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Job Title: Collections Manager (Temporary) – Site C Cultural Centre
Location: Vancouver, Fort St. John, Victoria, or Kelowna (preferred)
Remote: Yes – with periodic travel required
Duration: Until Spring 2027 (approximate end date)
Max Bill Rate: $70/hour
Application Deadline: August 13, 2025
Contact: 📩 jack.dunlop at matchboxhr.com
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Project Overview
The Site C Cultural Centre, part of BC Hydro’s Site C Clean Energy Project, will honor and celebrate the cultures of Indigenous Peoples impacted by the project. Located near the Site C dam, the Centre will feature:

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A secure storage facility for archaeological belongings/artifacts
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Indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces
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A cultural gathering space
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Café and food services area
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Gift shop

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Position Summary
The Collections Manager will lead all collections-related activities during the development of the Cultural Centre, including gaining repository approval, developing exhibit content, relocating artifacts, and planning for long-term operations.
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Key Responsibilities
Year 1 – Repository Approval & Exhibit Preparation

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Lead the repository application process with the BC Archaeology Branch
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Develop collection management policies and procedures in consultation with Indigenous communities
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Support artifact selection, conservation, and preparation for exhibits
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Assist the exhibit design team with content, loans, and interpretation
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Ensure artifact tracking and compliance with conservation/display standards

Year 2 – Transition to Operations

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Coordinate relocation of belongings/artifacts from Burnaby and Fort St. John
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Set up and organize permanent storage facilities
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Develop and implement a content/collection database system
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Finalize policies for access, borrowing, and digital asset management
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Advise on future operational needs, including staffing and equipment

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Qualifications
Experience:

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5–10 years in museum and/or collections management
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Cataloguing, inventory, conservation, and handling of artifacts
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Familiarity with museum databases
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Independent, proactive project leadership
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Knowledge of BC Archaeology Branch Repository Guidelines (asset)
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Experience engaging with Indigenous communities (asset)

Education:
Master’s or PhD in a relevant field, such as:

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Archaeology
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Anthropology
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Museum Studies
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Collections Management
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Conservation/Preservation
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Or a related discipline

Skills:

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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
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Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Detail-oriented, organized, and solution-focused
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Ability to work in cross-cultural and multi-stakeholder environments

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To Apply or Inquire:
📧 Email: jack.dunlop at matchboxhr.com
🗓 Deadline: August 13, 2025



Jack Dunlop | Technical recruiter
MatchBox Consulting Group Inc.
555 4 Ave SW Suite 1600, Calgary, AB T2P 3E7
P: 403.434.0050 Ext: 734 C: 403.618.1905
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