Heritage Collections Steward, Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in, Dawson City, YT

Location: Dawson City, Yukon
Compensation: $105,612.00 annually

Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in is a self-governing First Nation, located in Dawson City, Yukon.

Description and Duties   

Reporting to the Director of Heritage, the Heritage Collections Steward is responsible for strengthening relationships through the stewardship of belongings by overseeing all aspects of heritage collections of the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government.  The collection includes archives, library, belongings, historic human belongings (archaeological), historic animals (paleontology) and movable heritage in situ at heritage sites according to first nation values and standard museum and archive practice, ethics and relevant legislation.  The Heritage Collections Steward creates and administers policies and procedures relevant to the collection, identifies, monitors and guides the application of acts and regulations that apply to collections activities.

Essential Qualifications: 

• Post Secondary Degree in a relevant discipline combined with extensive experience in collections management, archival science, and museum studies. An equivalent combination of education, experiences, skills and abilities may be considered.
• Knowledge of museum professional ethics.
• Working knowledge of the following: Chenhalls' Nomenclature, Rules of Archival Description (RAD), Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Canadian Copyright Act, Income Tax Act, Cultural Property Export and Import Act.
• Knowledge and training in conservation techniques and protection of heritage materials.
• Knowledge of collections related funding sources and experience writing proposals and reports.
• Proficiency with office programs and recording equipment (Word Processing, Data Entry, Excel, Outlook, Scanner software, Adobe Creative Suites, etc.).
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently as well as work effectively in a team environment.

Assets: 

• Knowledge of the community and of First Nations culture, heritage, traditions, and history.
• Knowledge of decolonizing museum practices, data sovereignty and the indigenization of the stewardship of collections.
• Strong research and documentation skills.
• Ability to make recommendations, presentations and communicate ideas effectively.

How to Apply    
Apply through the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in HR portal
Application Deadline: Until filled