Social Jobs in Kitimat, BC

Requisition ID :   43623

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities . Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

The Cultural Planner I – Collections is responsible for overseeing the management and maintenance of the City’s collections, with a particular focus on the public art collection, as well as with other organizations managing City collections. The position is responsible for leading and developing collections registration, collection activations, conservation assessments, and maintenance programs. The position will also lead and support policy development and administrative duties, including preparing reports and documents as required for program operations. The position is responsible for public art donations and deaccessions, collect ion documentation, registration, and information management. This role may be assigned extensive research assignments and will be influential in developing and implementing new policies and programs. This role is centered on strategic directions and actions in Culture | Shift, Vancouver’s Culture Plan for 2020-2029 :

• Arts & Culture at the centre of City building : Champion creators and elevate arts & culture
• Reconciliation & Decolonization : Centre Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh visibility on the land and across the city
• Cultural Equity & Accessibility : Prioritize intangible cultural heritage and promote cultural redress
• Collaboration & Capacity :  Strengthen sector resilience by facilitating partnerships & leveraging investment

This position reports to the Planner III - Public Art and works closely with other Arts & Culture teams as well as other City departments. This role manages other public art staff and external consultants and contractors, as required. Key contacts and partners include artists, fabricators, registrars, conservators, major collecting institutions, collectors, non-profit organizations, developers, civic departments, other levels of government, and outside agencies.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit / Department :   Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200)

Affiliation :   CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type :   Regular Full Time

Position Start Date :   May 2025

Salary Information : Pay Grade GR-029 : $51.7 to $61.13 per hour

Application Close :   April 28, 2025

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve . Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders  and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.   Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.   Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion .

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