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Posting Title- HRO 21R - Collections Manager, BC Archaeology- Position Classification- Heritage Resources Officer R21- Union- GEU- Work Options- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $67,728.87 - $77,012.22 annually- Close Date- 2/16/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Royal BC Museum- Ministry Branch / Division- Indigenous Collections and Repatriation- Job Summary**Collections Manager, BC Archaeology**
**Indigenous Collections and Repatriation Department**
**Engagement and UNDRIP Implementation 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 Engagement and UNDRIP Implementation Division is responsible for: undertaking the Royal BC Museum’s Community Engagement Framework, which is a multi-year, province-wide engagement plan to listen to the people of BC and gather feedback with respect to the future of the museum. This approach, evolving through different stages of public engagement, is intended to help the museum and its diverse audiences envision the future of the museum together. The Division is also responsible to ensure that unique histories are preserved and promoted amongst Indigenous communities and the wider public. It achieves this by establishing and maintaining authentic, respectful and meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia, providing access to and exemplary stewardship of its Indigenous collections, supporting community capacity building where requested, facilitating the repatriation of ancestral remains wherever possible, and the transfer of cultural property as appropriate.

The Indigenous Collections and Repatriation (ICAR) department is comprised of six collection areas and a team of 13 full time staff that care for the following materials:

- Indigenous Materials (16,000+ items)
- Photo Collection (65,000+ photos)
- A/V Collection - Audio (3,700+), Film (17), Video (34)
- BC Archaeology (230,000+ objects)
- Historic Documents related to the materials in the collection (350,000+ documents)
- Publications and Resource (2,500 items)

ICAR works closely with First Nations communities and Indigenous organizations by establishing and maintaining respectful and meaningful relationships, providing access to and stewardship of Indigenous collections, supporting community capacity building where requested, facilitating the repatriation of ancestral remains and the transfer of First Nations belongings upon submission of Repatriation requests in accordance with ICARs Repatriation policy.

ICAR works closely with other RBCM departments to explore opportunities for research, learning, exhibitions, and special projects that support the museum’s mandate and goals.

ICAR works closely with government agencies, Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Archaeology Branch, the BC Archives and Heritage Branch on projects of shared interest.

The Collections Manager, BC Archaeology is responsible for planning and conducting collections management projects and activities related to the Indigenous collections, with priority given to artifacts, working with First Nations communities, external researchers, and community members to provide access to the collections, working on initiatives to preserve collections and make them accessible digitally, preparing the collections for a potential move, planning and participating in Learning programs, exhibit planning, popular and technical writing, public speaking, workshops and other public events, as well as answering public enquiries.

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