Collection Manager

Paintings, Drawings, Prints and Photographs, Archives Department, HRO18

Royal BC Museum

Location: Victoria BC
Compensation: $56,032 - $63, 565 based on experience

The Royal British Columbia Museum is one of Canada's great cultural treasures. Our collections, research and public programs enable us to tell the stories of BC in ways that enlighten, stimulate and inspire.  

Description and Duties    

The Collection Manager is part of the Archives, department, which is responsible for the BC Archives, physical and digital access to collections, and preservation and conservation services and initiatives. The mandate of this department as it relates to BC Archives is to ensure that the historical records of the province are preserved, managed and made accessible.  The department is also responsible for managing physical and digital access to collections via a reference room and a collection management system.  
Qualifications    Education (Screening criteria):

• Post-secondary education in archival studies, curation, conservation and/or preservation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with framed works of art, archives or museum collections.

OR

• Gallery Technician or a Certificate in library, archival, preservation, conservation or related studies and 5 years' working with historical collections or in a gallery setting.
  

Experience (Screening criteria):

• 2+ years working in an archive, museum or gallery or similar institution with works of art on canvas, paper or photographs
• 1-2 years' preferred experience in the care and handling of paintings including packing and exhibition
• Experience managing a collection of historical records, artifacts, framed works of art or photograph collections or similar
• Some project management experience with the ability to determine appropriate costs related to special projects, acquisition, and storage of archival material
  

Knowledge (Assessment Criteria):

• Knowledge of preservation requirements for paintings, prints or photographs
• Knowledge of handling framed paintings, including best practice for framing, hanging, moving and storage
• Knowledge of best practices for environmental conditions of works of art on exhibit
• Knowledge of different art mediums and/or photographic processes
  

Specialized conservation and/or preservation knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Works of art on canvas or paper
• Photographic collections
• Faming paintings and frame removal
  

Skills/Abilities (Assessment Criteria):

• Strong research skills with the ability to make recommendations for best practices for handling and packing works of art
• Ability to lift heavy objects with care and attention
• Ability to streamline workflow process
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and creative problem-solving skills while remaining accountable to performance measures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
  

Behavioural Competencies (Assessment Criteria)

Cultural Agility - is the ability to work respectfully, knowledgeably and effectively with Aboriginal people.  It is noticing and readily adapting to cultural uniqueness in order to create a sense of safety for all.  It is the capacity to relate to or allow for differing cultural perspectives and being willing to experience a person shift in perspective.
Teamwork & Cooperation - ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. It includes the desire and ability to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.
Results Orientation - is a concern for surpassing a standard of excellence. The standard may be one's own past performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (results orientation); challenging goals one has set; or even improving or surpassing what has already been done (continuous improvement). Thus a unique accomplishment also indicates Results Orientation.
Service Orientation -  implies a desire to identify and serve customers/clients, who may include the public, colleagues, partners (e.g., educational institutes, non-government organizations, etc.), co-workers, peers, branches, ministries/agencies and other government organizations. It means focusing one's efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of the customer/client needs.

How to Apply

Please submit your application in pdf format by May 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm (PST) quoting competition RB2022:12 via email to: PeopleandCulture@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Application Webpage (URL): https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/about/people/employment

Application Deadline: May 13, 2022 at 11:59 pm (PST)

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