Work Experience Placements for Highschool Students

The Vancouver Aquarium offers a wide range of Work Experience placements through the year. These placements are a valuable support to the Aquarium mission,staff and volunteer team. Students will learn new skills and gain an understanding of the Aquarium work site. Placement opportunities are emailed directly to high school work experience coordinators. We accept placements at many times during the year, based on departmental and organizational needs. There are a limited number of opportunities so advance planning is essential. Arrangements must be made by the coordinating teacher. Onsite training, supervision and evaluation is provided. These placements are open to students grades 10-12 (occasional age restrictions apply).

Benefits to Work Experience Placement students:

    -completion of Government requirements for graduation

    -letters of reference upon succesful completion of program

    -staff discounts while an active Work Experience Student

    -opportunity to work closely with Aquarium staff on a variety on programs

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
Interested in getting your work experience hours done at the Aquarium? Go see your career prep teacher or guidance councilor and ask them if they are already on our mailing list. If they are not, have them email workexperience@vanaqua.org to request being added. If they are, ask them to notify you when placements are come up.

INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS
Work Experience placements are offered to all high schools in the Greater Vancouver Area (and beyond, if there is interest). Work Experience teachers are welcome to contact the Coordinator of Youth Volunteers for more information on the program or to get put on the mailing list.

If you require further information about High School Work Experience contact Mari Otomo at:
workexperience@vanaqua.org or by phone: (604) 659-3478.

Internships for Post-Secondary Students

Please click here for Internships available at the Vancouver Aquarium.