Join Our Amazing Team! Come and be part of our dynamic team on this historic site located in Britannia Beach, British Columbia, overlooking the scenic Howe Sound. The Museum gratefully and respectfully acknowledge that the Britannia Mine Museum operates on the ancestral unceded territory of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. The positive work culture at the Museum offers you the chance to showcase your interpretive skills while welcoming guests to this important heritage experience.

We encourage applications from individuals who belong to equity deserving groups.

Apply early as this is a rolling application.

Advantages to being on the BMM team:

- Excellent work environment
- Discounts on retail, admissions, food and beverage
- An opportunity to enhance your public speaking, presentation and communication skills
- Access to the Vancouver Tourism Passport Challenge program (each May)
- Advantages at 3 months

The Role Reporting to the Interpretive Delivery Supervisor, Historic Interpreters are the “Heart of the Museum” and are responsible for delivering our public facing programs and tours. Communication skills are paramount to this role, as the Historic Interpreters bring the Museum alive for our guests. Interpreters act as the on-site ambassadors to greet, assist and engage visitors. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about history, visitor experience, customer service and education.

The Ideal Candidate

You are energetic, outgoing and enjoy working with people. You are already comfortable with public speaking . You have a keen interest in history, geology, education, mining and/or environmental issues.

As a full-time Interpreter, you play a key role in helping to ensure our visitors have a meaningful visit to the Museum. You love seeing others learn! You can memorize and retain a significant amount of historic and scientific content in order to deliver an excellent educational experience to our guests.

You are capable of performing all aspects of the position,



including working outdoors in all weather conditions, moving for majority of a shift, and wearing of necessary protective equipment and uniforms.

Please Note: The Museum is governed by the Mines Act, and any employees who access our underground tunnel must be 18 years of age. This position requires access to our underground tunnel, therefore applicants must be over the age of 18.

Important Information

- This is a regular, full time position
- 35-40 hours/week (Schedule: Thursday to Monday)
- Wage Range $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
- There is no public transportation to Britannia Mine Museum therefore applicants must have reliable transportation to the Museum.
- Must provide your own steel-toe boots or shoes, and black or dark grey work-style pants as per the Museum’s uniform requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Presenting the Museum’s Copper Quest underground tours
- Hosting BOOM! (an award winning, multi-sensory experience)
- Delivering a variety of school programs and educational activities
- Participating in the planning and delivery of special projects and events
- Roaming interpretation, assisting visitors in their activities on site (e.g. how to gold pan)
- Highlighting the Museum’s exhibits .
- Working closely with Guest Services to ensure smooth operations .
- Completion of daily and weekly tasks ensuring that excellent site standards and positive visitor impressions are met.
- Contributing to regular staff meetings
- Adherence to all safety considerations , related operating processes and policies and for tours, shows, programs, and use of on-site equipment.

Required knowledge,



skills and abilities

- A background or formal education in historic or visitor interpretation is considered an asset for this role
- Ability to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds using tact, being respectful and professional
- Excellent communication skills, and can adjust your presentation to suit the understanding of the group (e.g. children, international visitors, etc.).
- Team player, dependable, adaptable, excellent time management skills
- Excellence in providing customer service opportunities

Qualifications:

- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- All employees must complete a Criminal Record Check, in accordance with the Museum’s Child and Vulnerable People Code of Conduct. The cost and process is covered by the Museum.
- Willing to take Basic First Aid as required

Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility: Britannia Mine Museum is committed to fair and equitable treatment, representation and prosperity for all peoples in our communities and our industry. We condemn all forms of racism, discrimination, intolerance, and bigotry and work to use the power of the museum spaces, arts, creativity and self-expression to attain equality and representation for everyone.

Britannia Mine

Museum is committed to fostering community and organizational well being and actively explores any required changes to our policies initiatives , and practices to address the root causes of inequalities.

Statement on Truth and Reconciliation:

Britannia Mine Museum conducts its work on the unceded territory of the SkSk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation We respectfully honour their culture and tradition. We support the 94 recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and commit to taking action on recommendations involving museums, culture, arts and education. It is our hope that museums continue to be an integral part of the Truth and Reconciliation journey in this country.

📌 Historic Interpreter Regular Full-Time (Britannia Beach)
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