Social Planner I

**Requisition ID**:43623

**Organization**

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

**Main Purpose and Function**

The Cultural Planner I - Collections is responsible for overseeing the management and maintenance of the City’s collections, with a particular focus on the public art collection, as well as with other organizations managing City collections. The position is responsible for leading and developing collections registration, collection activations, conservation assessments, and maintenance programs. The position will also lead and support policy development and administrative duties, including preparing reports and documents as required for program operations. The position is responsible for public art donations and deaccessions, collection documentation, registration, and information management. This role may be assigned extensive research assignments and will be influential in developing and implementing new policies and programs. This role is centered on strategic directions and actions in _Culture_|_Shift, _Vancouver’s Culture Plan for 2020-2029:

- Arts & Culture at the centre of City building: Champion creators and elevate arts & culture
- Reconciliation & Decolonization: Centre Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh visibility on the land and across the city
- Cultural Equity & Accessibility: Prioritize intangible cultural heritage and promote cultural redress
- Collaboration & Capacity: Strengthen sector resilience by facilitating partnerships & leveraging investment

This position reports to the Planner III - Public Art and works closely with other Arts & Culture teams as well as other City departments. This role manages other public art staff and external consultants and contractors, as required. Key contacts and partners include artists, fabricators, registrars, conservators, major collecting institutions, collectors, non-profit organizations, developers, civic departments, other levels of government, and outside agencies.

**Specific Duties/Responsibilities**
- Leads collection maintenance planning, activation and oversight, working with key public art team staff, conservators, and contractors.
- Oversees City’s collections of public art and studio art.
- Works with the wider Public Art team and partners to embed an equity and reconciliation lens in all aspects of work where able.
- Leads City’s relationship with major cultural institutions who have Civic collections, including the Museum of Vancouver, Maritime Museum, Vancouver Art Gallery and others.
- Leads procurement of maintenance subcontractors.
- Leads and support on all agreements, MOUs and Contracts.
- Supports Planner III on capital planning, budgets, reconciliation of accounts and reserve balances.
- Leads responses to collection inquiries by media and residents.
- Supports other PIIs on technical and maintenance considerations for existing and new art commissions.
- Manages all donations and deaccessions.
- Confirms and meets the priorities of the collection registry(s)
- Maintains and improves collection registry(s) and its public-facing interface.
- Maintains liaison as needed with artists, consultants, Civic departmental staff and others.
- Develops, implements and evaluates policies and programs relating to public art, prepares related reports and meets with officials of other City Departments such as Planning, Parks, and Engineering Services.
- Drafts and presents reports to Public Art Committee, City Council, and other bodies; makes presentations and answer questions at Council and public meetings, answer public inquiries and correspond with the public, other Civic and outside agencies.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

**Minimum Qualification Requirements**

Education and Experience:

- University graduation, preferably at a Masters level in Fine Arts, Art History, Museology, Conservation, or Cultural Planning sector, with considerable related experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in collection management, activation, conservation, restoration, or related fields.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to work with a range of media as well as specialized expertise in specific artwork media.
- Abilities in procurement and management of specialized maintenance services relating to the m