HRo 27r

Posting Title- HRO 27R - Conservation Manager- Position Classification- Heritage Resources Officer R27- Union- GEU- Work Options- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $80,652.20 - $91,992.70 annually- Close Date- 8/30/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Royal BC Museum- Ministry Branch / Division- Archives, Collections and Research Division- Job Summary**Conservation Manager**
**Conservation Department**
**Archives, Collections and Research Division**
**Full Time - Permanent**
**HRO 27 (Classification Under Review)**
**Annual Salary Range: $80,652.20 - $91,992.70**

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 Conservation team safeguards the Museum’s archival, human and natural history collections through preventive care programs and interventive treatment in accordance with the Canadian Association of Conservation’s Code of Ethics and applicable legislation. Conservation provides highly specialized expertise in the technical examination and understanding of materials thereby contributing to a growing body of knowledge across all collection disciplines. Conservation plays a crucial role supporting access, exhibits, repatriation, events, loans, acquisitions/deaccessions and forms the basis for ongoing collections care.

The Conservation team is part of the Archives, Collections and Research division and engage in an evolving dialogue with peers to implement and advance the practice of conservation treatment, conservation science and access to collections, placing the best possible stewardship of BC’s cultural heritage at its heart. Under the general guidance of, and in consultation with, the Director of Marketing, Communications and Business Development, the Corporate Communications Manager contributes to a wide range of corporate communications initiatives, including planning, developing and implementing the organization’s internal and external strategies; and liaising extensively with government, agencies, stakeholders and other organizations as required to fulfil the internal and external communications needs and meet the Royal BC Museum’s strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Vice President Archives, Collections & Research, the Conservation Manager has the authority and responsibility to act on all conservation issues and seeks approval from the institutional leadership as mandated and/or based on professional standards. The Manager supervises and mentor’s conservation staff and is responsible and accountable for the performance and activities of the conservation team and interns. This position ensures staff and contractors are familiar with and respect ethical standards of conservation practice as outlined in the Code of Ethics and Guidance for Practice of the CAC and CAPC, while aligning conservation practice with UNDRIP, the Museum Act and other relevant legislation and professional standards.

The Conservation Manager contributes to strategic planning and policy development with senior management on matters related to cultural heritage preservation and collaborates as part of a diverse leadership team. In addition, the position advocates with senior management, for resources and the preservation of cultural heritage in daily operations within the Museum and in alignment with RBCM institutional and strategic priorities.

Preference may be given to those with accredited status (or working towards accredited status) with Canadian Association of Professional Conservators (or other national accredited body). Preference may also be given to those who have experience in project management and in researching for best practices and publica