[BCMA] Collections Manager Position

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Employment Opportunity - Collections Manager
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

One of BC's few historically intact canneries, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
commemorates the history of Canada's West Coast fishing industry from the
1870's to the present.  Home to a unique collection of over 10,000
artifacts as well as an archive and library, the Cannery is seeking a
Collections Manager to ensure the long-term care and conservation of its
collections.

Working in collaboration with the Collections Committee and Parks Canada
and reporting to the Executive Director, responsibilities include:
   ·  Manage and maintain collections and archives records and database
   ·  Approve and track loans
   ·  Process accessions and deaccessions
   ·  Oversee conservation of collections and maintenance of permanent
      exhibits
   ·  Fill research requests and aid outside researchers
   ·  Assist with the research, design, production and installation of
      temporary exhibits
   ·  Assist with collection and exhibit related grant applications
   ·  Supervise curatorial volunteers and part-time and/or seasonal
      curatorial staff

Qualifications:
   ·  Post-secondary degree in a related field
   ·  A minimum of two years relevant experience in a museum, archives or
      historic site
   ·  Knowledge of standard collections management practices
   ·  Ability to collaborate effectively with staff, volunteers, board and
      committee members and experts from the community
   ·  Ability to work independently, multi-task and problem solve
   ·  Ability to lift materials of reasonable weight and to work in a cold,
      damp environment from time to time
   ·  A criminal record check is required

This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Please forward your resume to:
      Marie Fenwick, Executive Director
      Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
      12138 Fourth Ave.
      Richmond, BC           V7E 3J1
      marie.fenwick at pc.gc.ca

Application Deadline: April 16, 2010

For more information about the Society and the site, please visit
www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com