Uxbridge Historical Centre - Curator and Manager Job at The Township of Uxbridge
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Historical Centre - Curator & Manager
April to November - 8 months full-time (35 hours/week)
November to April - 4 months part-time (21 hours/week)
The Township of Uxbridge is seeking to fill the position of Curator & Manager, Uxbridge Historical
Centre (UHC). The Uxbridge Historical Centre is a municipally operated community museum and
archives located in the Trail Capital of Canada. Located on a 5-acre site that overlooks the
beautiful Uxbridge Valley and Oak Ridges Moraine, the UHC consists of 10 buildings and a
collection of more than 10,000 artifacts and 6,000 archives. The UHC connects today's audiences
with the rich heritage of Uxbridge Township through the collection, preservation, interpretation and
display of artifacts, documents and photographs, and related programming, events, and
workshops.
The Curator & Manager manages and oversees all operations of the UHC, with specific attentions
to collections management, exhibition development, and facility maintenance. The Curator &
Manager is knowledgeable of municipal museum operations and serves as the primary operator
of the UHC. Working with the Museum Advisory Committee, senior staff, and Council, the Curator
& Manager serves as a steward for the UHC, leading the institution to achieving short and long-
term goals in accordance with the museum’s mandate, vision, and mission.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all operations the Uxbridge Historical Centre in accordance with museum
mandate, vision, mission, and goals. Tasks include but are not limited to; collections management,
exhibition development, facilities management, grant writing, staff supervision, and policy
development
- Maintain up-to-date information on and seek alternative sources of funding, grants, sponsorships,
agencies
- Collaborate on and develop key museum policies, projects, and events in accordance with
not limited to; Museum Advisory Committee, Township of Uxbridge senior staff, Uxbridge Township
Council, Uxbridge-Scott Historical Society, other interest groups
- Manage the operation of UHC site and staff within budget; provide input into and administer
requirements.
- Train and supervise Assistant Curator/Programming & Events Coordinator, seasonal students,
- Liaise with stakeholders and contribute to the development and implementation of new activities
- Ensure that all Township Health and Safety and Occupational Health & Safety Act policies and
UHC on the Township’s Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Respond to and execute research requests related to the UHC, collection, and Township of
51 Toronto Street South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Museum Studies, Conservation, History, Public
- 2+ year(s) experience in a supervisory role in a gallery, library, archive, or museum
- Knowledge and understanding of Ministry Standards for Community Museums in Ontario
and ability to meet or exceed those standards related to goals and expectations for this
position
- Experience managing collections, knowledge of PastPerfect 5.0 or similar collections
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Superior research, writing, and editing skills
- Knowledge of Canadian and Indigenous history, including a practical knowledge and ability
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, when required
- First Aid Certification (First Aid & CPR/AED Level-C)
- Ability to acquire Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Experience in Municipal sector an asset
- Experience grant writing an asset
- Bilingualism an asset
Remuneration for this role is $27.26 – $32.29 per hour.
If you are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume, cover letter, and a digital
portfolio featuring 1-3 collections/exhibitions-focused projects in one PDF document to Amanda
Ferraro, Director of Community Services, at aferraro@uxbridge.ca with the subject line “Curator
& Manager Application”. Resumes will be accepted until Friday, January 20, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be
contacted.
This position is subject to providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in alignment with the
Township COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Successful candidates will be required to be fully vaccinated with
a Health Canada or the World Health Organization approved COVID-19 vaccine series with the final dose
at least 14 days prior to your start date. The Township will consider cases requiring accommodation as
stipulated by relevant employment standards legislation or regulation and/or the Ontario Human Rights
Code.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The Township of Uxbridge will provide
accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with
disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. Personal information provided is collected under the
authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
51 Toronto Street South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1
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