Band 4 - Director of Indigenous Collections and Repatriation

Posting Title - Band 4 - Director of Indigenous Collections and Repatriation - Position Classification - Band 4 - Union - N/A - Work Options - Location - Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary) - Salary Range - $105,900.12 - $140,800.04 annually - Close Date - 7/10/2025 - Job Type - Regular Full Time - Temporary End Date - Ministry/Organization - BC Public Service -> Royal BC Museum - Ministry Branch / Division - Indigenous Collections and Repatriation Department - Job Summary Director of Indigenous Collections and Repatriation Indigenous Collections and Repatriation Department Archives, Research and Collections Division 1 Full Time, Permanent opportunity Band 4 Annual Salary Range: $105,900.12 - $140,800.04 Location: Victoria, RBCM Downtown The Royal BC Museum, which includes the provincial archives and IMAX® Victoria, is one of the oldest continually operating museums in Canada. A cultural centre of learning and research, it strives to broaden our understanding of British Columbia through collections, exhibits, outreach and community engagement. Through community collaboration, the museum works to share the stories of BC and provides a dynamic space for discussion and reflection. Located in Victoria on the territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) peoples, known today as the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations, the RBCM cares for more than 7 million objects, belongings, specimens, and millions of significant government documents and records; substantial photographic, audio and video collections; artworks; and an extensive library of publications. IMAX® Victoria delivers educational and entertaining experiences that accompany the learning journey the museum offers. **Department Overview** The Indigenous Collections and Repatriation (ICAR) Department is comprised of six collection areas and a curatorial and collections management team, that care for the following materials: - Indigenous Materials (16,000+ items) - Photo Collection (65,000+ photos) - A/V Collection - Audio (3,700+), Film (17), Video (34) - BC Archaeology (230,000+ objects) - Historic Documents related to the materials in the collection (350,000+ documents) - Publications and Resource (2,500 items) ICAR works closely with the Indigenous Advocacy and Advisory Committee, First Nations communities and Indigenous organizations by establishing and maintaining respectful and meaningful relationships, providing access to and stewardship of Indigenous collections, supporting community capacity building where requested, facilitating the repatriation of ancestral remains and the transfer of First Nations belongings upon submission of repatriation requests in accordance with ICAR’s Repatriation Policy. ICAR works closely with other RBCM departments to explore opportunities for research, learning, exhibitions, and special projects that support the museum’s mandate and goals. ICAR works closely with government agencies, Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Archaeology Branch, the BC Archives and Heritage Branch on projects of shared interest. **Job Overview** With the strategic support of the Indigenous Advocacy and Advisory Committee (IAAC) and under RBCM’s corporate service plan and corporate planning framework (principally its mission, vision, strategies and policies), the Director of Indigenous Collections and Repatriation leads, develops, and manages a team that: - Assists Indigenous communities who request the repatriation of ancestral remains and the transfer of materials originating in their communities, the Director issues periodic reports on achievements, encourages cooperation and the sharing of best practice, makes recommendations around repatriation at provincial, national and international levels, and supports repatriation through the British Columbia Treaty Process as required. - Provides support, guidance or advice to those caring for heritage in Indigenous communities. - Deepens public understanding of Indigenous history and culture through the responsible stewardship, development and understanding of RBCM’s extensive Indigenous collections. - Produces scholarly interdisciplinary research that advances understanding of RBCM’s Indigenous collections and archives, is relevant to contemporary society, and is capable of being presented across a variety of media to a broad audience. - Collaborates with Indigenous people of British Columbia to produce concepts and content for innovative, provocative, and audience-focused public programs, exhibitions, and websites. **An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.** **How to Apply**: **Additional Information**: This position requires a Criminal Records Check under the BC Public Service Screening Policy and the Criminal Records Review Act. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status). - Job Category - Leadership and Management