To be an employee of the Museum is to:

- Have the privilege of working for a Crown Corporation, and an internationally renowned institution, located on one of the most beautiful sites in the National Capital Region;
- Advance your career within an inclusive, dynamic and stimulating work environment;
- Work with an exceptional team of professionals who value your contribution, expertise, diverse opinions and continuous improvement;
- Obtain a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

We are looking for a Program Officer, DMC As a Program Officer, you will play a key role in implementing, promoting, and continuously improving the Digital Museums Canada (DMC) Investment Program and managing its funded projects. You will contribute to strengthening DMC’s relationships with Canadian museums, as well as heritage, cultural, and Indigenous organizations, by providing them with information, advice, and support throughout their participation in the program.

What we are looking for:

- Action Oriented
- Analytical Thinking
- Client Focus
- Concern for Order and Quality
- Effective Communication
- Enhancing Efficiency
- Flexibility
- Information Seeking
- Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration

3 to 5 years of experience in the following areas:

- Project management within a cultural context, including the establishment and tracking of budgets and schedules;
- Coordination of projects and work within multidisciplinary teams;
- Evaluation of ideas, approaches, and project plans;
- Analysis and assessment of proposals, projects, and data to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance;
- Development and maintenance of skilled relationships and institutional partnerships;
- Preparation and delivery of reports and presentations;
- Development and maintenance of comprehensive and up-to-date databases;
- Participating in the Call for Proposals process, including applicant support, proposal assessment,



and the preparation of briefing materials.

Knowledge in the following areas:

- The mandate and program of Digital Museums Canada (DMC), as well as the mandate, priorities, programs and services of the Canadian Museum of History (CMH);
- Products, programs and services offered by museums and other heritage organizations, particularly digital products and the technologies that support them;
- General museological principles and practices: user experience, interpretive planning, digital project development, design, storytelling, evaluation and online accessibility;
- Planning, development and evaluation of digital products;
- Contract management methods and practices;
- Strategic communications and consultation techniques;
- Knowledge of relevant legal frameworks: Museums Act, Financial Administration Act; Official Languages Act, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Accessible Canada Act.

Education: University degree in museum studies, heritage, education, history, arts, social sciences, humanities or computer science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Project management certification or accessibility accreditation would be considered an asset.

Compensation: $ 79,134 à $ 97,933 (E6)

Status: Temporary Full-Time Position until March 31, 2028 with possibility of extension (# 10413-03)

Security Level: Reliability Status

Location: 100, Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec

Language: CBC, We encourage all candidates to submit their application, regardless of whether they believe they meet the linguistic requirements of the position.



Qualified candidates will be sent for linguistic validation. In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, other qualified candidates may be considered.

Open to: Museum employees, external candidates and candidates from our recall list. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Apply no later than November 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

We thank all candidates for showing interest; however, only retained candidates will be contacted. Candidates must ensure their application clearly demonstrates how their experience meets the selection criteria.

The Canadian Museum of History is committed to fair and people-centered recruitment. We do not use any automated selection systems based on artificial intelligence (AI) to filter or reject candidates' resumes.

The masculine form is used in this document for the sole purpose of simplifying the text: it is not discriminatory in any way.

The Museum is committed to creating an organizational culture that fosters an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment for all. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including candidates from all cultures, racialized communities, all abilities, all sexual identities and genders, and anyone else who can contribute to the diversity of ideas. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment.

The Canadian Museum of History subscribes to the Employment Equity Act.

If you require an accommodation (including alternate formats of materials) in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Contact: Abiba Diarrassouba or Monica Lun Pun at (phone hidden) and (phone hidden) or at [email protected].

📌 Program Officer, DMC (Gatineau)
🏢 Canadian Museum of History/Musée canadien de l'histoire
📍 Gatineau