Curator, Museum Collections [Yellowknife]
 

Curator, Museum Collections

    

 

Job Title:

 

Curator, Museum Collections

 
 

Organization:

 

Government of the Northwest Territories

 

Job Type:

Permanent

 

Language Required:

 

English required, French or NWT Indigenous language an asset

 
 

Location:

 

Yellowknife, NT

 
 

Application Deadline:

 

08-04-2019

 

Job Start Date:

01-05-2019

 

Date Posted:

 

11-03-2019

 

Email:

jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

 

Web Link to Institution:

 

https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/job/16688 https://www.pwnhc.ca

 
 

Salary:

 

$95,589 - $114,134

 
 

Job Description:

 



An exciting opportunity is currently available at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. The Centre operates as the territorial museum, and has been an innovative and dynamic institution since it was founded forty years ago. The Curator, Museum Collections is responsible for the development, management, research of, and general oversight of, the permanent museum collections, which include archaeology, ethnography, fine art, and natural history. The Curator ensures that items representing the human and natural heritage of the NWT are collected, documented, kept safe, and made accessible to the people of the NWT and visitors from around the world. The Curator will work closely with Indigenous people and other stakeholders to undertake their duties.

We’re seeking candidates that have completed a graduate degree in history, anthropology, archaeology, or museum studies (advanced degree preferred), plus five years of employment in a museum curatorial or collections management department, including two years managing subordinates.


Candidates should apply online using the Government of the Northwest Territories system as noted on the job posting https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/job/16688 .