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.
Careers at the Museum
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 by helping to preserve and share the stories of Canada’s medical past. 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
The Canadian Museum of Health Care is accepting 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.
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.
Submit your application package to:
Rowena McGowan, Curator
Canadian Museum of Health Care, Ann Baillie Building, 32 George Street
Kingston, ON | K7L 2V7
rowena.mcgowan@kingstonhsc.ca
Applications must be received by Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Selection of the Fellow will be confirmed by Monday, April 20, 2026