Manager - Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre

4 weeks ago


Whitehorse, Canada Government of Yukon Full time
Job Summary and Requirements

This is a full-time two-year term position working 75 hours biweekly from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2026. Temporary assignments may be considered.

At Tourism and Culture, we are a dynamic team of professionals who are dedicated to the Yukon's vibrant tourism, arts, museums, heritage, historic sites, and archival communities and to their contributions to Yukon's quality of life and prosperity.

The Manager, Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, (YBIC) is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the Yukon Beringia Interpretative Centre, a cornerstone attraction in Yukon, which presents and exhibits information, artifacts and specimens from Yukon's Archaeology and Palaeontology Programs. This position manages all aspects of the YBIC including, capital and maintenance projects; the Program Coordinator, the Communications and Engagement Specialist and interpretive guides (10), public and educational programming (including online), exhibits, collections, outreach, special events and rentals. The Manager oversees the facility, security and grounds of the YBIC. The position manages capacity development initiatives to the wider Yukon heritage community, including overseeing the coordination of mentorships and training opportunities with post-secondary institutions, Yukon museums and Yukon First Nations. The Manager, YBIC, along with the Senior Manager of Heritage, Manager of Historic Sites, Manager of Arts, and the Senior Heritage Advisor report to the Director, Cultural Services, who reports to the Deputy Minister.

Success in this position will require a unique mix of experience, leadership, education, and passion.

For more information about this position, please contact Christie.Grekul, Manager, YBIC at Christie.Grekul@yukon.ca

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Marg Webb, HR Consultant at margaret.webb@yukon.ca.

Please do not email resumes to any of the above addresses; resumes must be accepted through the

e-recruitment application system only at: here

Essential Qualifications:

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. If you have these qualifications, ensure you clearly expand upon them (for each applicable employer) in your resume using the year/month format.

  • Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Museum Studies, Museum Management, History, Anthropology/Archaeology, Palaeontology, or related field.
  • Experience in a leadership role within an interpretive centre, First Nation cultural/heritage centre or similar institution.
  • Experience managing professional staff, complex projects with various participants/stakeholders, and budgets.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with various stakeholders and partners, including but not limited to other museums, researchers/scientists, First Nations, community members, media, educators.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability:

Candidates should have and will be assessed against Leadership Excellence Core Competencies for leadership excellence. Key core competencies identified for this position include the following:

Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility

Taking Action and Achieving Results

Demonstrating Client Focus

Influencing Others

Thinking Strategically

Leading Change and Innovation

Developing People

Additional Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Security Clearance

Job Requirements:

• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver's license.

  • Some evening and weekend work may be required

Relocation: This position is not eligible for paid relocation.



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