Director of Research, Collections,

**DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, COLLECTIONS, AND EXHIBITIONS (RCE) & CHIEF CURATOR**

Your adventure starts here The Manitoba Museum is the province’s number one paid tourist attraction, enjoying a strong and meaningful relationship with Manitobans and visitors from afar. As a non-profit/charitable institution, The Manitoba Museum sees over 300,000 on-site visitors annually, including more than 80,000 students. The Museum includes the award-winning Museum Galleries, Science Gallery, Planetarium, and a wide range of temporary exhibits including the Alloway World Exhibits program. A unique combination of human and natural history themes, science and astronomy education, and multidimensional interpretation, with quality school, community, and special events and programming sets the Manitoba Museum apart.

We are looking for a Director of RCE & Chief Curator who will advance Museum-wide initiatives that build deep and lasting relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities; strengthen financial sustainability through research funding and operational efficiency; and transform institutional practices to establish the Manitoba Museum as a leader in ethical and scientifically-sound museum work. The Director & Chief Curator will integrate and amplify the expertise of the RCE team, lead and communicate with clarity and confidence, and, in turn, empower staff to lead in collaborative, cross-departmental efforts.

The Director of Research, Collections, and Exhibitions (RCE) & Chief Curator will report directly to the CEO. This is a senior leadership position with institution-wide impact, responsible for strategic oversight of the Human History, Natural History, Collections and Conservation, Library and Intellectual Property, and Exhibitions departments. In a collections-based museum, these departments work collaboratively to steward knowledge, preserve heritage, and engage the public.

**Salary range is between $98,000 to $106,000 p.a. depending on experience.**

The Manitoba Museum is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

**DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, COLLECTIONS, AND EXHIBITIONS & CHIEF CURATOR**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**1. GENERAL**

The Director of Research, Collections, and Exhibitions (RCE) & Chief Curator reports directly to the CEO. This is a senior leadership position with institution-wide impact, responsible for strategic oversight of the Human History, Natural History, Collections and Conservation, Library and Intellectual Property, and Exhibitions departments. In a collections-based museum, these departments work collaboratively to steward knowledge, preserve heritage, and engage the public. RCE honours diverse voices and lived experiences, biodiversity, geology, and environmental change, supporting conservation, scientific research and public education. Furthermore, the team ensures the care, preservation, and ethical stewardship of all holdings, translating research and collections into accessible, inclusive displays, co-creating experiences that resonate with contemporary audiences and reflect the complexity of our shared world. Together, these departments safeguard cultural and natural legacies, support rigorous research, and foster dialogue that strengthens community understanding.

The Director of RCE & Chief Curator role is a critical part of advancing Museum-wide initiatives that build deep and lasting relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities; strengthen financial sustainability through research funding and operational efficiency; and transform institutional practices to establish the Manitoba Museum as a leader in ethical and scientifically-sound museum work. The Director & Chief Curator integrates and amplifies the expertise of the RCE team, leads and communicates with clarity and confidence, and, in turn, empowers staff to lead in collaborative, cross-departmental efforts.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director & Chief Curator contributes to strategic decision-making, operational leadership, and the evolution of the Manitoba Museum’s mission, values, and public accountability.

**2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**

**Priority 1 - Leadership & Strategic Direction**

To provide decisive, collaborative leadership across the RCE division, prioritizing repatriation / rematriation, research excellence, Indigenous relationships, and empowering staff to support institution-wide impact.

i. Develops and leads strategic and operational planning across all RCE departments, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and national leadership in ethical and scientific practice.

ii. Integrates community-led priorities and repatriation / rematriation responsibilities into divisional strategies, centering respect, transparency, and accountability.

iii. Recognizes, respects, and amplifies the knowledge and expertise of curators, cons