Exhibitions & Collections Curator – Full Time – Museum & Cultural Centre – Southampton, ON – The County of Bruce

Title of the Job: Exhibitions & Collections Curator – Full Time – Museum & Cultural Centre – Southampton, ON

Location: Southampton, ON

Job Description: About the County“Bruce County, a welcoming, innovative, thriving community, committed to the well-being of current and future generations.”The journey to an ever better Bruce County will be marked by exploration, inquiry and discovery. A place powered by innovation and shared values. A place where we help people who live, and work here make great personal choices and also reflect the public interest. Because of this mind-set, we do some amazing things!Join our team powered by innovation and shared values where explorers turn obstacles into opportunities and individual challenges into shared solutions. Come join us on roads less travelled and turn your journey into an adventure.About the JobReporting to the Director, the Exhibition & Collections Curator is responsible for collection management and exhibition design and development at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre (BCM&CC). The Exhibition & Collections Curator has overall responsibility for the BCM&CC’s permanent collections and curates permanent, temporary and incoming exhibitions and displays. This role assists in the development and ongoing review of relevant policies including collection management, interpretation, research, and exhibition standards. The Exhibition & Collections Curator creates professional, compelling exhibitions that foster understanding of local history and promote Bruce County as a tourism destination.Salary & BenefitsSalary
$75,020 to $88,257 per year
$41.22 to $48.49 per hour
Based on a 35-hour work weekBenefits
Competitive Extended Health & Dental Plan
OMERS Pension
Paid Vacation
Flexible Working Policies
Employee Assistance Program, DiscountsHealth, Safety & Wellness
Health & Safety Program
Workplace Mental Health Program
Health & Wellness Committee ActivitiesRequirementsDegree in History or related Museum Studies (ex. Art History, Archaeology, Anthropology)
Minimum of five years’ experience in Collections Management, Exhibition Curatorial and Design in a museum setting
Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with donors, artists, museum professionals, volunteers, community partners and the public
Understanding of exhibit design requirements in industry standard environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to organize work of a multidisciplinary group of technical and professional staff both in-house and external
Superior organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Well-developed project management skills including the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Sounds judgement and ability to handle matters of a confidential nature
Demonstrate the ability to successfully motivate and supervise staff, helping to engender a strong sense of team spirit
Proven experience in budget development, management and reporting
Comfortable leading and making decisions to achieve desired results
Strong technical skills and knowledge of interactive exhibition components
Strong skills with Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Freehand and Quark ExpressPrivacyPersonal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.Additional InformationThe Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to barrier-free employment practices. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.CompanyCounty of BruceLocationMuseum & Cultural ServicesOpening DateOct 11, 2024Closing DateOct 31, 2024 11:59 PMStarting DateJan 01, 2025RequirementsType Description Status
00770 Anaphylaxis in the Community: What Parents & Others Need to Know Required Before Job Starts
DIPLOMA College Diploma Required Before Job Starts
ATTDET 0 Attention to Detail Required Before Job Starts
COMP 0 Computer Skills in Microsoft Office Suite Required Before Job Starts
CREA 0 Creativity Required Before Job Starts
DECMAK 0 Decision Making Required Before Job Starts
EXP2 0 2-3 Years Experience Required Before Job Starts
RESEA 0 Experience with Researching Required Before Job Starts
SOFTWARE 0 Experience with related Software Programs Required Before Job Starts

Company Name: The County of Bruce

Salary: $75020 – 88257 per year

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