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Site C Cultural Centre Project Overview:
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The Site C Cultural Centre will commemorate and celebrate the cultures of theIndigenous Peoples impacted by the construction of the Site C Clean Energy Project. The Cultural Centre will be located near the Site C dam and generating station, a short drive from Fort St. John, BC. The facility will include the following elements:
Belongings/artifact compact storage facility to house belongings/artifacts collected from the 1980s to present in the Peace River Valley during archaeological studies conducted in support of development of the Site C Dam project.
Indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces, including dedicated exhibit rooms which will display a selection of archaeological artifacts and/or contemporary items.
Indoor gathering space to facilitate gatherings, ceremonies, meetings, and events.
Café and food services area with seating.
Gift Shop.
General Description
The Collections Manager is a fully qualified and experienced professional who possesses theoretical and practical knowledge of museum and collections management practices and will join a team that is developing the Site C Cultural Centre. The role is temporary and specifically tied to the design, development and construction of the project. The role is expected to end around the time of the public opening of the Cultural Center.
Advantages
This is a remote position with periodic travel required. Lower Mainland or Fort St John are the preferred base locations, and Victoria and Kelowna will also be considered.
Regular 5/2, 40 hours each week
OT subject to manager’s pre-approval
Site visiting is required on a monthly basis
Travel and Expense policy to apply.
Vancouver or Fort St John location is preferable.
Responsibilities
Role Specialty Details
The Collections Manager will be responsible for the following specific initiatives which are all in support of the anticipated opening of the Cultural Centre in Spring 2027:
1. Taking all necessary measures to obtain approval from the BC Archaeology Branch to have the Site C Cultural Centre certified as an Approved Repository (see attachment “Archaeological Repository Guidelines”)
2. Developing the associated collections management policies and procedures that are required for a Repository Application, and for proper operations of a repository, in consultation with Indigenous community representatives.
3. Supporting the Exhibit Design Team in identifying appropriate belongings/artifacts from the stored collection for display in the exhibits, accessing them and preparing them for display, arranging for any loan agreements that may be required, and helping to develop written content to accompany their display.
4. Participating in engagement led by company, with Indigenous community representatives regarding belonging/artifact selection and representation in the future museum exhibits.
5. Facilitating the physical relocation of belonging/artifact collections from two institutions (one in Burnaby and one in Fort St John) to the new Cultural Centre.
6. Developing an interim or permanent content management system for the collection and exhibit contents.
7. Supporting the project team by providing guidance on future museum operational requirements such as budgeting, staffing needs, computer hardware/software requirements, policies and procedures, equipment and supplies needs, and generally supporting the transition from the development phase to the operational phase of the Cultural Centre.
8. Other initiatives and tasks related to Collections Management and museum operations as required by the Project team.
9. Advising on additional resourcing or staffing needs to achieve all of the above.
Qualifications
Education and Skills
Master’s degree or PhD in relevant discipline such as archaeology, anthropology, museum studies, collections management, curation, conservation, preservation, or related discipline.
Advanced written and spoken English skills for a professional environment.
Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Experience and Role Accountabilities
Five to ten years’ experience in the museum and collections management fields.
Experience cataloguing, inventorying, and maintaining records of belongings/artifacts.
Experience overseeing object handling, packing, and transportation.
Experience ensuring proper storage, conservation, preservation, care and handling, and environmental conditions for belongings/artifacts.
Experience with and knowledge of museum database management software.
Knowledge of Northern BC archaeology and familiarity with Indigenous communities in the Peace Region is considered an asset.
Familiarity with the BC Archaeology Branch’s Archaeological Repository Guidelines and the process for gaining approved Repository Status in BC is considered an asset.
