagement.
This position is essential to ensuring a high standard of customer service at a time when the Museum receives visitors from across Canada, the United States, and abroad. The student will gain experience in public service, communications, audience engagement, and tourism-oriented outreach while helping create a positive and inclusive environment for all guests.
Duration: 32 days, 7.25 hours per day
Wage: $17.60/hour
Tentative start date: 1 June 2026
The Collections Assistant will assist in cataloguing a backlog of artifact donations. This process involves describing, measuring, photographing, and assigning numbers and home locations to artifacts, and may also involve historical research where applicable, as well as condition reporting. The employee will also as time permits draft several social media posts related to highlight interesting historical items that are being catalogued to generate engagement with the broader public. This position would be predominantly behind the scenes and not involve significant interaction with the public, but opportunities could be provided to network and meet professionals at other heritage institutions.
Duration: 32 days, 7.25 hours per day
Wage: $17.60/hour
Tentative start date: 1 June 2026
The Visitor Services Assistant will promote and strengthen visitor experiences at the Thunder Bay Museum during the summer peak season. Duties include communication with members and guests, distributing surveys, promoting programs, services, and events, and social media marketing. This role is critical for the Museum to provide the highest level of customer service to our visitors, especially during those summer months when many tourists from all over Canada, the USA, and the rest of the world visit.
Duration: 12-month contract, 35 hours per week
Salary: $18.50 per Hour
The Thunder Bay Museum is seeking a Collections Intern to join our team for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will assist the Collections Curator with continuing the Museum’s ongoing collections management and preventive conservation efforts.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, professional, and organized, and will have some experience in museum collections and database management. We are looking for someone who believes in the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society’s mission and will demonstrate exceptional drive to assist with the ongoing improvement and maintenance of our permanent collection.
Application deadline: 30 January 2026
Duration: 8-12 hours per week
Wage: $17.20/hour
The Thunder Bay Museum is seeking a weekend receptionist who will be responsible for Museum admissions and gift shop sales on Saturday and Sunday on an as-needed basis. This position is casual and may only require occasional weekend availability.
Duration: Casual Contract, Part-time
Salary: $25.00 per Hour
The Thunder Bay Museum is looking for an energetic, people-focused Special Events Coordinator to join our team on an indefinite casual contract. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape unforgettable fundraising and member experiences that connect our community to the stories that matter. You’ll bring your strong communication skills, creativity, and initiative to design and deliver meaningful events, build relationships with donors and sponsors, and strengthen support for the Museum’s future.
Application deadline: 19 December 2025
The Thunder Bay Museum does not currently have any job openings. Please check back in Spring 2023 when Summer Jobs will be posted. If you are interested in putting forward a resume for future consideration, please email Executive Director, Scott Bradley by clicking the button below.
