Heritage Collections Steward, Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government, Dawson City

Location: Dawson City, Yukon
Compensation:$105,612.00 annually
  
Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in is a self-governing First Nation, based in Dawson City, Yukon. A progressive First Nation in a vibrant, northern community, Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in serves a citizenry of approximately 1000 citizens, with housing, education, wellness, and heritage services and programs.

Description and Duties  

 
Reporting to the Director of Heritage, the Heritage Collections Steward is responsible for strengthening relationships through the stewardship of belongings by overseeing all aspects of heritage collections of the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government.  The collection includes archives, library, belongings, historic human belongings (archaeological), historic animals (paleontology) and movable heritage in situ at heritage sites according to first nation values and standard museum and archive practice, ethics and relevant legislation.  The Heritage Collections Steward creates and administers policies and procedures relevant to the collection, identifies, monitors and guides the application of acts and regulations that apply to collections activities.

Qualifications   

• Post Secondary Degree in a relevant discipline combined with extensive experience in collections management, archival science, and museum studies. An equivalent combination of education, experiences, skills and abilities may be considered.
• Knowledge of museum professional ethics.
• Working knowledge of the following: Chenhalls' Nomenclature, Rules of Archival Description (RAD), Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Canadian Copyright Act, Income Tax Act, Cultural Property Export and Import Act.
• Knowledge and training in conservation techniques and protection of heritage materials.
• Knowledge of collections related funding sources and experience writing proposals and reports.
• Proficiency with office programs and recording equipment (Word Processing, Data Entry, Excel, Outlook, Scanner software, Adobe Creative Suites, etc.).
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently as well as work effectively in a team environment.

How to Apply:
https://trondek.bamboohr.com/careers/255

Application Deadline: until filled