CITY OF BURNABY
CITY OF BURNABY
Museum Registrar
As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge.
When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.
The Burnaby Village Museum is in search of a Museum Registrar to work in an auxiliary capacity at Burnaby Village Museum!. This position works in the Burnaby Village Museum – Curatorial Services organizational unit. In this exciting role, you will be supporting a research project on the historic contributions and contemporary presence of racialized families and people within Burnaby. This position involves a variety of work related to research, community interviews, and the identification and development of exhibits related to local heritage.
By actively seeking out and pursuing new community sources on this theme, you will create historical records and present the findings to both internal and external stakeholders. You will perform related work as required.
Qualifications include completion of Grade 12, supplemented by university courses related to the work. Some related experience in collection and identification work in a museum, art gallery, library, or similar institution; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Courses in Anthropology or History would be considered an asset, as would experience in racialized community research.
This role is well suited to individuals with high attention to detail and those who are comfortable building trust and relationships in the community. Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach, and an outgoing personality are key for success. Other attributes include the ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts. Proficiency in at least one of the following languages is required: Amharic, Tagalog, Punjabi, Korean, Spanish, or Farsi.
A valid Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required. Please note that a Police Information Check may be required for this position.
Pay Rate: $31.97 per hour 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)
Location: Burnaby Village Museum
Hours of Work: Hours and shifts are dependent on operational requirements. Shifts are scheduled on an as-needed basis between the hours of 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM and may require occasional evenings and weekends.
Please apply online at www.burnaby.ca/careers by May 5, 2025.
We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city.
We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.
Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
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