Heritage Wardrobe Assistant

Shift: 35 hours per week with schedule to be determined

Wage: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour based on skills and experience.

Preferred Start Date: Immediately

Note this is a Young Canada Works YCW granted position. Applicants must also go through the YCW website. You must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) and must meet any other YCW employee requirements.

Summary : The Heritage Wardrobe Assistant works on the preparation and presentation of performances. The Wardrobe Assistant is responsible for the visual appearance of all Heritage Presenters onsite. They will research and gather information about clothing, materials, clothing making, and accessories during the Victorian and Edwardian era. This includes what is seen (clothes, shoes, hats, purses, canes, parasols, jewelry, wigs, makeup, etc.) as well as what isn't seen (corsets, hoops, boning, character elements such as padded stomachs, etc.). The Assistant will oversee the care and keeping of all wardrobe costuming including creation, fittings, repair and maintenance. They will also create and assemble costumes for events such as Murder Mysteries, High Teas, Cowboy Festival etc.

Main Responsibilities :

- Work with the staff collaborating on the preparation and presentation of performances
- Research and gather information about clothing,



accessories and related props during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- Gather additional information from co-workers including the curatorial and archival staff
- Assist in maintaining inventory records of wardrobe and props
- Assist with creating replicas of props used for the children’s theatre camps
- Assist with minor hand-sewing repairs of wardrobe

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities :

- Ability to hand-sew and stitch for minor repairs of heritage clothing
- Work within tight deadlines
- Creatively problem-solve within short timeframes
- Follow direction and work well with others
- Familiar with Google Docs

Considered an asset but not required:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working in the hospitality and tourism industry
- Occupational First Aid

Preference will be given to those seeking careers or who have an interest in Costume Design and/or Wardrobe for film and stage.

Working Conditions : On site at O’Keefe Ranch, with desk and office space, within different heritage buildings, outside on the grounds.

About Historic O’Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society

Website: okeeferanch.ca

Job Types : Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 16 weeks

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Perks :

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Heritage Wardrobe Assistant (Vernon)
🏢 Okeefe Ranch
📍 Vernon