Curator - Victoria, BC, Canada - Métis Nation British Columbia

Description

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.), 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.

They work collaboratively with the on-site Heritage Manager, Garden Coordinator and Trading Post Coordinator with visitors, events, and daily operations.

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.

We respect the unique characteristics, backgrounds, and experiences that our employees bring to the organization and the communities we serve.