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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Job Title: Museum Assistant <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>306 Josephine Street, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>250.358.7288<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Website: Newdenver.ca<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Period of Employment: May 8 – Aug 25, 2017 (16 Weeks) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hours: 9:30am - 5:30pm (5 days/wk) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Salary: $13.00 per hour <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'>The Nikkei<a style='mso-footnote-id:ftn1' href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" title=""><span class=MsoFootnoteReference><span class=MsoFootnoteReference><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'>[1]</span></span></span></a> Internment Memorial Centre (NIMC) opened its doors in 1994 as an initiative of the New Denver Kyowakai Society to commemorate and honor the stories of over 22,000 Japanese Canadians who were stripped of their civil rights, labelled "enemy aliens" and uprooted from their coastal homes during the Second World War. Located in New Denver, BC, on the site of a former internment camp, the original buildings, period artefacts, interpretive displays, and Heiwa Teien garden designed by the renowned Roy (Tomomichi) Sumi, chronicle this extraordinary episode in Canadian history.<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></span><span class=apple-converted-space><span style='background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'>The purpose of the NIMC is to collect, preserve, conserve, research, exhibit, and interpret objects which represent the life and condition of the Nikkei living in the New Denver and West Kootenay internment camps between 1942-1957. Owned and operated by the Village of New Denver, the NIMC was designated as a National Historic Site in 2010. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Museum Assistant will assist with the daily operation of the National Historic Site, providing historic and tourist information to visitors, processing admissions and gift shop sales, performing maintenance and clerical tasks. The Museum Assistant will also take part in community cultural activities organized by the NIMC and <span style='background:white'>will perform other related duties as required.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'>The Assistant will acquire skills in communications, marketing and public service, multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, problem solving, museum operations and policies. Opportunities for participation in museum led community outreach will also be provided. Day-to-day responsibilities include </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>cash handling, general office procedures, protection of personal information, preparing written reports.<span style='background:white'> The setting will provide experience in cultural diversity, working as a team, and the importance of sharing history for future generations. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Skills Required: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white;font-weight:normal'>The position is suitable for a student in the field of History, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English and Arts & Culture Administration, </span></strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Office Administration and Business Management<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white;font-weight:normal'>. </span></strong>Knowledge of Canadian History and Japanese Canadian History is an asset. Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Students should be organised and detail oriented. Must be willing to work closely and collaboratively with others and demonstrate a genuine interest in the work experience.<span class=apple-converted-space><b><span style='background:white'> </span></b></span><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white;font-weight:normal'>Fluent in English, Japanese language would be an asset.</span></strong><span class=apple-converted-space><b><span style='background:white'> </span></b></span></span><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";background:white;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white;font-weight:normal'>Candidates will be chosen on the basis of their skill level and ability, therefore we welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender or disability.</span></strong><span class=apple-converted-space><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'> </span></b></span><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'><br><br></span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'>Must be a student between the ages of 15 and 30, intending to return to your studies in the fall, and meeting all YCW eligibility requirements. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applications<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please forward applications with resume by email to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Bruce Woodbury, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of New Denver<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>office@newdenver.ca<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applications accepted until April 1, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>POSITION IS DEPENDENT ON GRANT FUNDING<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormalCxSpLast><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Orientation & Training <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:39.3pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>a)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>General Introduction – The student will receive an introduction to the NIMC, its history, programs and staff. They will be introduced to general operations of a municipally operated National Historic Site with a small staff and volunteer base. They will also be oriented to policies and procedures, safety and evacuation procedures, and work hour timesheet systems. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:39.3pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>b)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Work Orientation – Village staff will offer hands-on training of day-to-day museum operations and tasks, including how to open and close the site, cash handling, site monitoring, office administration and customer service. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:39.3pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>c)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Throughout the summer, there will be opportunities to participate in community outreach activities for the NIMC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:39.3pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>d)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>An orientation is completed at the beginning of their employment that follows that guidelines set out by WorkSafeBC directly focusing on young and new workers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'>Supervision and Mentoring Plan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Museum Assistant will be supervised by Village staff at the NIMC, who will conduct the orientation and hands-on training of the student, review policies and procedures, review daily tasks and goals, and provide mentoring and assistance to students. The students will receive formal progress assessments and take part in monthly performance reviews and career counselling sessions (i.e. 2 x 1 hour meetings). The mentoring plan will also provide an opportunity for students to provide feedback, suggestions and ideas. <b><span style='background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Health and Safety<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The student will receive an orientation on health and safety practices and emergency procedures by Village of New Denver staff. <span style='background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'>Recruiting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'>The position will be advertised widely through various cultural, community and post -secondary publications including local newsletters, newspapers, and local bulletin boards, the local secondary school, and post-secondary student job boards. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:white'>Applications from outside the region are encouraged. Some assistance may be available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Characteristics of City/Region<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre is located in the beautiful village of New Denver, BC. On the shore of pristine Slocan Lake, nestled in the foothills of the mountainous West Kootenay region, the community was founded as a mining town in 1892. It was incorporated as a village in 1929 and is currently home to a population of 500 residents. It has a moderate climate, clean air, clean water, and excellent offerings in the way of outdoor recreation. Valhalla Provincial Park is located nearby, and there are many other hiking and mountain biking opportunities on local trails. In addition to the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre, the town has other attractions including local galleries, museums, restaurants, gardens, campgrounds and shops. Several commercial and wild hot springs are can be enjoyed nearby in Nakusp and Ainsworth. The historic towns of Kaslo and Sandon are also located within a short drive. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_GoBack"></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div><div style='mso-element:footnote-list'><br clear=all><hr align=left size=1 width="33%"><div style='mso-element:footnote' id=ftn1><p class=MsoFootnoteText><a style='mso-footnote-id:ftn1' href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1" title=""><span class=MsoFootnoteReference><span class=MsoFootnoteReference><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>[1]</span></span></span></a> <span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#141823;background:white'>Nik•kei (</span><span lang=JA style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"MS Gothic";color:#141823;background:white'>日系</span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#141823;background:white'>) : people or a person of Japanese heritage. Commonly used in Japan to refer to people of Japanese ancestry that<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><span class=textexposedshow>are living abroad as citizens of other countries.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>