Museum Registrar

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The Lucan Area Heritage and Donnelly Museum has operated since 1995 working to conserve and exhibit the history of Lucan, the surrounding area, as well as the prominent figures and stories within.

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As a Museum Registrar with the Donnelly Museum, candidates will have the opportunity to learn and/or sharpen a number of skills related to the heritage sector and beyond. The candidate will work with the museum staff and heritage board to help expand and complete our digital catalogue of artifacts, archives, and photographs and plan exhibit upgrades. In addition to this, they will have the opportunity to take part in and learn many aspects of museum operations as they will also work with our visitors providing tours and operating our museum gift shop, assist with maintenance and preparation of exhibits, and all other sundry duties related to the smooth and effective operation of a historical museum.

 

The ideal candidate will be computer literate with a facility for learning new programs and applications, be able to communicate at a high level both written and orally in English, and be a reliable and responsible worker, adaptable, and able to work both independently and in a team environment. Though not necessary, study, experience, or interest in the fields of history, public history, museum studies, conservation, library studies, and other related fields would be an asset.

 

The Donnelly Museum is located in Lucan, ON, a rural community with limited access to public transit. This position cannot be worked remotely, and so staff will be responsible for finding their way to the museum.

 

The contract will be for 16 weeks, beginning May 6th 2026 and ending August 23rd 2026.

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Shift hours will be Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30am to 4:30pm. 30 hours per week at $17.75 per hour.

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Candidates may apply by e-mailing a resume and cover letter lucanheritage@donnellymuseum.com with the subject line: YCW-MUSEUM REGISTRAR 2026. Deadline for applications is May 2nd.

 

Candidates MUST be eligible for the Young Canada Works program, and so must meet the following criteria:

- are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);

- are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);

- are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and

- are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.

 

The Lucan Area Heritage and Donnelly Museum is committed to a fair and equitable workplace and hiring practices. Preference will be given to members of the Canadian Government's Employment Equity Groups.

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History Museum Interpreter (CSJ)

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Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is a program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). It helps youth aged 15 to 30 gain paid summer work experience and develop skills for the job market. As such applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age.

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As a History Museum Interpreter with the Donnelly Museum, candidates will have the opportunity to learn and/or sharpen a number of skills related to the heritage sector and beyond. The candidate will work under the direction of museum staff and heritage board

to help share the history of our community. They will be the primary point of contact for visitors to the museum and will undertake all aspects of visitor's services (tours, answering phones, answering questions, operating our Point of Sale/Gift Shop). 

In addition to this, they will have the opportunity to take part in and learn many aspects of museum operations as they will also assist with maintenance and preparation of exhibits, assist the registrars with cataloguing, cleaning, and all other sundry duties related to the smooth and effective operation of a historical museum.

 

The ideal candidate will be computer literate with a facility for learning new programs and applications, be able to communicate at a high level both written and orally in English, and be a reliable and responsible worker, adaptable, and able to work both independently and in a team environment. Though not necessary, study, experience, or interest in the fields of history, public history, museum studies, conservation, library studies, and other related fields would be an asset.

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There are two employment cycles:

May 6th 2026 through July 5th 2026

July 1st, 2026 through August 30th, 2026

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The contract will be for 16 weeks, beginning May 6th 2026 and ending August 23rd 2026.

 

Shift hours will be Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30am to 4:30pm. 30 hours per week at $17.75 per hour.

 

Candidates may apply by e-mailing a resume and cover letter lucanheritage@donnellymuseum.com with the subject line: CSJ 2026.

Deadline for applications is May 2nd. 

 

The Lucan Area Heritage and Donnelly Museum is committed to a fair and equitable workplace and hiring practices. Preference will be given to members of the Canadian Government's Employment Equity Groups.​