Job Description: Objects/Textiles Conservator
Company: Royal BC Museum
Location: Victoria, British Columbia (Vancouver Island/Coast)
Job Category: Not Specified
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $Salary: $63,446 to $72,142 -
Yearly
Objects/Textiles Conservator
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Objects/Textiles Conservator
Salary Range: $ 63,446 – $ 72,142
Heritage Resource Officer 21
One Full-Time Permanent Position Available
The Royal BC Museum (RBCM) was established in 1886, making it one of the oldest continually operating museums in Canada. By exploring our human history and natural history, the Royal BC Museum advances new knowledge and understanding of British Columbia, and provides for a dynamic forum for discussion and a place for cultural reflection.
The RBCM, which includes the provincial archives, is undergoing modernization. Modernization is a complex, transformational process that not only impacts the museum’s physical presence and facilities, but also requires the museum team to undergo adaptive and technical organizational changes.
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 the knowledge of integrated pest management and environmental monitoring practices in museums. They will need to have a thorough understanding of how to plan and conduct conservation treatments on a wide variety of cultural heritage objects and experience working with natural and synthetic textiles is an asset for this position.
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. They must also have knowledge in the conservation treatment and assessment of organic, inorganic, and composite object and belongings and a thorough understanding of construction techniques for current and historical textiles.
This position requires Criminal Records Checks under the BC Public Service Screening Policy and the Criminal Records Review Act and all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada (have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status).
On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required by November 22, 2021. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.
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.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio (which would consist of five examples of professional conservation treatments conducted independently) in PDF format by March 03, 2023 at 11:59PM with the following subject line: Last Name, First Name, RB2023-08 via email to: RBCMapplications@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca