Curator of Indigenous Studies
Organization
Royal Alberta Museum
Job Type
Permanent
Language Required
n/a
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Application Deadline
30-01-2020
Job Start Date
n/a
Date Posted
16-01-2020
Email
Izumi.Nakamura@gov.ab.ca
Website
https://www.hrextcg.alberta.ca/psc/HREXTCG_AC/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&action=A&siteId=1
Salary
$2,775.64 to $3,638.48 bi-weekly
Job Description
The Curator of Indigenous Studies acts to increase knowledge and awareness of, and to enhance appreciation for, the histories and cultures of the Indigenous communities represented in the curatorial unit's mandate. This involves independent research, publication, development and preservation of collections, creation of public galleries, public outreach, education, and communication to ensure high-quality documentation of Alberta's Indigenous heritage. As well, the position oversees the museum's engagement initiatives with Indigenous communities, particularly as they relate to the repatriation of sacred ceremonial objects under the First Nations Sacred Ceremonial Objects Repatriation Act.
Key Responsibilities include:
Collection Curation: This position builds and maintains a collection of objects of significant historical, cultural and educational value. They will also evaluate and prioritize collections needs, identifies areas of strength and weakness, and designs and implements an appropriate object acquisition strategy
Repatriation: This includes facilitating First Nations cultural continuity and enrichment through collections repatriation under the First Nations Sacred Ceremonial Objects Repatriation Act. This work will happen with the Director of Cultural Studies to oversee the repatriation process, ensuring that the ministry fulfills its responsibilities under the Act and that all repatriation requests are processed in an accurate, timely and culturally respectful manner
Research: this position sets the direction for the unit's initiatives and will consult with communities on research activities in order to present findings in published articles, lectures, and conference presentations
Online applications are preferred. If you apply online, please ensure your cover letter and resume are submitted as ONE FILE. Please ensure that this document is saved using the naming convention of your last then first name followed by the seven digit Job Opening ID number (Smith,Joe_XXXXXXX).
Applicants who apply online will be able to track the status of this competition. If you are unable to submit an electronic version of your resume, please contact Izumi Nakamura, Talent Acquisition Services Administrator Izumi.Nakamura@gov.ab.ca or 780-427-4860, quoting the Job ID.
It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS): https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx . It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Tips for Applicants: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx