[BCMA] Heritage Program Supervisor Position at Historic Stewart Farm

Thu Jul 3 09:36:58 PDT 2025

The City of Surrey is hiring a Heritage Program Supervisor at Historic Stewart Farm.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.surrey.ca/psc/CAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U and search by job ID 6575 (or Heritage Program Supervisor)

Located on the unceded and ancestral lands of the Salish peoples, including the q¿ic¿¿y (Katzie), q¿¿¿:n¿¿¿¿n¿ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) Nations, the City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities.

The City of Surrey ‘s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative Heritage Program Supervisor (CSA 5) at the Historic Stewart Farm, a vibrant heritage site located within Elgin Heritage Park, along the Nicomekl River. This Regular Part-Time position reports to the Coordinator of Heritage Programs and is an integral part of the team that delivers high quality educational programming, special events, and a one-of-a-kind heritage experience.

Responsibilities

  *   Plan and deliver curriculum-based school programming;
  *   Support annual planning and lead the delivery of services, including educational programs, public programs, special events, day camps, and outreach initiatives;
  *   Write copy for registered programs and related initiatives;
  *   Support visitor experience;
  *   Oversee the acquisition and use of the Teaching Collection and Costume Collection;
  *   Liaise with City colleagues regarding other curriculum-based programs;
  *   Supervise and schedule staff, instructors, and volunteers;
  *   Monitor revenues and expenses within assigned budgets;
  *   Maintain and update program data in the PRC Management System;
  *   Support site and workplace safety and security;
  *   Liaise with marketing staff to promote programs and events; and
  *   Record accurate statistics and produce various reports as requested

The successful candidate will have:

  *   Demonstrated experience developing and delivering a wide range of heritage programs;
  *   Confidence speaking in front of audiences of various sizes
  *   Sound knowledge of school curriculum of BC;
  *   Exceptional customer service skills;
  *   Strong written and oral communication skills;
  *   Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and affiliated groups and community partners;
  *   Knowledge of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and how they relate to the museum/heritage sector;
  *   Knowledge of best practices for museum/heritage operations.

Qualifications

  *   Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a degree/diploma in a discipline relevant to the specialty from a recognized post secondary institution plus two years progressively responsible experience in area of specialty, including supervision. OR
  *   Equivalent acceptable combination of training and experience
  *   Valid BC Driver’s License
  *   Current Emergency First Aid and CPR certificate (or acceptable equivalent)
  *   Consent to disclosure of Criminal Record information
  *   Experience working in a heritage or museum setting is an asset

Other Information
Number of Job Openings: 1
Pay Grade: Schedule D
Hourly Rate: $ 32.04

Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date
This job will be posted until July 11, 2025.

JERRILIN SPENCE | CURATOR OF EXHIBITS & PROGRAMS

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CITY OF SURREY
Historic Stewart Farm
13723 Crescent Road, Surrey, BC, Canada V4P 1J4
T 604.591.4798 | F 604.591.4789 | C 604.230.3702  www.surrey.ca/stewartfarm <http://www.surrey.ca/stewartfarm%C2%A0>

Surrey is situated on the unceded and ancestral lands of the Salish peoples, including
the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and se’mya’me (Semiahmoo) Nations.

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