Palaeontology Outdoor and Gallery Guide (tour guide)
Philip J Currie Dinosaur Museum
Job Posting Information
- Job Term: 2025 - 2026
- Position Type: Full Time
- Position Term: Summer
- Number of Vacancies: 3
- Salary: $18 per hour
- Location: Wembley, Alberta
- Position Start Date: May 11, 2026
- Position End Date: August 30, 2026
- Minimum Education Required: Some Post-Secondary
- All Areas of Study: No
Job Description:
Job Position: Palaeontology Outdoor and Gallery Guide
Organization Name: Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
Location: Wembley, Alberta
Wage: $18.00/ hour
Length of Position: May 11-August 30, 2026
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week (7.5 hours per day)
Billeting accommodation support provided to successful candidates**
The Paleontology Outdoor and Gallery Guides will provide excellent visitor experience in the museum during the busiest summer months and assist with the museum's summer tourism initiatives.
Description of Tasks:
The Paleontology Outdoor and Gallery Guides will have four main roles:
- Under the supervision of the Programs Manager and the Education Coordinator, the Paleontology Outdoor and Gallery Guides will be responsible for assisting in developing and delivering content for the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum's (PJCDM) 'Secrets of the Wapiti' float tour. This 4-5 hour public program takes 4-16 visitors down the Wapiti River in rafts, pointing out the natural, geological, and paleontological history of the area. Each guide will be responsible for providing content on 2-5 tours a week. All necessary training will be provided.
- Under the supervision of the Programs Manager, Curator, and the Education Coordinator the guides will provide guided tours of the galleries and the bonebed for visitors. They will be responsible for assisting individuals or groups with special needs (e.g., guests with special accessibility needs, sensory issues etc.) through the gallery and lab, and facilitating tours for private or specialty groups.
- Under the supervision of the Programs Manager, Curator and Animal Care Lead- the Palaeontology Outdoor and Gallery Guide will assist with care of the live animals (snake and tortoise) and assist with delivery of the reptile show each day.
- Under the supervision of the Programs Manager and the Education Assistant, the Paleontology Outdoor and Gallery Guides will assist with Dino Summer Camp programming as needed.
- In addition to these main duties, as time permits, the guides will also work with the Museum Technician and Collections Assistant and the Summer Laboratory Assistant to prepare and conserve fossils in lab.
This position will:
- Promote an understanding of palaeontology within the Peace Region of Alberta.
- Promote interest and enthusiasm for fossils through providing the public an opportunity to speak with someone with an in-depth palaeontology knowledge.
- Provide excellent visitor experience.
- Assist visitors with special needs through the galleries/lab
- Oversee the care of the museum's live animal exhibits
- Help develop ideas for the betterment of the museum galleries/exhibits.
- Preserve and protect palaeontological resources as historical resources for future generations.
- Attend to duties within the museum not other specified, as the need arises.
- Assist with other museum initiatives, as time allows.
The period of employment for this position will run from May 11 to August 30, 2026 (Some negotiation around start/end dates may be considered).
To Apply:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and any eligible person is welcome to apply for this position. If interested, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to the employer
The application deadline is Friday, April 11th at 11:59 pm MDT or until a suitable candidate is secured (whichever occurs first). Please note only successful candidates will be contacted and scheduled for an interview. Virtual interviews are possible for candidates not local to the region.
Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have the following attributes/qualities:
- Some knowledge and interest in Alberta's palaeontology, geology, and/or natural history.
- Comfortable working and interacting with the public, including children.
- Comfortable floating down a river in a raft (no whitewater)
- The ability to work as a team
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- A Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent.
Preference will be given to candidates who:
- Are currently attending and/or be returning to post-secondary education with a degree in palaeontology, geology, archaeology, museum studies, zoology, biology, science, engineering, or equivalent.
- Have some experience preparing and/or handling fossils in a lab or field setting.
- Have experience in guiding and/or adventure tourism
- Have experience with program delivery
- Have an Alberta Class 4 or higher Driver's license
- Have proficiency in French
Other Information:
About the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
The PJCDM is located 2 km outside the Town of Wembley and approximately 33 km from the City of Grande Prairie. While the successful candidate is responsible for finding their own accommodation in the Grande Prairie area, the museum can suggest some potential options. The successful candidate must be present, in-person, at the museum during work hours. They must be willing to work some evenings and weekends to accommodate volunteers and special events.
Application Information
- Application Deadline: April 11, 2026 11:59 PM
- Application Requirements: Cover Letter, Resume, Other
- Other Application Information: references required
Application Method:
- Apply through Employer website