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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.
The Collections Department is responsible for the management and long-term preservation of the museum’s Natural History and Modern History collections. This position is successful by building consensus amongst an outstanding team of collection managers and registrars, working collaboratively across departments, partnering with external organizations and placing communities at the heart of everything the museum does.
The Head of Collections ensures exceptional stewardship of the museum’s collections through strong personal advocacy and the effective management of both teams and projects. The Head is responsible for maintaining and improving the physical state of collections through the development and implementation of preventive care strategies, forward-looking policies and robust procedures, whilst at all times enabling various modes of collections access and use. The Head of Collections oversee the preparations for a collection move to a new Collection and Research Building, scheduled for 2024.
With a deep understanding of collections management, a reputation for strategic thinking, and experience in senior management, the Head is able not only to devise and implement strategic change that supports the vision and mission of the museum, but also coordinate the varied operations of a dynamic and diverse department.
If you are a strong leader, excited about moving into a new purpose-built collection building, you live and breathe partnerships and are passionate about caring for and making accessible British Columbia’s collections then we want to meet you.