OPPORTUNITIES
As Canada’s premier health care museum, the Canadian Museum of Health Care offers a meaningful and dynamic environment for those interested in the intersection of health, heritage, and education. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, including high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as emerging and established professionals. Opportunities range from volunteer roles and internships to contract and seasonal positions in areas such as collections, education, public programming, and visitor services.
Get Involved with the Museum
We are hiring! Queen’s Work Study students for 2026-2027.
The Canadian Museum of Health Care is hiring three Work Study approved Queen’s University students starting September 15th.
Salary: $17.95 per hour
Hours: Up to 7 hours per week for a maximum of 210 hours across both semesters
Roles: Public Program Assistant (2)
Digital Content & Marketing Assistant (1)
View the full job descriptions on MyCareer.
As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage women, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples, persons with a disability, and persons who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply for employment.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00pm To apply, please send a resume, cover letter detailing your interest in the position, how you demonstrate the competencies and qualities required by this position, and the contact information of two references (email and phone) to Anna Collett, Programming & Communications Coordinator, at Anna.Collett@kingstonhsc.ca. Please include your student number on your resume. All candidates must qualify for the Queen’s Work Study program. Find out about your eligibility here.
We thank all applicants. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Alternative Practicum
The Canadian Museum of Health Care proudly serves as a placement site for Queen’s University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) students completing their Alternative Practicum. This unique, three-week placement allows teacher candidates to apply their skills in a museum setting while exploring non-traditional forms of education and public programming. Participants engage in meaningful projects such as developing learning resources, designing exhibits, or supporting educational initiatives that connect health history with diverse audiences.
For further information and to apply, contact us here.
Internships and Field Placements
The Canadian Museum of Health Care offers enriching internship experiences for students and emerging professionals interested in health history, museum practice, and public engagement. Interns contribute meaningfully to the Museum’s work through placements in collections, exhibitions, education, communications, and visitor services. Each internship is designed to support learning goals while offering hands-on experience in a professional heritage environment. Internships may be arranged as unpaid academic placements, work-integrated learning opportunities, or paid positions funded through external grants and programs such as Young Canada Works and Canada Summer Jobs.
The Museum collaborates closely with interns to ensure mentorship, skill-building, and a supportive, inclusive atmosphere throughout the experience. Whether you're pursuing a career in museums, health care, or education, an internship at the Canadian Museum of Health Care provides a unique opportunity to explore the past while shaping the future of public history.
If you are interested in having an internship or placement at the Canadian Museum of Health Care, contact us here.
Volunteers
Volunteers play a vital role at the Canadian Museum of Health Care. Whether supporting collections care, assisting with public programs and events, or enhancing visitor experiences, volunteers make a meaningful impact on the Museum’s daily operations and community outreach. We welcome individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate about history, health care, or education.
Volunteer opportunities are flexible and can be tailored to individual interests and availability. In return, volunteers gain valuable experience, learn new skills, and become part of a supportive and engaging museum community. Training and orientation are provided, and all contributions are deeply appreciated.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Canadian Museum of Health Care, contact us today.
Margaret Angus Research Fellowship
Applications are now closed for the 2026 Margaret Angus Research Fellowship
Every spring, the Canadian Museum of Health Care accepts proposals for a resident 16-week summer research fellowship (May – September), which will investigate a topic relevant to the history of health and health care. The fellow will communicate the results of their research by posting updates via the Museum’s blog, producing a scholarly manuscript that will become part of the Museum’s collection, and giving a public presentation in the fall.
Topics of research should focus on artefacts in the Museum’s collections or key themes/developments/individuals in the history of health care. It must clearly relate to the history and/or science of health and health care.
Please keep an eye on this space for the 2027 call for applications.
Applications must include:
A letter of application explaining the candidate’s interest in the fellowship, detailing their suitability for the position, and noting their selected topic.
An up-to-date CV including the candidate’s name, address, and contact information; education to date; previous employment experience; and other relevant activities.
A brief research proposal (300-350 words), which describes the topic and proposed research plan, reasons for the candidate’s choice of this topic, and how the project would utilize the Museum’s collections, reference materials, and/or exhibits, and/or enhance the Museum’s educational programs.
Two academic letters of reference.