ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Heritage Curator position is a key post to aid with the goals of promoting Métis cultural revitalization through research, exhibits and museology, providing welcoming experiences for prospective visitors and cultural tourists through the enhancement, development, storage, and preservation of the artifacts and displays at Point Ellice House in Victoria, BC. The Heritage Curator works closely with the programs and on the design, development and realization of exhibits, public programs, online content, and printed media, coordinating curatorial activities from conception to production by contributing with research, fostering partnerships with other museum professionals, leading guided tours, assisting with volunteer training and educational programs, and organizing special events.
The Heritage Curator also serves as a historian, researcher, and collections specialist, overseeing the stability and conservation of the Point Ellice House Collection, both on display and storage facilities, and ensuring their location and conditions are properly registered and documented. This role requires the handling of a variety of heritage materials (wood, metal, textiles, ceramics, documents, crystal, etc.), therefore it is essential that the ideal candidate maintains up-to-date knowledge of best practices in preserving the integrity of artifacts. The Heritage Curator provides hands-on assistance on exhibit projects, keeping records and visual material, handling and digitizing collections, in-depth research on the Métis and Indigenous historical connections with the site, community engagement and visitor experience. This position will work collaboratively with the Front Desk Administrator when booking Guided Tours. They work collaboratively with the on-site Heritage Manager, Garden Coordinator and Trading Post Coordinator with visitors, events, and daily operations.
Does this role sound perfect to you, yet you don’t check every box?
We at MNBC realize that qualifications and experiences may look different for everyone. If this career opportunity is of interest to you and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.
MNBC thanks all applicants for their interest. Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
We strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our candidates with different abilities. If you require any accommodations to support you through the application process, please reach out to the People & Culture department at hr@mnbc.ca.
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. Through teamwork, respect, dedication, accountability, integrity, and professionalism, MNBC strives to build a proud, self-governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of inherent rights for our Métis citizens, assisting in the delivery of services based on policy, process, and specified regulations.
MNBC reflects an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We respect the unique characteristics, backgrounds, and experiences that our employees bring to the organization and the communities we serve. We are committed to lateral kindness based on Métis cultural values that promote social harmony and healthy relationships.
How To Apply
MNBC’s KAA-WIICHIHITOYAAHK (We take care of each other) initiatives offer employees a competitive total compensation package including:
- Comprehensive group benefit package or health-care spending account.
- Enrollment in the BC Municipal Pension Plan.
- 15 paid days per year for statutory and cultural days (Indigenous Peoples Day and Louis Riel Day).
- 15 paid days per year for Wellness.
- Generous vacation entitlements
- Carpool, parking & public transit subsidies (Provincial Office only).
- Educational and professional development funding to support continued lifelong learning and skills upgrade.
- Remote workplace supports.
- Internal advancement career opportunities
PLEASE NOTE THAT CANDIDATES MUST APPLY using "Heritage Curator, Point Ellice House - #24-067" In the subject line of the email.