Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
111 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1A3
$55,000–$65,000 a year - Full-time
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
111 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1A3
$55,000–$65,000 a year
Job details

Pay
$55,000–$65,000 a year
Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Evening shift


Location
111 Bear Street, Banff, AB T1L 1A3

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match

Full job description
The Whyte in Banff is a vital gathering place for the community and for visitors to Banff National Park. We offer memorable experiences that connect people to our remarkable collections, amazing stories, and the breathtaking landscape around us. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic event-planning professional to support our robust events schedule, serving diverse audiences and interests.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Visitor Experience, the Events Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering all public and private programming at The Whyte. From exhibition openings and artist talks to workshops and donor events, the successful candidate will oversee the entire lifecycle of events—development, staffing, procurement, logistics, setup, and execution. Additionally, this role manages rentals of the museum grounds and Mason Hall.

With a strong passion for creating engaging and meaningful programming, the Events Specialist will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and collaborative. This role requires flexibility, as work hours vary based on event schedules and include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the development, organization, and delivery of all public and private programming, including but not limited to exhibition openings, workshops, panel discussions, artist talks, donor events, annual events, and more.
Ensure alignment of events with The Whyte’s mandate and collections.
Engage in the complete scope of event logistics including development, staffing, set up, take down, and delivery.
Oversee rentals for museum grounds and Mason Hall, ensuring seamless experiences for clients.
Collaborate with all museum departments to support programming initiatives and create meaningful engagement opportunities for our community.
Key Skills & Attributes

Strong leadership and collaborative skills
Exceptional communication and creativity
Dedication to excellence with a proactive and ambitious attitude
Excellent time management and organizational abilities
Qualifications Required:

Fluent command of the English language
Previous experience in event planning and programming
Proficiency with AV equipment
Must have permanent housing locally
Assets:

Post-secondary education in Fine Arts, Art History, History, Education, Natural History, or related fields
Valid First Aid Certification
Alberta ProServe Certification
Alberta Health Services Food Handling Certificate
Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and pension plan package
Employee discount at the museum shop
The Whyte is an equal-opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Employees of The Whytr enjoy a rewarding and culturally rich work environment.

This position is open to all, and we welcome those with a strong understanding and interest of Indigenous culture and history. Demonstrated knowledge of the cultures and history of the Canadian Rockies, including but not limited to local Indigenous Nations, such as Iyârhe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Goodstoney, Chiniki) Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), Tsuut’ina, Ktunaxa, Secwépemc, Cree, and Métis.

All interested applicants please apply with a cover letter and resume using the subject title “Events Specialist” to:

Gabi Wedin

Director of Visitor Experience

The Whyte

111 Bear Street, PO Box 160

Banff, AB, T1L 1A3

gwedin@whyte.org

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-07