Curator, Heritage Collections

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

Reporting to the Manager, Heritage Collections, the Curator, Heritage Collections (Curator) is responsible for the management of the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) Collections Program at the Canadian Museums of Nature Collections and Research Facility in Gatineau, QC. The Heritage division is responsible for the conservation, protection, promotion, and enhancement of the cultural and natural richness of Nunavut.

The Curator ensures that all aspects of the physical and records management of the artifacts and other collections are handled according to legal requirements and are up to professional standards. This includes accurate and up to date record keeping, appropriate standards of storage, security and risk management and taking preventative conservation action. The Curator provides information and services and advice on the GN collection to external stakeholders including the public, researchers, museums, donors, lenders, community heritage organizations and various levels of government. This position will lead both the Curatorial and the Education Programs.

The Curator takes the lead in developing and delivering the exhibits program by establishing a schedule and constructing exhibits through staging, painting, props, objects, lighting, mounts and traveling exhibits throughout Nunavut to showcase local history, art, culture, and artifacts. The incumbent will also develop and maintain a database, including a collections catalogue and developing policies and guidelines. The Curator will also develop and maintain the collection to ensure it represents Inuit culture and Heritage and verify authenticity of artifacts for donation and ensures information is accurate, objects were legally acquired, and that title of ownership is transferred to the GN.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized degree in Museum Studies, Curation, or Museum Collection Management, plus three (3) years’ experience in curation and working with collections in a museum environment, with at least 1 year of experience working with Inuit collections. Experience in project management, working in cross-culture environment, and delivering educational programming and tours is required for this position.A master’s degree in museum studies is considered a strong asset. This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in Inuktitut and/or Inuinnaqtun is considered a strong asset. Fluency in French would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

As this is a term position until March 31, 2027, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to IqaluitApplications@gov.nu.ca. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

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