[Nhcoll-l] Job Posting: Collection Manager, Ornithology and Mammalogy, Royal BC Museum

[Chinn, Anna RBCM:EX]

Hi all,

We are hiring a full-time Ornithology and Mammalogy Collection Manager for a 2-year term. The Collection Manager will support the Royal BC Museum's move to its new Collections and Research Building. The position and application details are here: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/100649


JOB OVERVIEW

Under the general direction of the Director of Research and Collection Management, this position is responsible for supporting and maintaining the vertebrate collection with a specific focus on birds and mammals. In consultation with the Curator, other Collection Managers and Senior Lead, Pack, Prep and Move, the collection manager plans and conducts collections management projects and activities related to the discipline. The incumbent is expected to keep current with information related to best practices in collection management and support the packing and documenting of collections for safe transit to a new, purpose-built Collections and Research Building in Colwood.



ACCOUNTABILITIES

  1.  Manages natural history specimens in the bird and mammal collections, and performs collections management functions.
  2.  Plans and carries out collections management projects to enhance understanding, access, utility and integrity of the collection.
  3.  Contributes to the Royal BC Museum learning and community engagement activities and performs related duties.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Candidates are initially assessed on the Education and Experience criteria.  Those who meet these criteria will be invited to demonstrate their skills, abilities and behavioral competencies through various assessment methods.



Experience, Education and Training Requirements

*            Minimum of a bachelor's degree in one of the biological sciences

OR

*            A certificate or diploma in Museum Studies and three or more years recent and relevant experience in vertebrate collections

*         Three years of related and progressively responsible work experience in natural history museum collections preparation, documentation, care, and supervision

*         Proven experience rehousing and preserving collections in the archival maintenance of dry and wet preserved vertebrate specimen collections



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  *   Knowledge of vertebrate biodiversity, and a working knowledge of the natural history of British Columbia
  *   Knowledge of bird and mammal diversity in western North America
  *   Extensive information gathering skills
  *   Ability to direct and collaborate with volunteers, students and contractors
  *   Ability to synthesize ideas and information
  *   Have a valid driver's license
  *   Able to lift 18 kg to waist level in a straight lift as per ergonomic guidelines

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Anna Chinn (She/Her)        Collection Manager, Birds and Mammals  |  Collections Care and Conservation

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