Museum Curator

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

Under the direction of the of the Museum Director (a military member), the Museum Curator is the primary staff member, responsible for overseeing all museum operations. The Museum Curator works closely with volunteers to manage all public-facing and administrative tasks of the museum.

This role includes: coordinating museum collections management tasks (following acquisition procedures, entering and maintaining database entries, ensuring basic preventative conservation and proper artifact handling), organizing displays and exhibitions, delivering programming to a diverse audience, responding to research requests, organizing or performing community outreach activities, managing volunteers, and the overall administrative management of the museum.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Museology, Art History or in a related field AND some years of experience in a related field.

Experience

In use of automated collections management systems
In digital imaging
In historical research
In budget administration
In personnel administration, as required
In publications covering the history of the Canadian Armed Force, an asset
In promotion and advertising
In preparing and obtaining grants from various Departments

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

English Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Basic

Writing: Basic

Oral: Functional

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

Regular work week is from Tuesday - Saturday.

Anticipated contract length is 1 year.

17 June 2024

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.