Welcome, Cassy!

March 30, 2026

We would like to extend a huge thank you to our new curatorial assistant, Cassy Dyck! Cassy will be helping out around the museum while our curator is out on maternity leave. Welcome to the team, Cassy!

Cassy Dyck

Curatorial Assistant

Curatorial Assistant Cassy Dyck

Cassy worked as summer student for a couple of years while pursuing her undergraduate degree, and is happy to return to help out! She loves community and culture and also works at the Aylmer Library. When not at work, she can be found reading or creating for one of her myriad hobbies.

We’re Hiring!

March 24, 2026

Through the support of Young Canada Works and Canada Summer Jobs, we’re pleased to announce that we’ll be hiring two post-secondary students to help us document our collections via our online database. Those hired will:

  • Assist museum staff in the effort to fully digitize records relating to the museum collection.
  • Organize and document artifacts within a specified area of the collection, including creating a photographic record and database entry for each artifact.
  • Identify artifacts that do not fall within the museum mandate and set aside for review by the Acquisition Committee.
  • Assist with guided exhibit tours and visitors as needed.

Qualifications include:

  • Secondary school graduation.
  • Enrolled in post-secondary education, preferably related to culture, education, history, science, or tourism.
  • Experience in museum-related work is an asset.
  • Experience working with volunteers is an asset.
  • Must possess strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
  • Applicants may be required to provide a police records check.
  • Must be able to read cursive handwriting.

The Aylmer-Malahide Museum & Archives is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and detailed resumé by email no later than April 24, 2026, to officemanager@aylmermuseum.ca (attention: Kathi Vandermeer).

We thank all applicants who apply for this position; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information collected will be used for the purpose of candidate selection only.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Click here for more information.

The Swans Are Here!

March 10, 2026

We’re pleased to announce that the swans are here! As of Tuesday, March 10, 2026, there are 80 swans present in the Aylmer Wildlife Management Area.

The Tundra Swan Line (available at (519) 773-7926 and graciously provided by Eastlink) is live. The Swan Line will be updated daily with current numbers of swans, as provided by the Elgin Stewardship Council. The Stewardship Council will also be providing on-site interpretation services on a to-be-determined schedule.

Please view the interactive map below for directions to the Wildlife Area from Aylmer and for the locations of the four wildlife viewing stands.

 

For more information and current swan numbers, visit our Tundra Swan Line page.

 

 

 

Featured image courtesy of David Helsdon