Approximate Phasing of Work-
Year 1: Repository Application and Exhibits Development
Repository Application
Belonging/Artifact Selection for Exhibits
Year 2: Preparations for Transition to Operations
Policies and Procedures
Content Management / Collection Database
Summary
Interested candidates can submit their resumes directly to john.yamazaki@randstad.ca or Chandana at chandana.srriam@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Ready to make a difference? Join our client as Site Engineering - Commissioning Coordination! Your mission: ensure safety, quality, and timeliness, all while staying within budget. Be the driving force behind our success! 🚀
Site C Cultural Centre Project Overview:
The Site C Cultural Centre will commemorate and celebrate the cultures of theIndigenous Peoples impacted by the construction of the Site C Clean Energy Project. The Cultural Centre will be located near the Site C dam and generating station, a short drive from Fort St. John, BC. The facility will include the following elements:
Belongings/artifact compact storage facility to house belongings/artifacts collected from the 1980s to present in the Peace River Valley during archaeological studies conducted in support of development of the Site C Dam project.
Indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces, including dedicated exhibit rooms which will display a selection of archaeological artifacts and/or contemporary items.
Indoor gathering space to facilitate gatherings, ceremonies, meetings, and events.
Café and food services area with seating.
Gift Shop.
General Description
...
The Collections Manager is a fully qualified and experienced professional who possesses theoretical and practical knowledge of museum and collections management practices and will join a team that is developing the Site C Cultural Centre. The role is temporary and specifically tied to the design, development and construction of the project. The role is expected to end around the time of the public opening of the Cultural Center.
Advantages
This is a remote position with periodic travel required. Lower Mainland or Fort St John are the preferred base locations, and Victoria and Kelowna will also be considered.
Regular 5/2, 40 hours each week
OT subject to manager’s pre-approval
Site visiting is required on a monthly basis
Travel and Expense policy to apply.
Vancouver or Fort St John location is preferable.
Responsibilities
Role Specialty Details
The Collections Manager will be responsible for the following specific initiatives which are all in support of the anticipated opening of the Cultural Centre in Spring 2027:
1. Taking all necessary measures to obtain approval from the BC Archaeology Branch to have the Site C Cultural Centre certified as an Approved Repository (see attachment “Archaeological Repository Guidelines”)
2. Developing the associated collections management policies and procedures that are required for a Repository Application, and for proper operations of a repository, in consultation with Indigenous community representatives.
3. Supporting the Exhibit Design Team in identifying appropriate belongings/artifacts from the stored collection for display in the exhibits, accessing them and preparing them for display, arranging for any loan agreements that may be required, and helping to develop written content to accompany their display.
4. Participating in engagement led by company, with Indigenous community representatives regarding belonging/artifact selection and representation in the future museum exhibits.
5. Facilitating the physical relocation of belonging/artifact collections from two institutions (one in Burnaby and one in Fort St John) to the new Cultural Centre.
6. Developing an interim or permanent content management system for the collection and exhibit contents.
7. Supporting the project team by providing guidance on future museum operational requirements such as budgeting, staffing needs, computer hardware/software requirements, policies and procedures, equipment and supplies needs, and generally supporting the transition from the development phase to the operational phase of the Cultural Centre.
8. Other initiatives and tasks related to Collections Management and museum operations as required by the Project team.
9. Advising on additional resourcing or staffing needs to achieve all of the above.
Qualifications
Education and Skills
Master’s degree or PhD in relevant discipline such as archaeology, anthropology, museum studies, collections management, curation, conservation, preservation, or related discipline.
Advanced written and spoken English skills for a professional environment.
Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Experience and Role Accountabilities
Five to ten years’ experience in the museum and collections management fields.
Experience cataloguing, inventorying, and maintaining records of belongings/artifacts.
Experience overseeing object handling, packing, and transportation.
Experience ensuring proper storage, conservation, preservation, care and handling, and environmental conditions for belongings/artifacts.
Experience with and knowledge of museum database management software.
Knowledge of Northern BC archaeology and familiarity with Indigenous communities in the Peace Region is considered an asset.
Familiarity with the BC Archaeology Branch’s Archaeological Repository Guidelines and the process for gaining approved Repository Status in BC is considered an asset.
Approximate Phasing of Work-
Year 1: Repository Application and Exhibits Development
Repository Application
Belonging/Artifact Selection for Exhibits
Year 2: Preparations for Transition to Operations
Policies and Procedures
Content Management / Collection Database
Summary
Interested candidates can submit their resumes directly to john.yamazaki@randstad.ca or Chandana at chandana.srriam@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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