Position at University of Alberta

Preventative Conservation Manager
Museums and Collections Services
University of Alberta

Competition No. A106612019

Closing Date: Will remain open until filled.

The University of Alberta is seeking a highly skilled professional
for the position of Preventive Conservation Manager. The University
of Alberta is one of the largest collecting institutions in Canada
with more than 17 million objects and specimens in disciplines
ranging from art to zoology.  There are 35 collections that comprise
the University of Alberta Museums which are integral to the
University's teaching, research, discovery learning, and access
programs. Museums and Collections Services is an academic support
unit at the University of Alberta which leads the development and
implementation of campus-wide operational, administrative (policy)
and program delivery framework for the University of Alberta
Museums. Reporting to the Executive Director, Museums and
Collections Services, the Preventive Conservation Manager is
accountable for:

    Leading the development and implementation of a preventative
    conservation strategy for the University of Alberta Museums to
    ensure that care of all collections meets national and
    international standards

    Assisting with the development of long and short range
    facilities plans from a conservation perspective to ensure
    university museums are compliant with policy and museum
    standards of practice

    Providing conservation advisory services

    Assisting with the development of an emergency preparedness
    strategy

    Assisting in the development of Collections Acquisition and
    Management Strategies for selected collections to ensure
    compliance with University of Alberta Museums and Collections
    Policy

The ideal candidate will have:

    A graduate degree in art/artifact or collections conservation
    and/or collections management, with specialization in preventive
    conservation or one of the fields represented in the University
    of Alberta Museums

    Three to five years progressively responsible experience in a
    museum, university museum setting or museum advisory setting

    Comprehensive and current knowledge of preventive conservation
    theory and practice

    Excellent writing, planning, research, communication,
    organizational and project management skills

    Familiarity with national and international conservation
    organizations and strong network within the conservation
    profession

    Core competencies including: achievement orientation, analytical
    thinking, attention to detail, conceptual thinking, flexibility,
    impact and influence, organizational awareness, business
    insight, planning and initiative, self-confidence,
    self-development, sense of urgency, team leadership and team
    cooperation

In accordance with the Administrative Professional Officer
agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package and
annual salary range of $56,813 - $94,685 which is subject to the
University Furlough Levy.

Please send a letter of application together with a CV and the names
of three references to the address below.

Review of applications will commence September 20, 2010; however,
this position will remain open until filled.  We thank all
applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals
selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain
Standard Time of the closing date.

    <URL:>http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/apply.aspx?id=A106612019

    Christina Marocco, Administrative Coordinator
    Museums and Collections Services
    University of Alberta
    Ring House #1
    Edmonton AB T6G 2E1
    Fax: 780-492-6185
    christina.marocco<-at->ualberta<.>ca

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are
committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome
diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and
men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible
minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

Frannie Blondheim
Associate Director
Museums and Collections Services
Ring House #1
University of Alberta
Edmonton T6G 2E1
Canada
780-492-2642
Fax: 780-492-6185
Mobile: 780-863-2849


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