Maintenance Technician - Regular, Full-Time

Anticipated Start Date - October 20, 2026

Join Our Amazing Team!

The work culture at the Britannia Mine Museum offers you the chance to be creative and apply your skills while working in a vibrant and friendly setting. Come and be part of this dynamic organization on a beautiful, historic site located in Britannia Beach, overlooking the scenic Howe Sound.

Advantages to being on the team:

• Discounts on retail, admissions, food and beverage

• Opportunities to develop your skills with a great team

• Access to the annual Vancouver Tourism Passport Challenge program (each May)

The Role:

The Maintenance Technician is part of the team responsible for keeping the Museum site and its buildings safe, clean, well maintained, and open for business. This team combines strong technical skills and an abundance of creativity with a ‘can-do’ attitude. This role reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance & Construction, with oversight from the Director of Museum Site and Assets.

YOU are a DIY superstar who does what it takes to get the job done! You are hardworking and reliable. You understand the importance of keeping a site clean and shiny (even if it means getting a lot of dirt on your coveralls!). You can catch a curve-ball when a quick change in priorities is required.

Important Information:

• Applicants must have reliable transportation (car or carpool) to the Museum for all shifts (there is NO public transportation)

• Schedules include one or more weekend days and stat holidays (our busiest times)

• All employees must complete a Criminal Record Check (covered by the Museum)

• Resumes are welcomed from all equity deserving groups

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing detailed daily inspections of the site and assets for maintenance and safety purposes

• Checking tunnel conditions and that interpretive mine equipment is operational

• Inspecting and maintaining Mill Show and Simulator technical components

• Assisting with larger renovation projects

• Maintaining site buildings

• Custodial duties throughout the Museum

• Utilizing reclaimed lumber for repairs to heritage buildings

• Painting new and old buildings both inside and out

• Performing scheduled preventative maintenance tasks

• Assisting the curatorial team and events co-ordinator with projects, exhibits and special events

• Assisting with site event preparation and execution

• Skid-steer machine operation

• Site winterization and snow removal duties

• Pond maintenance

• Documenting your work as appropriate

• Other relevant duties as assigned

You Are:

• Hardworking, reliable and care about the work you produce

• A team player with strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with various departments and individuals

• Strong familiarity with safe use of hand and small power tools

• Confident in your ability to meet deadlines

• Able to respond to changing demands

• Knowledgeable about WHMIS/SDS (will train right candidate)

• Able to lift 35kg/77lb

• Organized, with an eye for detail

• Able to work in a fast-paced, open (at times, loud) environment.

We would be really impressed if:

! You have Carpentry or trades experience; electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or general mechanical

! You are a heavy equipment operator (skid steer, man lifts, etc.)

! You have worked in a similar role in a museum or tourism destination site

Qualifications:

• Basic First Aid (minimum) can be acquired after hiring

• Class 5 driver’s license

• Completion of a criminal record check (paid by the museum) in accordance with the Museum’s Child and Vulnerable People Code of Conduct after hiring.

Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility:

Britannia Mine Museum is committed to fair and equitable treatment, representation and prosperity for all peoples in our communities and our industry. We condemn all forms of racism, discrimination, intolerance, and bigotry and work to use the power of the museum spaces, arts, creativity and self-expression to attain equality and representation for everyone. Britannia Mine Museum is committed to fostering community and organizational well being and actively explores any required changes to our policies initiatives , and practices to address the root causes of inequalities.

Statement on Truth and Reconciliation:

Britannia Mine Museum conducts its work on the unceded territory of the SkSk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation We respectfully honour their culture and tradition. We support the 94 recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and commit to taking action on recommendations involving museums, culture, arts and education. It is our hope that museums continue to be an integral part of the Truth and Reconciliation journey in this country.