Uxbridge Historical Centre

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
**Historical Centre - Curator & Manager**
**April to November - 8 months full-time (35 hours/week)**
**November to April - 4 months part-time (21 hours/week)**

The Township of Uxbridge is seeking to fill the position of Curator & Manager, Uxbridge Historical
- Centre (UHC). The Uxbridge Historical Centre is a municipally operated community museum and
- archives located in the Trail Capital of Canada. Located on a 5-acre site that overlooks the
- beautiful Uxbridge Valley and Oak Ridges Moraine, the UHC consists of 10 buildings and a
- collection of more than 10,000 artifacts and 6,000 archives. The UHC connects today's audiences
- with the rich heritage of Uxbridge Township through the collection, preservation, interpretation and
- display of artifacts, documents and photographs, and related programming, events, and
- workshops.
- The Curator & Manager manages and oversees all operations of the UHC, with specific attentions
- to collections management, exhibition development, and facility maintenance. The Curator &
- Manager is knowledgeable of municipal museum operations and serves as the primary operator
- of the UHC. Working with the Museum Advisory Committee, senior staff, and Council, the Curator
- & Manager serves as a steward for the UHC, leading the institution to achieving short and long
term goals in accordance with the museum’s mandate, vision, and mission.**Responsibilities**:
- Manage and oversee all operations the Uxbridge Historical Centre in accordance with museum

mandate, vision, mission, and goals. Tasks include but are not limited to; collections management,
exhibition development, facilities management, grant writing, staff supervision, and policy
development
- Maintain up-to-date information on and seek alternative sources of funding, grants, sponsorships,

agencies
- Collaborate on and develop key museum policies, projects, and events in accordance with
- Standards for Community Museums in Ontario _with stakeholder groups. Groups include but are
not limited to; Museum Advisory Committee, Township of Uxbridge senior staff, Uxbridge Township
Council, Uxbridge-Scott Historical Society, other interest groups
- Manage the operation of UHC site and staff within budget; provide input into and administer

annual operating budget; provide input into museum’s capital budget and facilities maintenance
requirements.
- Train and supervise Assistant Curator/Programming & Events Coordinator, seasonal students,

interns, and volunteers; oversees external contract staff
- Liaise with stakeholders and contribute to the development and implementation of new activities

and partnerships related to history, culture, and tourism
- Ensure that all Township Health and Safety and Occupational Health & Safety Act policies and

procedures are adhered to; maintain site’s regular health and safety monitoring program; represent
UHC on the Township’s Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Respond to and execute research requests related to the UHC, collection, and Township of

Uxbridge history

51 Toronto Street South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Museum Studies, Conservation, History, Public
- History, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience- 2+ year(s) experience in a supervisory role in a gallery, library, archive, or museum
- Knowledge and understanding of Ministry Standards for Community Museums in Ontario

and ability to meet or exceed those standards related to goals and expectations for this
position
- Experience managing collections, knowledge of PastPerfect 5.0 or similar collections

management software
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Superior research, writing, and editing skills
- Knowledge of Canadian and Indigenous history, including a practical knowledge and ability
- to communicate heritage handicrafts, trades, and interpretive skills- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, when required
- First Aid Certification (First Aid & CPR/AED Level-C)
- Ability to acquire Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Experience in Municipal sector an asset
- Experience grant writing an asset
- Bilingualism an asset

Remuneration for this role is $27.26 - $32.29 per hour.
- If you are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume, cover letter, and a digital
- portfolio featuring 1-3 collections/exhibitions-focused projects in one PDF document to Amanda- & Manager Application”. Resumes will be accepted until
- **Friday, January 20, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.**

contacted.
- a Health Canada or the World Health Organization approved COVID-19 vaccine series with the final dose _
- at least 14 days prior to your start date. The Township will consider cases requiring accommodation as _