Town of Virden

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 

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

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

TOWN OF VIRDEN
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Town of Virden has an opening for a permanent full-time Equipment Operator II position.

This is a position in the Public Works Department, although the individual could be required to assist in other departments if necessary.  Equipment operation forms a relatively small portion of the varying overall duties, including manual labor.

This position requires an individual that is in good health and capable of carrying out the physical requirements of the job.  A valid Class 3 with air Manitoba driver’s license is necessary.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operation and routine maintenance of all Town-owned equipment
• Manual labor as assigned
• Supervision of work crews when assigned
• Miscellaneous duties as required, including working in other departments within the Town of Virden
• Weekend, shift work, call outs and on-call duties as required

Current starting wage is $27.51 per hour, with a six month raise to $28.67 and a twelve month raise to $29.40.

This position is generally scheduled for 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, but this could vary depending on requirements of the Employer, weather, or other circumstances.

A detailed job description is available at the Town Office.

Please forward resumes, complete with covering letter to:

Faye Pope, Office/HR Manager
Town of Virden
Box 310
Virden, Manitoba R0M 2C0

Phone: (204) 748-2440
Fax: (204) 748-2501

Email:  office.manager@virden.ca

Deadline for applications is Friday April 10^th at 4:00 pm.

Date of Posting: March 10, 2026

Job Title:  Assistant Curator

Job Location:   Virden Pioneer Home Museum
390 King Street
Virden, Manitoba

Start Date:      May 4, 2026
End Date:        August 31, 2026

Salary:      Starting at $17.50/hr and up depending on experience

Virden Pioneer Home Museum consists of a unique 2 story brick home built in 1888 which depicts how a family would have lived in the Victorian Era and 3 additional Annexes that have been added on over the years which are home to artifacts following the Victorian Era.

Hours Open:    Tuesday to Saturday     9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Position:    Full Time Seasonal  -  May 4, 2026 to August 31, 2026

 Reports to:   Museum Manager  

 Responsibilities:

•  create tours for school classes, Day Care facility children, and Day Camp groups 
•  Downtown Events; Fundraising Events; Museum Day & BBQ, and/or Kid’s Day 
•  update inventory database on computer so we will be ready for new Musetoba online database when it comes available 
•  create social media updates and changes to web site as required
•  provide interactive tours to visitors 

Education, Skills, Experience:

• Open to University, College, High school students
• Interests in History, Museum Studies, Archival studies, Research Projects, Tourism, Office Management                
• Interest in Event Planning, Marketing and Public Relations
• Must be a youth between 15 and 30 years of age, legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident or have refuge status in Canada, with a valid social insurance number
• Well versed in social media platforms and excellent computer skills

Application can be sent by email to the attention of S. Ivey at     virdenpioneermuseum@gmail.com

 or mail to :   Virden Pioneer Home Museum Inc.,   P.O. Box 2001,  Virden, Mb   R0M 2C0 

 Deadline for applications: April 15, 2026 to allow for interviews