[BCMA] Job Posting - Manager, Museum and Archives - City of New Westminster CLOSES Friday!

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After a year of the position being vacant since my retirement, the City of
New Westminster has FINALLY posted my old job. As I have not seen it on
BCMA I thought I would post it here or my colleagues. *Note that it CLOSES
2013 Jan 18 THIS FRIDAY*

The New Westminster Museums and Archives now consists of 5 facilities:

   1. The 1865 Irving House
   2. City museum
   3. City archives
   4. Samson V Maritime Museum (1937 paddlewheeler, still afloat)
   5. New Westminster Police Museum

The latter two were transfered to NWMA during my time there.

The city is building a new civic centre at Columbia and 8th. It has now
been named "The Anvil Centre." The museum and archives have a large
gallery, temporary exhibits gallery, reading room, storage and work shop
space allocated in the Anvil Centre.

Irving House will remain where it is and will be operated as a satellite
operation, as will the Samson V.

The artifact inventory was completed so the databases record the artifacts
and their locations as well as much of the archives.

Having retired I have no financial connection now, but my wish is that
having spent 6 years there is that they get a good person in as Manager who
can build upon what is there and can lead the NWMA into the future.

Official Posting:

http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/161.asp?jobpostingid=18128&linktype=nl

Text is shown below.

Colin MacGregor Stevens  seaforth72 at gmail.com   604-341-1917
Richmond,
British Columbia,
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QUOTE:

The City of New Westminster is looking to attract the interest of a skilled
professional to take on the role of Manager, Museums and Archives.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Parks, Culture and Recreation, the
Manager, Museum and Archives provides visionary and strategic leadership
and manages the development of museums, historic properties & assets,
archives, and community based programs, services and special events.

Requirements include:

   - Completion of a university degree in museum studies or a related
   discipline such as history or anthropology with sound related experience in
   a museum or cultural institution with regard to both curatorial work and
   administrative/operations management, or an equivalent combination of
   education and experience.
   - Knowledge of the concepts, practices and techniques of all areas of
   the museum administration field, as well as business management or public
   administration.
   - Knowledge of municipal functions, operations and relevant legislation,
   policies and procedures.
   - A high degree of communication, leadership and interpersonal skills to
   develop, foster and maintain strategic partnerships with a wide range of
   internal and external groups.
   - Advanced level of skill in strategic planning, coordination,
   analytical and research to manage and lead the development, implementation
   and delivery of a wide range of specialized services.
   - Advanced level of skill in program development and delivery coupled
   with service outcome indicators and measures.
   - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate
   committees, and advocate on behalf of the museum.
   - Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
   - Sound people leadership skills to manage a team of professional and
   support staff.
   - Valid Driver’s License for the province of British Columbia.
   - Must have flexibility to work some evenings, weekends and statutory
   holidays.
   - Ability to pass and maintain a criminal record check.

Apply by sending your resume quoting *competition #12-67, by January 18,
2013 *to the Human Resources Department, City of New Westminster, 511 Royal
Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9, Fax: (604)527-4619 or e-mail to
hr at newwestcity.ca

*We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.

The City of New Westminster is committed to employment equity.
We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified
individuals.*
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