[BCMA] FW: Job Opportunity: Fine Arts Curator - Salishan Place

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The Langley Centennial Museum is recruiting for a Fine Arts Curator.



Please note the application portal for this job opportunity opens tomorrow, February 24, 2022.





FINE ARTS CURATOR

Regular Full-Time

Competition #: 22-U047


The Township of Langley is recruiting for a regular full-time Fine Arts Curator to join our team of curatorial and arts professionals in the Arts, Culture and Community Initiatives Division. Reporting to the Cultural Services Manager, in this unionized position you will work as part of the curatorial team planning, developing and curating contemporary and historic art exhibitions, public art projects, and related arts programs.

The Township of Langley is building a new state of the art cultural centre. Salishan Place by the River, located in Fort Langley's museums district across the street from the current Langley Centennial Museum and the Fort Langley National Historic Site.

Opening in 2023, Salishan Place by the River is an ashrae Class "A" facility with a new art gallery, Indigenous and community museum spaces, a 167-seat presentation theatre, with reception hall, four classrooms, a printmaking studio and a rooftop reception area.

Fine Arts Curator's responsibilities are to:

  *   Plan, develop, curate and evaluate the museum and galleries exhibition programs
  *   Provide oversight and direction for the implementation of arts strategy, cultural mapping, and Public Art Policy
  *   Conduct research into art history, community arts and cultural practices, and develop materials for exhibition, publication and dissemination
  *   Prepare requests for expression of interest for specific public art projects and assist in the administration of the Public Art Reserve Fund
  *   Act as a departmental and municipal resource to organizations and individuals within the arts, educational and cultural communities
  *   Develop and submit operating budgets for assigned activity areas in accordance with municipal standards and procedures
  *   Perform related work as required


Qualifications:

  *   University graduate with a degree in Visual Arts, Fine Art, Art History or related disciplines, plus sound curatorial experience including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
  *   Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices used in the acquisition, identification and conservation of art works and archived materials
  *   Knowledge of the arts and culture needs, interests, and resources of the community
  *   Ability to plan and organize an annual work program designed to meet the needs and interests of the community
  *   Ability to conceptualize, implement and maintain exhibitions and display installations
  *   Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal/external contacts and community groups/organizations
  *   Ability to research information and synthesize details into exhibition scripts, lectures and publications

This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a Position of Trust (Child Safety). The successful candidate will be required to have a Police Information Check as a condition of employment. (Note: This is not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment.)


To be considered for this position, candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application. Applications without the attached required documents below will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply:

  *   BC Class 5 (full privilege) Driver's License or equivalent driver's license for where you reside. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record, please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver's License or Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.
  *   Serving It Right certification (or must obtain within 3 months of hire date)

External applicants are advised that it is a condition of employment with the Township that a successful candidate provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Note: proof is not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment.

The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $34.27 - $40.35 per hour (5 steps, 2020 rates) plus generous extended benefits (dental and health including eye, prescription, etc.). The hours of work are Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm. Hours of work are subject to change and/or alternating weekly schedule; Non-standard hours and/or non-standard work week.


If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please visit tol.ca/careers<http://www.tol.ca/careers> to apply.
Closing date for this competition:  March 17, 2022


We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.





Join a "Community of Communities" - the Township of Langley, home to over 150,000 residents, is committed to providing
progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty



The Township of Langley is located on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish People and would like to acknowledge its relationships with the Katzie, Kwantlen, Matsqui and Semiahmoo First Nations.

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