[Bcma-l] Job Posting - Regional/Area Manager, Vancouver Island Region, TLC The Land Conservancy of BC

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position Available: Regional/Area Manager, Vancouver Island/Coast Region

Location: Based in Victoria, BC

Start Date: February 26, 2007 or as soon as possible


Overview of Position:* *

This position is one of a two-person team that plans and manages the 
effective functioning and coordination of all of/ TLC/’s activities on 
Vancouver Island, the Central Coast, and the Gulf Islands. This position 
will oversee the management of sites open to the public or sites with a 
built heritage component including Keating Farm, Craigflower Manor and 
Schoolhouse, Ross Bay Villa, Abkhazi Garden, Sooke Potholes and 
Wildwood. The Area Manager will also aid in fundraising events, 
volunteer development, and supporting activities and administrative 
responsibilities as required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

          o Oversees the management of and manages site staff at all
            properties open to the public or with a heritage component
            including Keating Farm, Ross Bay Villa, Craigflower Manor
            and Schoolhouse, Abkhazi Garden, Sooke Potholes and Wildwood.
          o Meets with agents, government officials, partners and others
            to assist in negotiations, plans and strategies to acquire
            or otherwise protect, conserve or cooperatively manage
            properties
          o Reviews draft management plans prepared by staff and/or
            prepares management plans or for properties under TLC’s
            management responsibility
          o Oversees the management of TLC’s collection of artifacts
            associated with sites in this region
          o Participates in the development and implementation of
            policies and protocols governing the management, operation,
            interpretation and care of TLC’s cultural heritage
            properties and collections.
          o Works with the other Regional/Area Manager to develop and
            implement regional programs to build/ TLC/’s profile,
            outreach and partnership development.

Qualifications:

          o 5-10 years combination of education and experience in the
            heritage field (including heritage site operations,
            interpretation, building restoration, and/or collections
            management)
          o Experience supervising staff
          o Budget management experience
          o Grant writing and management experience would be an asset
          o Experience working in a not-for-profit environment
          o Nature conservation knowledge/experience/interest would be
            an asset
          o Professional, highly motivated, system-oriented, excellent
            communication and organisation skills

Applications:
Please provide a resume and covering letter by February 15, 2007 to:
Christina Waddle, Acting Regional Manager, Vancouver Island/Coast Region
2709 Shoreline Drive, Victoria, BC, V9B 1M5
Or e-mail at_ cwaddle@conservancy.bc.ca_ (preferred)
For more information: 250-479-8301


Christina Waddle
Acting Regional Manager - Vancouver Island/Coast Region
TLC The Land Conservancy of British Columbia
_cwaddle__@conservancy.bc.ca_ <mailto:kathleeng@conservancy.bc.ca>__
TEL: (250) 479-8301
CELL: (250) 213-1849
FAX: (250) 370-2599
_www.conservancy.bc.ca_ <file://www.conservancy.bc.ca>
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