Job Description: Objects Conservator
Company: Royal BC Museum
Location: Victoria, British Columbia (Vancouver Island/Coast)
Job Category: Not Specified
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $Annual Salary Range: $67,728.87 - $77,012.22 -
Yearly
Objects Conservator
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Objects Conservator
Conservation Department
Archives, Collections and Research Division
Full Time - Permanent
Heritage Resources Officer - HRO 21
Annual Salary Range: $67,728.87 - $77,012.22
The Royal BC Museum (RBCM) was established in 1886, making it one of the oldest continually operating museums in Canada. Since its inception the museum has changed and evolved alongside the rest of the province. Today’s RBCM is committed to creating community connections, gathering spaces and educational programs, and to providing opportunities for critical thinking, self-reflection, and thought-provoking experiences to people across BC and around the world.
The archives were founded in 1894 and in 2003, both organizations joined together to become BC’s combined provincial museum and archives, with its purpose being to broaden the understanding about our province. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and wonder, while sharing BC’s story with millions of visitors who walk through our doors and explore our website each year.
IMAX® Victoria is also part of the RBCM and provides incredible immersive cinematic experiences and work in tandem to deliver inspiring educational and entertaining experiences.
The RBCM, is updating not only the facilities and infrastructure, it is creating a new Collections and Research Building in Colwood, BC. It is an exciting time to join the museum team as we rethink and modernize our methods and processes, and welcome the perspectives and stories of all British Columbians.
The conservation and preservation team of the Royal BC Museum provides for the conservation and preservation of the archival, human history and natural history collections. Staff provide information to the museum community and are involved with the Royal BC Museum’s outreach, exhibits, research and education programs.
The ideal candidate is required to have comprehensive knowledge of current conservation theory, methods and ethics along with knowledge and experience in integrated pest management and environmental monitoring practices in museums. The ideal candidate will have experience and a thorough knowledge of hazards in natural history and historical objects collections along with risk mitigation actions. They will need to have a thorough understanding of how to plan and conduct conservation treatments on a wide variety of cultural heritage objects.
The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree in objects conservation and two or more years of work experience in a conservation lab OR hold a Bachelor’s degree and an advanced/graduate diploma or certificate in culture heritage conservation/management and four years of work experience in a conservation lab.
Please refer to the full job description and selection criteria to ensure your application addresses the areas we will be looking at when assessing suitability for this opportunity.
Before you apply for this position, you must meet the eligibility requirements. To be eligible to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. Eligibility to work in Canada is granted through citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed with the job profile.
Portfolio (required of candidates selected to advance to the second stage of the competition)
• Five examples of professional conservation treatments conducted independently
Please submit your resume and portfolio in PDF format by Friday, October 13th, 2023 at 11:59 pm (PST) with the following subject line: Last Name, First Name, RB2023 - 59 via email to: RBCMapplications@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Additional Information:
This position requires a Criminal Records Check under the BC Public Service Screening Policy and the Criminal Records Review Act. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status).
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) person seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or call #778-405-3452.