Curator of Collections

3 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada University of Victoria Full time

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> VP External Relations -> University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries- Posting Close Date- 21 May 2023- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1- Salary Grade- $62,800.00 - $81,662.00- Additional Posting Information- N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE- Classification- SG9- Start Date- 6/1/2023- End Date- 3/31/2024- Employee Group:
- PEA - Term- # of Hires Needed- 1- Category- Administrative and Support Services, Arts, Entertainment, and Media- About this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

**The salary range for this position is**:
**Recruitment range: $62,800- $69,237** starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.

**Performance range: starting salary to max of $81,662** is available through annual performance increases.

**_* This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*_**
- Job Summary**Mandate**:
The primary function of the Curator of Collections is to implement the Legacy Art Galleries’ curatorial activities including exhibitions, special projects, student work integrated learning programs, and collections development in accordance with Legacy’s priorities, policies, and procedures.

Together with the Director and the Curator of Indigenous Art and Engagement, this position establishes a vision for the collection that incorporates donations, purchases, transfers and deaccessions; and facilitates the activation of the collection through exhibitions and programs. This position plans and oversees work integrated learning opportunities for postsecondary students and recent graduates such as cooperative education, work study and related programs.

**Objectives**:

- Work closely with the Director and the gallery’s curatorial team in setting priorities and developing an exhibitions and public programs strategy, which complements and builds upon UVic’s academic programs and promotes campus and community engagement.
- Work with donors to build the art collection according to established collecting priorities, policies and procedures.
- Manage student work integrated learning programs at the gallery including funding, hiring, and overseeing training and mentorship from gallery professional staff.
- Work with the Collections Management Systems Coordinator to ensure accurate documentation of the collection.

This position primarily works off campus at the Legacy Art Gallery Downtown, 630 Yates Street, with occasional work on campus, in the community and in offsite storage locations as needed.
- Job RequirementsThis position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent a **Masters degree in Art History, Museum Studies or related field** plus **minimum **5 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

- Commitment to valuing the principles of truth, reconciliation and respect, equity diversity and inclusion, and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
- Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
- Ability to identify and analyze issues, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and tailor communication style for different audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to collaborate successfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all levels of the university.

**Territory acknowledgement**

We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

**Equity and Diversity Statement**

**Accessibility Statement


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