Working at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum
With summer being our busiest time, we hire seasonal staff to help us create a dynamic experience for our Museum visitors at both our Royal Saskatchewan Museum (Regina, Saskatchewan) and T.rex Discovery Centre (Eastend, Saskatchewan) locations. We house an extensive provincial research collection and hire applicants to assist in preparing, studying and cataloguing artifacts, specimens and objects. For community focused and volunteer opportunities, the Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum group seek candidates to fill positions on their board of directors and the gift shop.
How To Apply
Jobs at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum are posted in a variety of places.
- Take a look at jobs we have listed below
- Government's Summer Student Program page (for students)
- Public Job opportunities (for non-students), and
- Young Canada Works (for students and graduates)
Follow their respective instructions to apply.
Please note: To be eligible for student employment programs you must be attending and returning to school on a full-time basis. Proof of student status may be requested.
Job Opportunities
CONSERVATION LAB – CONSERVATION INTERN*
Project supervisors: Victoria Kablys Nielsen, Bailey Monsebroten
Lab/Collection: Conservation Lab, Indigenous Cultural Heritage Collection
We are seeking a Conservation Intern to work with staff in the Conservation and Indigenous Studies departments at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM). This position offers hands on experience in conservation science, preventive care, and culturally informed stewardship of Indigenous belongings. The successful candidate’s projects will include:
- Pesticide Residue Testing – Testing belongings using a portable X‑ray fluorescence (pXRF) spectrometer and assisting with organic residue sampling.
- Preventive Conservation and Stabilization – Performing treatments to stabilize belongings for safe handling and relocation.
- Packing and Move Preparation – Assisting with packing belongings for an upcoming collection move using contamination‑aware protocols.
The incumbent will also contribute to documentation workflows and may assist with social media updates to share insights about conservation work and cultural stewardship at the RSM.
Qualifications: To qualify for this position, the incumbent should have a strong background in the conservation of historic materials. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate of a recognized conservation program, preferably with a specialization in objects conservation and strong foundational knowledge in conservation science and preventive conservation.
Skills needed: NRCan pXRF Level 1 Certification (ideal) or willingness to obtain certification prior to starting; strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills; ability to work collaboratively and independently in an organized, efficient manner. Prior museum collection experience and an interest in Indigenous cultural heritage belongings—with experience following cultural protocols—are considered strong assets.
Skills to be gained: Sampling and testing for pesticide residues; object handling and preventive conservation; culturally informed stewardship practices; documentation and data collection; conservation treatment; packing and rehousing methods; science communication.
Salary: $21.00 per hour
Start/End Dates: May 4, 2026 to November 2, 2026 (with the possibility of a 1-year term, subject funding approval)
Application Process: Email applications (cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and a sample treatment report) by March 30, 2026 with the email Subject line “Conservation Intern Position – [Your Last Name]” (e.g., Conservation Intern Position – Smith) to: Victoria Kablys Nielsen, victoria.kablysnielsen@gov.sk.ca
*This conservation lab position is subject to funding approval from external agencies. We expect to know whether this funded position has been secured by April 1, 2026.
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