Archives Manager
Royal BC Museum

Location: Victoria, BC
Compensation: Annual Salary Range: $ 80,652 - $ 91,992

The Royal BC Museum (RBCM) was established in 1886, making it one of the oldest continually operating museums in Canada.  Since its inception the museum has changed and evolved alongside the rest of the province. Today's RBCM is committed to creating community connections, gathering spaces and educational programs, and to providing opportunities for critical thinking, self-reflection, and thought-provoking experiences to people across BC and around the world.

The archives were founded in 1894 and in 2003, both organizations joined together to become BC's combined provincial museum and archives, with its purpose being to broaden the understanding about our province. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and wonder, while sharing BC's story with millions of visitors who walk through our doors and explore our website each year.

IMAX® Victoria is also part of the RBCM and provides incredible immersive cinematic experiences and work in tandem to deliver inspiring educational and entertaining experiences.

The RBCM, is updating not only the facilities and infrastructure, it is creating a new Collections and Research Building in Colwood, BC. It is an exciting time to join the museum team as we rethink and modernize our methods and processes, and welcome the perspectives and stories of all British Columbians.

Description and Duties    

The Archives Manager is responsible for providing expert knowledge about archival and other historical records in a variety of formats and strategies to gain access to their content.  This position manages and coordinates the appraisal, acquisition, processing, arrangement and description of records, develops and maintains relevant policies, procedures and standards, as well as the creation of access tools that provide description and control of the historical and evidentiary record of British Columbia.  

The position plans and implements archives-related programs, projects and services designed to engage existing and new audiences and stakeholders.  This Archives Manager supervises and mentors a team of archivists and access staff and looks after the day-to-day operations of a public reference room which includes onsite and remote inquiries.  The position also creates and nurtures partnerships and community connections through active involvement with committees, conferences, presentations and other stakeholder events.

Qualifications    

This position requires a master's degree in Archival Studies or Library & Information Science with a specialty in archives. The incumbent will also need to have at least three years' experience working in an archival institution and a minimum of two years' experience leading and mentoring results-based work teams.  The successful candidate will also have skills in leading projects along with a budget management background.
 
Application information

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed with the job profile.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in pdf format by Monday 3rd of July 2023 at 11:59 pm (PST) with the following subject line:  Last Name, First Name, RB2023 - 33 via email to: RBCMapplications@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Application Webpage (URL): RBCMapplications@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Application Deadline: Monday 3rd of July 2023 at 11:59 pm

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