Competition Details
Museum Collections Manager
Museums and Collections Services
Competition No. Closing Date -
A106624368
Will remain open until filled.
The University of Alberta is seeking a dynamic museum professional for the leadership position of
Museum Collections Manager, University of Alberta Museums. The University of Alberta located in
Edmonton, Alberta, is one of the largest collecting institutions in Canada with more than 17
million objects and specimens in disciplines ranging from art to zoology. There are 29 academic
museum collections that comprise the University of Alberta Museums which are integral to the
University's teaching, research, discovery learning and access programs. Museums and Collections
Services leads the development and implementation of a campus-wide operational, administrative
(policy) and exhibition/program delivery framework for the University of Alberta Museums.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Museums and Collections Services/University of Alberta
Museums, the Museum Collections Manager is accountable for leading and shaping the U of A
Museums Collections Management area including:
 Leading, planning and managing the Collections Management Program for the U of A
Museums
 Planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating collections management services and
policies in compliance with legislation, and in accordance with established museum
standards
 Ensuring the Collections Management Program and the U of A Museum’s collections
management system and web strategies are aligned and integrated
 Ensuring the University of Alberta Museums are compliant with regulatory areas such as the
Cultural Property Export and Import Act, CITES (endangered species legislation) and
Copyright legislation
 Identifying and securing significant new resources to support the Collections Management
Program and strategies
 Lead the development and implementation of a museum emergency/disaster preparedness
and prevention strategy for the U of A Museums
 As a member of the U of A Museums leadership team contributes to planning major strategic
initiatives within the University of Alberta Museums vision
The successful candidate will have:
 A graduate degree in a discipline familiar with object-based research and/or museum
collections management
 Five years progressively responsible leadership experience in a museum/university museum
setting or museum management and advisory settings
 Excellent writing, planning, research, communication, organizational and project
management skills
 Demonstrated knowledge of the museum community, not-for-profit sector and government
services, locally, nationally and internationally including funding sources available for
museums and related projects.
 Evidence of ability to interact effectively with all levels of campus personnel and especially
academic curators, faculty, and senior administrators
 Comprehensive and current knowledge of museum theory and practice
 Core competencies including: achievement orientation, analytical thinking, conceptual
thinking, flexibility, impact and influence, organizational awareness, business insight,
planning and initiative, self-confidence, self-development, sense of urgency, and team
leadership and team cooperation
This regular continuing position is in accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer
agreement and offers a comprehensive benefits package (which can be viewed at
www.hrs.ualberta.ca) and an annual salary of $63,683 to $106,147.
Review of applications will commence November 17, 2014; however, this position will
remain open until filled.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and a list of 3 professional references.
How to Apply
Apply Online
Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight MST of the closing date.
Mail
University of Alberta Museums
Attn: Christina Marocco, Administrative Team Lead
University of Alberta
Ring House #1
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1
Fax
(780) 492-6185
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be
given priority.
The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in
employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men,
including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.