Chief Executive Officer

3 weeks ago


Saint John, Canada British Columbia Public Service Careers Full time

Job Summary

Chief Executive Officer – Royal BC Museum & Archives – Victoria, BC. The CEO will bring a steady hand to lead the organization through significant change, repatriation initiatives, and the move to a two‑campus operating model with the opening of the world‑class PARC (Provincial Archives Research and Collections) building. The CEO will work closely and collaboratively with the Board to support their vision for the future of the Royal BC Museum & Archives and will lead a team of professionals in the implementation of a vigorous plan to realize that vision.

As the leader and public representative of the organization, the CEO will represent the Royal BC Museum & Archives, creating opportunities for community and donor engagement that will increase attendance, earned revenue opportunities and donations. With the engaged oversight of the Board, the CEO will be accountable for activities such as policy development, budgets, financial management, planning, and staffing.

As an advocate, the CEO will also look at avenues for collaboration within various constituencies to support and enhance the organization’s strategic priorities. The work of the CEO will be guided by a commitment to excellence, accessibility, community engagement, growth and sustainability with meaningful pursuit of reconciliation woven throughout each of these priorities.

Responsibilities

- Lead the organization through significant change, repatriation initiatives, and the transition to a two‑campus operating model.

- Collaborate closely with the Board to support their vision and oversee the implementation of a vigorous plan to realize that vision.

- Represent the organization publicly, creating opportunities for community and donor engagement to increase attendance, earned revenue and donations.

- Accountability for policy development, budgets, financial management, planning and staffing.

- Advocate for collaboration and partnerships within various constituencies to support and enhance the organization’s strategic priorities.

- Guide the organization by a commitment to excellence, accessibility, community engagement, growth and sustainability, with a strong focus on reconciliation.

Qualifications

- Highly creative visionary thinker with significant senior leadership experience in government and/or operations in a museum or major cultural not‑for‑profit setting.

- Exceptional, engaged leader with sound judgement and critical thinking skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all partner groups to optimize administrative efficiency.

- Strong commitment to reconciliation, accessibility, community engagement, growth and sustainability.

- Preference given to candidates with demonstrated positive experience working with Indigenous peoples.

- Individuals with lived experience and knowledge of Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) communities, histories, values, legal orders and cultural practices are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through www.pfmsearch.com. Please send your application to Shelina Esmail and Jennifer Madden. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.

Salary and Benefits

The targeted salary range for this position is $243,000 - $309,309 annually, supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. Salary will be based on the candidate’s experience.

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