Senior Collections Manager, Audio-Visual Collections, Royal BC Museum, Victoria, BC

Location: Victoria, BC
Compensation: Annual Salary Range: $69,760.70 - $79,322.69

The Royal BC Museum, which includes BC Archives and IMAX® Victoria, is one of the oldest continually operating museums in Canada. A cultural centre of learning and research, it strives to broaden our understanding of British Columbia through collections, exhibits, outreach and community engagement. The museum celebrates the province's diverse landscapes and the lives of the people who live here, enables research and knowledge sharing that advances our understanding of our world, and provides a dynamic place for discussion and reflection. IMAX® Victoria delivers educational and entertaining experiences that accompany the learning journey the museum offers.

The Royal BC Museum is located on the territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) peoples, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.

Description and Duties   
Senior Collections Manager, Audio-Visual Collections, Indigenous Collections and Repatriation Department, Engagement and UNDRIP Implementation Division

• Full Time, Temporary - One Position, Up to 2 Year Term with possibility of extension
• HRO 21
• Annual Salary Range: $69,760.70 - $79,322.69

The Indigenous Collections and Repatriation (ICAR) department is comprised of six collection areas and a team of staff that care for the following materials:

• Indigenous Materials (16,000+ items)
• Photo Collection (65,000+ photos)
• A/V Collection - Audio (3,700+), Film (17), Video (34)
• BC Archaeology (230,000+ objects)
• Historic Documents related to the materials in the collection (350,000+ documents)
• Publications and Resource (2,500 items)

ICAR works closely with:

• First Nations communities and Indigenous organizations by establishing and maintaining respectful and meaningful relationships, providing access to and stewardship of Indigenous collections, supporting community capacity building where requested, facilitating the repatriation of ancestral remains and the transfer of First Nations belongings upon submission of Repatriation requests in accordance with ICARs Repatriation policy.
• Other RBCM departments to explore opportunities for research, learning, exhibitions, and special projects that support the museum's mandate and goals.
• Government agencies, Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Archaeology Branch, the BC Archives and Heritage Branch on projects of shared interest.

The Senior Collections Manager, Audio-Visual is responsible for planning and conducting collections management projects and activities related to the Indigenous collections, with priority given to the audio-visual collection, working with external researchers and community members to provide access to the collections, working on initiatives to preserve collections and make them better accessible digitally, preparing the collections for a potential move to a new building, planning and participating in learning programs, exhibit planning, popular and technical writing, public speaking, workshops and other public events, as well as answering public inquiries.  

The position is responsible for preserving and making accessible the Indigenous audio-visual material and working closely with the RBCM repatriation specialists, Collections Managers including directly supervising the Collections Manager, AV to prepare any audio-visual items in the Indigenous Collections related to Treaty discussions, which will continue during modernization.  

This term position will focus on digitizing the AV collection and fulfilling access requests. Key aspects of project work will include:

• the digitizing and the creating of the metadata to meet Archival standards
• incorporating digitized materials into the records management system
• managing of the records
• researching permissions and copyrights
• liaising with BC Archives and other collections in research and access requests
• managing of access requests

We are currently looking for a Senior Collections Manager who brings a wealth of expertise to our team. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Archives and Library Sciences with an emphasis on A/V collections management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of Indigenous knowledge systems, lived experience and education may be considered. This role requires progressively responsible work experience in an archive, museum, gallery, cultural centre or within a community with a focus on archival collections, preparation, documentation, care and supervision. Experience applying community feedback appropriately to specific objects and developing, in consultation with communities, protocols for storage, handling and digitization of historic AV materials is an asset.

If you meet these criteria, we invite you review the job profile in detail; if the role continues to interest you, we encourage you to apply and contribute your expertise to our dynamic team.

Before you apply for this position, you must meet the eligibility requirements. To be eligible to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. Eligibility to work in Canada is granted through citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit.

An eligibility list may be established.

Qualifications    

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Archives and Library Sciences with an emphasis on A/V collection management, or a related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of Indigenous knowledge systems, lived experience and education may be considered.
• Progressively responsible work experience in an archive, museum, gallery, cultural centre or within a community with a focus on archival collections preparation, documentation, care and supervision.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience applying community feedback appropriately to specific objects and developing, in consultation with communities, protocols for storage, handling and digitization of historic AV materials.

PROVISO:

• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the organization (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position)

How to Apply    

Before you apply for this position, you must meet the eligibility requirements. To be eligible to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. Eligibility to work in Canada is granted through citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit.

An eligibility list may be established.

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 Tuesday August 27, 2024 at 11:59 pm (PST) with the following subject line:  Last Name, First Name, RB2024-31 via email to: RBCMapplications@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Additional Information:

This position requires a Criminal Records Check under the BC Public Service Screening Policy and the Criminal Records Review Act. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status).  

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) person seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or call #778-405-3452.


Application Webpage (URL)    https://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/about/people/employment
Application Deadline: August 27, 2024
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