Virden Employment Skills Centre
227 Wellington Street West
(204) 748-6083
vesc2@wcgwave.ca
vdnesc.ca
VESC is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals in meeting employment needs, serving the R.M of Pipestone, R.M. of Sifton, R.M of Wallace-Woodworth, Town of Virden, Elkhorn, Reston, Sinclair, Kenton, & Oak Lake.
VESC helps unemployed Manitobans prepare for, find, and keep jobs by providing a variety of short-term employment-related services, as well as assisting employers in finding potential staff, and posting job ads on behalf of the employer. All services are free of cost.
Summer Opportunities - Virden Swimming Pool
Summer Employment Opportunities
Virden Public Swimming Pool
Head Lifeguard/Assistant Head Lifeguard:
- 2-3 years previous Instructor experience plus certifications listed below.
Lifeguard/Instructor:
Certifications Required for Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor and Lifeguard/Instructor
- Willing to obtain, or currently hold valid First Aid Certification with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate of C-Level or higher
- Valid National Life Guard Service (NLS)
- Valid Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
- Valid Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI)
- Valid Life Saving Instructor (LSI)
Assistant Lifeguard:
Certifications Required for Assistant Lifeguard
- Willing to obtain, or currently hold valid First Aid Certification with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate of C-Level or higher
- Valid Bronze Cross Certification or Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard Certification
Please include the following along with your resume and cover letter:
Preferred position of interest
Copies of all relevant certifications (required)
Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Faye Pope, Office Manager
Town of Virden
Box 310
Virden, MB, R0M 2C0
Email: office.manager@virden.ca
Summer Opportunities - Programs Events Leader and Assistants
TOWN OF VIRDEN
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Town of Virden has the following employment opportunities available for the summer of 2026:
Programs/Events Leader – this position, starting July 6, 2026, will be primarily responsible for the coordination of the planning, implementation, operation and evaluation of the Community Day Camp programs for children 5 to 11. Other duties may include planning and assisting with other community programs and events.
Programs/Events Assistants – these three positions, starting July 6, 2026, will be primarily responsible for assisting at the Community Day Camp. Other duties may include assisting with other community programs and events.
The positions listed above will both be subject to 40 hour work weeks, which could include evenings and weekends. The successful applicants must be self-starters, possess exceptional organizational and time management skills and communication skills. The ability to work with children and the general public is imperative. An original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) and Child Abuse registry search will be required prior to the commencement of employment.
Detailed job descriptions are available at the Virden Town Office.
Resumes will be accepted until Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Please forward resume with cover letter to:
Faye Pope
Office Manager
Town of Virden
Box 310
Virden, MB, R0M 2C0
Email: office.manager@virden.ca
Summer Opportunity - Flower & Garden Caretaker
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FLOWER & GARDEN CARETAKER
The Town of Virden is seeking to employ a self-motivated individual with a keen interest and knowledge of flowers, shrubs, trees and landscaping to assist in its annual planting and seasonal maintenance of beautification projects within the community.
Duties include the designing, planting and caring for flowerbeds, planters and hanging baskets throughout town.
Preference will be given to individuals who have graduated from or are enrolled in a recognized green space management course. Individuals with similar experience and training are encouraged to apply. Applicants must hold a valid driver's license.
This position will run from May to September, and this posting will remain open until filled.
Please forward resume with cover letter to:
Faye Pope, Office Manager
Town of Virden
Box 310
Virden, MB, R0M 2C0
Email: office.manager@virden.ca
Summer Opportunities - Green Team
The Town of Virden is accepting applications for two summer students to be employed under the Green Team Program for the period May 4 to August 21, 2026 in Parks and Recreation and Public Works. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 24 and hold a valid driver’s license.
The Town of Virden is accepting applications for one summer student to be employed under the Green Team Program for the period July 6 to August 21, 2026 in Parks and Recreation.
Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2026.
Please forward resume with cover letter to:
Faye Pope, Office Manager
Town of Virden
Box 310
Virden, MB, R0M 2C0
Email: office.manager@virden.ca