Summary
Description
Vice President of Museum Operations
Chief Executive Officer’s Office
Archives and Strategic Operations Division
Full Time – Two Year Term, possibility of extension
ADM 1
Annual Salary Range: Salary maximum $185,000
The Royal BC Museum, which includes BC Archives and IMAX® Victoria, is one of the oldest continually operating museums in Canada. A cultural centre of learning and research, it strives to broaden our understanding of British Columbia through collections, exhibits, outreach and community engagement. The museum celebrates the province’s diverse landscapes and the lives of the people who live here, enables research and knowledge sharing that advances our understanding of our world, and provides a dynamic place for discussion and reflection. IMAX® Victoria delivers educational and entertaining experiences that accompany the learning journey the museum offers.
The Royal BC Museum is located on the territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) peoples, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
RBCM OVERVIEW
The Royal BC Museum is undergoing a transformation, which is a complex, multi-layered process that impacts the museum’s physical presence and facilities, as well as internal culture transformation, and how we prioritize community. This work requires the museum team to undergo adaptive and technical organizational changes. We have begun the important work of aligning operations and practices with the applicable articles of UNDRIP, DRIPA and the TRC Calls to Action; fostering a culture shift that prioritizes safety, wellbeing and healing; and ensuring that Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) is at the forefront as a focus of the organization and that it is permanently embedded in the Museum’s culture at all levels.
Expected to lead by example, the Executive Committee of the Royal BC Museum is comprised of the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Presidents. The Executive Committee operates under authority delegated by the Royal BC Museum’s Board of Directors to the Chief Executive Officer, and oversees the Royal BC Museum and Archives operations, focusing on strategic leadership, management and direction, and ensuring the effective prioritization of resources in support of the museum’s strategic plan, annual service plan and provincial mandates.
THE POSITION
As a member of the Executive Committee, and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Museum Operations is a visionary leader responsible for ensuring operational excellence, financial sustainability, and strategic growth at the Royal BC Museum. The position provides executive leadership to the following work units: Finance, Information Technology; Facilities; PARC Campus project; IMAX and box office; Marketing and Communications; and Corporate Sponsorship, Membership and Events.
The VP supports the Museum’s mission, vision, values and core commitment; implements excellent business leadership and management practices; contributes to and supports the Museum’s strategic plan, annual priorities and institutional initiatives such as implementing business acumen, revenue generation, and visitor experience best practices; builds excellent relationships with provincial government and other essential partners; and contributes to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation and openness to many perspectives.
A well-balanced professional with an entrepreneurial approach and a community focused spirit, the VP is able to perform well within the public sector environment while both building relationships and creating results.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a Vice President of Museum Operations who brings a wealth of expertise to our team. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in a related discipline, master’s degree is preferred. An accounting designation is considered an asset.
The ideal candidate has expert knowledge and experience in fiscal management and financial policy development with substantial knowledge of and proven experience in financial control, planning and reporting, and the role of information technology and management information systems.
Ideally, the candidate has substantial experience in the development and implementation of strategies supporting corporate services for a diverse client portfolio, and a proven record of achieving results. In addition, we are looking for someone with experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and service delivery in the public sector.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional leader with experience in negotiating and mediating solutions and maintaining positive relationships across a spectrum of people. A proven record of establishing goals, developing people and teams, building relationships across and within organizations, solving problems and providing innovative solutions, promoting accountability, inspiring trust, and demonstrating integrity is critical to effectively perform the full scope of responsibilities for this position.
Equity and Diversity
The Royal BC Museum is striving to build a diverse team that has lived experiences. Preference may be given to candidates who are Indigenous, Black or racialized, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, people with disabilities.
For more information about the role and job requirements for this position, we invite you to review the job description in detail. If the position continues to be of interest, we encourage you to apply and contribute your expertise to our dynamic team.
Before you apply for this position, you must meet the eligibility requirements. To be eligible to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. Eligibility to work in Canada is granted through citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed within the job description.
Please submit your resume in pdf format by Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:59 pm (PST) with the following subject line: Last Name, First Name, RB2024 – 42 via email to: RBCMapplications@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Additional Information:
This position requires a Criminal Records Check under the BC Public Service Screening Policy and the Criminal Records Review Act. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status).
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) person seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or call #778-405-3452.
